SmartScan Control vs LPEvolve Commissioning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
LPEvolve Commissioning
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The lighting industry is going wireless and the number of ready-to-use products is growing rapidly. To unleash the full potential of smart lighting networks, Light Projects Evolve provides a set of tools for commissioning and monitoring qualified Bluetooth mesh lighting devices. Using our intuitive web and iOS apps, you can customize lighting control parameters in accordance with site-specific needs and building energy codes. All of that without specialized training or lighting control expertise. Complete the commissioning process on-site with the use of our app. It allows you to add Bluetooth mesh lighting devices to a wireless network in no time. Its intuitive interface was designed to require as little work on your side as possible. Provisioning Thanks to proximity sensing, the app provides you with a list of detected lighting devices. Provision up to 5 devices at once. Using a RSSI filter, you can narrow down the list of visible luminaires to those that are the nearest. Customization If you find it necessary, you can customize the previously selected scenario to your needs. Personalize run, prolong, and standby modes plus other lighting control parameters. Calibration Calibrate a light sensor in accordance with the measure provided by a light meter. Adjust brightness until it reaches the desirable level and enter the value. Test Test the performance of lighting control as well as the defined lighting scenes and make adjustments if needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LPEvolve Commissioning at every 7 months against SmartScan Control's every 17 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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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, LPEvolve Commissioning every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartScan Control | LPEvolve Commissioning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 7 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thorlux | Light Projects Evolve |
In-app purchases
SmartScan Control
No in-app purchases
LPEvolve Commissioning
No in-app purchases
Questions
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