Comparison

Apelo Light Controller vs BacAir_Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Apelo Light Controller

Features
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Synchronized RGB/W Lighting Control for Hella marine's Apelo lighting family. Pair the Apelo App with the Apelo Light Controller to transform your vessel into a stunning visual display, with unified control of all Apelo RGB/W Underwater, Interior, Flood, and Courtesy lamps; plus a selection of universal RGB and RGB/W products. Effortlessly group and intelligently network multiple sets of lights and controllers wirelessly over Bluetooth® Mesh. Show your true colours with fully synchronized, completely customizable lighting throughout your vessel. • Easily create custom RGB/W lighting and animations, or switch between preset modes, combining convenience and creativity in every use. • Bluetooth® Mesh Communication ensures easy, wireless control from anywhere on board, with no additional wiring for controller integration – the units communicate wirelessly over robust peer-to-peer Bluetooth networking. • Synchronize light colours and groups throughout your vessel. Settings are distributed between and stored on connected controllers, so a constant Smartphone connection isn’t required. • Seamlessly move between a multi-pole switch and the intuitive Apelo App to control your lighting. Requires the Apelo Light Controller to be installed on your boat, and connected to Apelo lighting products, or compatible RGB or RGB/W lighting products.

About

BacAir_Connect

Features
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description : This app is designed for customers with pre-installed VRV-connected air conditioning systems. Each user account is mapped to a specific physical installation (home/office) and associated air conditioning units. Authentication is required to: identify the correct customer deployment display only the devices assigned to that customer prevent unauthorized access across different customer environments Without login, the app cannot determine which physical devices to control, as this is a multi-tenant system. Key Features: • Remote control for AC and HVAC systems • Real-time monitoring of device status • Secure communication using MQTT protocol • BACnet integration for building automation • Simple and easy-to-use remote interface The app is designed for users who want convenient control of their HVAC systems from anywhere using their mobile device. Note: This application works only with compatible HVAC devices that support MQTT or BACnet communication.

Screenshots

Apelo Light Controller4 screens
BacAir_Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BacAir_Connect at monthly against Apelo Light Controller's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apelo Light Controller ships an update every 7 months, BacAir_Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Apelo Light Controller versus BacAir_Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApelo Light ControllerBacAir_Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHella KGaA Hueck & Co.My Ciright Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Apelo Light Controller

No in-app purchases

None

BacAir_Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apelo Light Controller free?
Apelo Light Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BacAir_Connect free?
BacAir_Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Apelo Light Controller or BacAir_Connect have ads?
Neither Apelo Light Controller nor BacAir_Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apelo Light Controller or BacAir_Connect?
Apelo Light Controller ships an update every 7 months, and BacAir_Connect monthly. Most recently, Apelo Light Controller was updated on November 3, 2026 and BacAir_Connect on October 28, 2026.

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