Comparison

Universal RC vs PROset App

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

Head to head
About

Universal RC

Features
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Configure Niko detectors compatible with the universal remote control with lux meter 25323.

About

PROset App

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Thanks to the PROset technology, the addressing, configuration and maintenance of the emergency luminaires is a breeze: the luminaires equipped with the new EMpower PROset control gear can be programmed directly via NFC interface of control gear. Procedure: with the PROset Pen (article number: 22170290), the control gear of the luminaire can be programmed directly. The PROset app provides additional functions (dimming levels, Black box, control gear exchange via the database). For this, the smartphone can be paired with the PROset Pen via Bluetooth (select β€œConnection via Bluetooth” on the start screen). Note: Before the first writing process, a control gear must be read out -> The article number and designation of the luminaire as well as the address range are available. Addressing: small, difficult-to-operate rotary switches belong to the past. The address can be selected by simply scrolling. Switching mode: Selection between maintained light (switched on in mains and emergency operation) and non-maintained light (switched off in mains operation). Setting for luminaires without connection to a system / parameter is overwritten by the system to "maintained light". Dimming level: Setting of the dimming level in mains operation (AC level) and in emergency operation (DC level, only for centrally supplied emergency luminaires). Setting for luminaires without connection to a system / parameter is overwritten by the system to default settings. Maintenance / Black box feature: With the new NFC interface, statistics such as errors, temperature, tests and operating times are immediately available. Maintenance / device exchange: simple control gear exchange via the NFC interface. The configuration data (operating parameters of the LEDs) can be copied from an old control gear or selected from a database. Device exchange via copy function: Activate device exchange -> Read out the configuration data from the old control gear -> Write the configuration data on the new control gear. The address, switching type and dimming levels are also transferred. Device exchange via the database: Select the article number -> Write the configuration data on the new control gear. Address, switching mode and dimming levels can be configured in a second step. Features of the app: - Fast and easy operation - Easy setting of the address via a scroll wheel. The simple configuration excludes incorrect switch settings. - Configuration of the luminaire (switching mode, dimming levels) possible without central controller. - Maintenance: The Black box function displays statistics such as errors, temperature, tests and operating times. Contents of the black box data can be forwarded to the headquarters for further analysis. - Control gear exchange via the copy function or the integrated database

Screenshots

Universal RC4 screens
PROset App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal RC at every 4 months against PROset App's every 7 months. Universal RC also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). 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

Universal RC ships an update every 4 months, PROset App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Universal RC versus PROset App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RCPROset App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months β€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better12.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size75 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiko n.v.Zumtobel Lighting Gmbh

In-app purchases

None

Universal RC

No in-app purchases

None

PROset App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal RC free?
Universal RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROset App free?
PROset App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal RC or PROset App have ads?
Neither Universal RC nor PROset App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal RC or PROset App?
Universal RC ships an update every 4 months, and PROset App every 7 months. Most recently, Universal RC was updated on September 12, 2026 and PROset App on September 15, 2026.

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