Comparison

GX Remote Control vs BC

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

Head to head
About

GX Remote Control

Remotely access and manage your Honeywell intruder alarm system from anywhere. Control settings, view event logs, and manage multiple panels securely through an encrypted connection.

Highlights
  • Remote access and control
  • Fully encrypted and secure
  • Local Wi-Fi or internet control
  • Icon and keypad modes
  • Event logs
  • Multiple panel management
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GX Remote Control from Honeywell lets you remotely access and control your Honeywell Galaxy Flex or Honeywell Galaxy Dimension intruder panel form anywhere in the world. Key Features Fully encrypted and secure Local Control –Just a Honeywell Ethernet Module connected to your panel with internet or a local Wi-Fi connection Icon Mode for simple setting and un setting operations Keypad mode for more complicated programming operations Event logs to help identify what happened and when Control multiple Honeywell Galaxy Flex and/or Dimension control panels by switching easily between them within the app To enable this app to function on your Galaxy Flex or Galaxy Dimension panel, please talk to your alarm installer to discuss system set up and activation. iOS Version required : 7.1 Minimum Galaxy Flex 3 panels require firmware version 3.13 as a minimum Galaxy Flex 1 panels require firmware version 1.0 as a minimum Galaxy Dimension Panels require firmware version 6.0 as a minimum

About

BC

Features
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Your plant sensor expertly tunes into the plant it monitors, truly embodying a PlantPro! All data from the sensor is displayed clearly and intuitively in the PlantPro app. But there's more than just water and light requirements to discover! Explore care tips for dozens of plants, check toxicity, and even create your own plant wishlist. The app is freeβ€”download it without worrying about hidden fees or subscriptions.

Screenshots

GX Remote Control4 screens
BC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BC at monthly against GX Remote Control's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GX Remote Control ships an update every 6 months, BC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
GX Remote Control versus BC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGX Remote ControlBC
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews18.9% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoneywell International, Inc.Bunnik Creations

In-app purchases

None

GX Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

BC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GX Remote Control free?
GX Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BC free?
BC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GX Remote Control or BC have ads?
Neither GX Remote Control nor BC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GX Remote Control or BC?
GX Remote Control ships an update every 6 months, and BC monthly. Most recently, GX Remote Control was updated on October 22, 2026 and BC on October 7, 2026.

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