bacbus vs CC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
bacbus
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BacBus puts a BACnet/IP and Modbus/TCP toolkit in your pocket. Whether you're commissioning a new install, troubleshooting a rooftop unit, or verifying a controller in the field, BacBus connects you to your building network in seconds β no laptop, no proprietary gateway, no clunky software. DISCOVER Scan your network and find BACnet/IP devices instantly. BacBus reads the objects other tools miss β where some scanners come back empty, BacBus pulls the full object list so you can see exactly what's on the wire. READ Poll live values from any point. Watch present-value, status flags, units, and object names update in real time. Read is always free. CONTROL (Pro) Write to points and command overrides right from your phone. Test a damper, force a setpoint, or verify a sequence on site β no truck roll back to the laptop. MODBUS/TCP Connect to any Modbus/TCP device, scan registers, and read or write coils and holding registers. Works with sparse and non-standard register maps. BUILT FOR THE FIELD β’ Fast, native interface that works on cellular or site Wi-Fi β’ No account required to start scanning and reading β’ Handles real-world devices from major manufacturers β’ Designed by a controls integrator, for controls integrators FREE TO START Scan and read as much as you want, free. Unlock point control (writes and overrides) with a single one-time purchase β no subscription. Download BacBus and turn your phone into the only field tool you'll reach for.
CC
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Contacts Viewer is a free, read-only address book for all your supported contact providers. Choose Google Contacts, Apple/iCloud, Microsoft Outlook, CardDAV, JMAP, or contacts on this device. Connect one source and browse it in a clean native app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Key Features: β’ All Major Providers: Choose Google, Apple/iCloud, Microsoft, CardDAV, JMAP, or device contacts. β’ Read-Only by Design: Refresh and view contacts without creating, editing, or deleting provider records. β’ Rapid Search: Quickly search through large directories by name, email, or phone number. β’ Detailed Information: Browse full contact details, custom fields, and email notes. β’ Direct and Private: Provider credentials stay on your device and connections go directly to the selected provider. Contacts Viewer is free and ad-supported. It supports one connected contact account at a time. Editing, cleanup, backup, and multi-account synchronization are available in the full Cloud Contacts application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CC at none against bacbus's 1. bacbus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. bacbus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CC asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | bacbus | CC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harness Automation, LLC | δΈ η |
In-app purchases
bacbus
- BacBus Pro$29.99
CC
No in-app purchases









