SmartScan Control vs Sea Angling Diary
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.
Sea Angling Diary
This app allows participants of the Sea Angling Diary Project to easily log their fishing trips on the go. It syncs with your online diary, providing convenient access to your records. You must be a registered project member to use this application.
- Log fishing trips on the go
- Syncs with online diary
- Supports Sea Angling Diary Project
- Easy diary updates
- Convenient record access
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The Sea Angling Diary mobile app has been designed to support the Sea Angling Diary Project, a study on the value of recreational sea angling in the UK that has been running since 2016. Available for all participants on the Sea Angling Diary Project, the app has been designed so that users can update their diaries on the go and with ease. The app is synced to your online diary, so you will be able to use both – whichever is most convenient at the time! You must be a participant to log into the app – sign up here if not: www.seaangling.org Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sea Angling Diary at every 2 months against SmartScan Control's every 17 months. 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, Sea Angling Diary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartScan Control | Sea Angling Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thorlux | Substance |
In-app purchases
SmartScan Control
No in-app purchases
Sea Angling Diary
No in-app purchases
Questions
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