EchoAccess vs Equinox Architectural Dimming
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EchoAccess
Control and configure ETC Unison Echo lighting systems remotely from your iOS device. Adjust lighting levels, manage zones, and save presets. Secure your system with multiple passwords.
- Remote lighting control
- Zone and space management
- Preset recording and activation
- System configuration
- Multiple password security
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EchoAccess provides remote control and configuration of ETC Unison Echo® lighting-control systems from any iOS device. Once connected, you are able to set lighting levels, combine spaces, and control zones directly, as well as record, activate and deactivate presets for connected Echo stations and sensors. For added security, you can assign varying levels of system access and functionality with multiple system passwords. Please note: In addition to downloading the EchoAccess mobile app, you must have at least one Access BT Interface or Expansion Bridge within your Echo control system for complete remote configuration and control.
Equinox Architectural Dimming
Manage commercial lighting and building systems with this iPad and iPhone app. It provides a simple interface for dimming, color control, shade management, and scheduling events. The app offers user access control and customizable themes for a personalized experience.
- User Access and Permissions (3 Levels)
- Lighting Control (Dimming, CCT, RGB)
- Shade Control
- Scene Management
- Event Scheduling
- Customizable Themes
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Legrand’s Architectural Dimming Equinox is an iPad and iPhone app for commercial lighting controls and building systems. The app, when combined with wall touchscreens, equips a powerful and simple interface for managing commercial spaces. Features User Access and Permissions - 3 Levels! Lighting - Dimming, CCT and RGB Control! Shades Divide/Combine Room Button Scenes Events (Timers) Scheduling Variable Themes, Backgrounds, Colors, Font Sizes Notifications and Help
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Equinox Architectural Dimming at 100% against EchoAccess's 0%. Equinox Architectural Dimming also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.5). EchoAccess's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 21 months) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On 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
Equinox Architectural Dimming is free to download; EchoAccess costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Equinox Architectural Dimming holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EchoAccess's written reviews are positive against 100% of Equinox Architectural Dimming's.
EchoAccess ships an update every 5 months, Equinox Architectural Dimming every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EchoAccess | Equinox Architectural Dimming |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #162 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | THE WATT STOPPER, INC. |
Customer experience
EchoAccess
Equinox Architectural Dimming
In-app purchases
EchoAccess
No in-app purchases
Equinox Architectural Dimming
No in-app purchases
