SmartScan Control vs FusionAir
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.
FusionAir
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Innovative FusionAir Smart Sensor enhances building occupant experience, increases energy efficiency, and offers safe indoor air quality. The mobile app provides a remote mirroring experience to all FusionAir functions so that changes can be made without a need to touch the sensor, and can be used with a display less model. LED indications can be programmed in the strategy. One example could be to give clear feedback of the safety status in the room under various circumstances such as CO2 levels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FusionAir at 8.1 against SmartScan Control's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, FusionAir every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartScan Control | FusionAir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 12 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 8.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thorlux | Cylon Controls Limited |
In-app purchases
SmartScan Control
No in-app purchases
FusionAir
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartScan Control free?
Is FusionAir free?
Do SmartScan Control or FusionAir have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartScan Control or FusionAir?
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