Comparison

myDC Control vs BMS Startup

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

Head to head
About

myDC Control

Remotely access and manage Distech Controls' HVAC system controllers. View, edit, and configure operating parameters, monitor alarms, and override system functions for improved service and reduced site visits.

Highlights
  • Remote access to controllers
  • View and edit operating parameters
  • Monitor alarms and overrides
  • Override system operations
  • Reduce commissioning time
  • Multi-user access management
Features
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The myDC Control app provides easy remote access to Distech Controls’ ECB series BACnet® and ECL series LONWORKS controllers’ internal data when they are operating under an EC-Net system. In addition, the myDC Control app allows you to connect directly to an ECLYPSE Connected System Controller, for a complete standalone solution. Quickly view, edit, and configure operating parameters of an HVAC system; while the color-coded icons provide at-a-glance indication of alarms and override conditions. When responding to a service call, you can remotely override system operation to make it functional even before you are able to get onsite to perform corrective maintenance thereby providing improved customer service Access any ECL, ECB or ECY series controller from your mobile device wherever you may be Reduce commissioning time by using the myDC Control app to test connected sensors and actuators Access a wide range of internal controller functions: View the active alarms list and for certain BACnet controller models, view alarm details to quickly identify issues and acknowledge alarms View, set, and override values of inputs and outputs while being next to the equipment being commissioned to verify and troubleshoot equipment operation first hand to save time Access a list of favorites to rapidly access commonly-used values Reduce the need for onsite visits and the associated costs of time and travel Multi-user access management supports two access rights levels: View only privilege or view & modify privilege

About

BMS Startup

This application simplifies the pre-commissioning of new building controllers. It allows for portable access and sharing of IO configurations, pushing them to controllers via BLE technology. The app also provides automatic digital reporting with live point-value readings and real-time project tracking.

Highlights
  • Portable IO configuration access and sharing
  • BLE technology for pushing configurations
  • Multi-user support
  • Automatic digital reporting
  • Live point-value readings
  • Real-time project progress tracking
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Our App streamlines the pre-commissioning of our new building controllers. Portable and Early Check Out Access to and sharing of IO configurations via smart devices (phones or tablets) Utilizes BLE technology to push IO configurations to empty controllers. Facilitates multi-user support Automatic Digital Reporting Live point-value readings, test results and remote reports on check out progress and status Accurate Project Tracking Real-time visibility of project progress

Screenshots

myDC Control4 screens
BMS Startup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myDC Control at 100% against BMS Startup's 0%. myDC Control also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). BMS Startup's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BMS Startup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of myDC Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of BMS Startup's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myDC Control ships an update every 4 months, BMS Startup every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myDC Control versus BMS Startup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyDC ControlBMS Startup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB72 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDistech ControlsHoneywell International, Inc.

Customer experience

myDC Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BMS Startup

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

myDC Control

No in-app purchases

None

BMS Startup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myDC Control free?
myDC Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BMS Startup free?
BMS Startup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myDC Control or BMS Startup?
BMS Startup is rated higher. myDC Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BMS Startup averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do myDC Control or BMS Startup have ads?
Neither myDC Control nor BMS Startup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myDC Control or BMS Startup?
myDC Control ships an update every 4 months, and BMS Startup every 2 months. Most recently, myDC Control was updated on September 29, 2026 and BMS Startup on October 4, 2026.

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