SmartScan Control vs BLL PLUS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartScan Control
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Control Thorlux SmartScan luminaires at the touch of a button. For use with Thorlux SmartScan Dongle or Scene Plate. Connect to any Thorlux SmartScan Dongle from any iOS device using iOS 8.0 and above. Unlimited Control Groups Luminaires can be linked together wirelessly enabling group control for dimming or scene setting. Multiple control groups can be configured within the app for flexibility. Scene names can be changed for easy reference. Instant Response Lumianires respond instantly to commands. New Colour Active technology It is possible to change the colour temperature of Thorlux Colour Active luminaires using the app. Colour temperatures between 3000K and 6500K can be selected using the colour temperature wheel.
BLL PLUS
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Internet of Things is here and we are working to be among the best to offer a complete solutions for lighting and objects around us. "BLL ONE" and "BLL PLUS" are plain smartphone APPs for configuring and controlling BLL smart lighting networks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BLL PLUS at every 7 months against SmartScan Control's every 17 months. BLL PLUS also leads on iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartScan Control ships an update every 17 months, BLL PLUS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartScan Control | BLL PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thorlux | TCI TELECOMUNICAZIONI ITALIA SRL |
In-app purchases
SmartScan Control
No in-app purchases
BLL PLUS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartScan Control free?
Is BLL PLUS free?
Do SmartScan Control or BLL PLUS have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartScan Control or BLL PLUS?
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