Comparison

EchoAccess vs Lumien Studio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote lighting control
  • Zone and space management
  • Preset recording and activation
  • System configuration
  • Multiple password security
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Lumien Studio

Features
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Lumien Studio — Smart Outdoor Lighting, Made Simple Lumien Studio makes it easy to manage your outdoor lighting. Connect compatible Lumien smart lighting devices to control your lights, organize different areas, and create automated schedules that fit your daily routine. Key features: Turn outdoor lights on or off remotely Manage lighting by location, area, or device Create personalized lighting scenes Set schedules for automatic operation Quickly check device status Use Siri Shortcuts for common lighting actions Easily add and configure compatible devices Whether you’re lighting a garden, patio, pathway, or other outdoor space, Lumien Studio helps you create a more comfortable and convenient lighting experience.

Screenshots

EchoAccess4 screens
Lumien Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lumien Studio at Free against EchoAccess's $2.99. Lumien Studio also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). EchoAccess's advantage is chart position (#177 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lumien Studio is free to download; EchoAccess costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EchoAccess ships an update every 4 months, Lumien Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
EchoAccess versus Lumien Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoAccessLumien Studio
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Lumien Enterprise Inc

In-app purchases

None

EchoAccess

No in-app purchases

None

Lumien Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EchoAccess free?
EchoAccess costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lumien Studio free?
Lumien Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EchoAccess or Lumien Studio have ads?
Neither EchoAccess nor Lumien Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EchoAccess or Lumien Studio?
EchoAccess ships an update every 4 months, and Lumien Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, EchoAccess was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lumien Studio on October 31, 2026.

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