EchoAccess vs QTL Scene
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.
QTL Scene
Remotely manage your home or business lighting with this app. Create custom scenes, automate routines based on time or conditions, and control multiple fixtures easily. Connect quickly to your lighting system for intelligent illumination.
- Remote lighting control
- Multi-fixture management
- Customizable scenes
- Automated lighting routines
- Easy fixture connection
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QTL Scene: Enlightened Thinking 1. Remote Lighting Control: Control home or business lighting fixtures remotely. 2. Easily Control Lighting: Control multiple fixtures with one app. Set up rooms and groups to customize lighting and scenes intelligently. 3. Automate your lighting: Easily configure your lighting routines however you like. Start at a set time or based on chosen conditions. 4. Easy Connection: Quick and easy connection to lighting fixtures.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QTL Scene at Free against EchoAccess's $2.99. QTL Scene also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
QTL Scene is free to download; EchoAccess costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QTL Scene holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively.
EchoAccess ships an update every 4 months, QTL Scene every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EchoAccess | QTL Scene |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | QTran Inc |
Customer experience
EchoAccess
QTL Scene
In-app purchases
EchoAccess
No in-app purchases
QTL Scene
No in-app purchases
