Sensor Switch VLP vs Nexus®Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sensor Switch VLP
This app allows for the visual configuration of occupancy sensors and photocontrols using flash programming technology. Users can easily adjust settings like time delay, trim values, and photocontrol options. It also offers Bluetooth connectivity for select sensors and includes security features.
- Visual sensor selection
- Adjust occupancy time delay
- Configure photocontrol options
- Save sensor setting profiles
- PIN code security
- Bluetooth configurability
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The VLP App with flash programming technology from Acuity Controls effortlessly configures Sensor Switch occupancy sensor and photocontrols. Set occupancy time delay, trim values, photocontrol options and more with this visually intuitive tool. Sensor customization has never been easier. Flash programming uses the camera flash on a mobile device to communicate settings to the sensor. Bluetooth configurability is also available on select sensors with the VLP app. Features • Easy to use visual based sensor selection • Set occupancy time delay, trim values, photocontrol, on modes • Easily revert back to factory defaults • PIN code security enabled • Save sensor setting profiles • Editable screens
Nexus®Pro
Manage and control emergency lighting installations remotely. This app allows for setup, maintenance, and activity logging in the cloud, ensuring system safety and transparency. It is designed for organizations of any size, supporting multiple users and property management.
- Remote setup and control
- Cloud-based activity logging
- Cyber security via ABB Ability™ platform
- Transparent system inspection
- Proactive maintenance
- Multi-user organization support
- Property management tool
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Discover ABB's smart emergency lighting solution. Nexus®Pro enables you to set up, maintain and control the entire emergency lighting installation, whilst keeping a record of all activity safely in the cloud. Utilising the ABB Ability™ platform to give cyber security and peace of mind on your installation, Nexus®Pro offers you a transparent and proactive way to inspect and maintain safety systems using only your mobile device.Multiple users can be connected into the organisation and the property management tool enables locations and buildings to be set up in any size of organisation. This application includes third-party open-source software: https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108472A4403&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPar…
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nexus®Pro at 100% against Sensor Switch VLP's 25%. Nexus®Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Sensor Switch VLP's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sensor Switch VLP ships an update every 5 months, Nexus®Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sensor Switch VLP | Nexus®Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc | ABB Information Systems AG |
Customer experience
Sensor Switch VLP
Nexus®Pro
In-app purchases
Sensor Switch VLP
No in-app purchases
Nexus®Pro
No in-app purchases
