Comparison

PROset App vs sCS Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PROset App

Features
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Thanks to the PROset technology, the addressing, configuration and maintenance of the emergency luminaires is a breeze: the luminaires equipped with the new EMpower PROset control gear can be programmed directly via NFC interface of control gear. Procedure: with the PROset Pen (article number: 22170290), the control gear of the luminaire can be programmed directly. The PROset app provides additional functions (dimming levels, Black box, control gear exchange via the database). For this, the smartphone can be paired with the PROset Pen via Bluetooth (select β€œConnection via Bluetooth” on the start screen). Note: Before the first writing process, a control gear must be read out -> The article number and designation of the luminaire as well as the address range are available. Addressing: small, difficult-to-operate rotary switches belong to the past. The address can be selected by simply scrolling. Switching mode: Selection between maintained light (switched on in mains and emergency operation) and non-maintained light (switched off in mains operation). Setting for luminaires without connection to a system / parameter is overwritten by the system to "maintained light". Dimming level: Setting of the dimming level in mains operation (AC level) and in emergency operation (DC level, only for centrally supplied emergency luminaires). Setting for luminaires without connection to a system / parameter is overwritten by the system to default settings. Maintenance / Black box feature: With the new NFC interface, statistics such as errors, temperature, tests and operating times are immediately available. Maintenance / device exchange: simple control gear exchange via the NFC interface. The configuration data (operating parameters of the LEDs) can be copied from an old control gear or selected from a database. Device exchange via copy function: Activate device exchange -> Read out the configuration data from the old control gear -> Write the configuration data on the new control gear. The address, switching type and dimming levels are also transferred. Device exchange via the database: Select the article number -> Write the configuration data on the new control gear. Address, switching mode and dimming levels can be configured in a second step. Features of the app: - Fast and easy operation - Easy setting of the address via a scroll wheel. The simple configuration excludes incorrect switch settings. - Configuration of the luminaire (switching mode, dimming levels) possible without central controller. - Maintenance: The Black box function displays statistics such as errors, temperature, tests and operating times. Contents of the black box data can be forwarded to the headquarters for further analysis. - Control gear exchange via the copy function or the integrated database

About

sCS Remote

Features
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The sceneCOM S Remote app provides simple and intuitive Bluetooth control of sceneCOM S lighting installations. Connect to compatible luminaires, adjust direct and indirect light levels, select predefined lighting scenes, and create the right lighting atmosphere for any room. Flexible colour settings and time-based Human Centric Lighting support comfortable, adaptable lighting throughout the day. Designed for both private and shared spaces, the app also includes access management features that help control who can interact with the lighting system. Key features: β€’ Control sceneCOM S lighting installations via Bluetooth β€’ Discover and control compatible luminaires β€’ Adjust direct and indirect light levels β€’ Select predefined lighting scenes β€’ Configure flexible colour settings β€’ Use time-based Human Centric Lighting β€’ Simple lighting control for everyday use.

Screenshots

PROset App4 screens
sCS Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: sCS Remote at every 3 months against PROset App's every 7 months. PROset App's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PROset App ships an update every 7 months, sCS Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PROset App versus sCS Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROset AppsCS Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZumtobel Lighting GmbhTridonic GmbH & Co KG

In-app purchases

None

PROset App

No in-app purchases

None

sCS Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PROset App free?
PROset App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is sCS Remote free?
sCS Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PROset App or sCS Remote have ads?
Neither PROset App nor sCS Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PROset App or sCS Remote?
PROset App ships an update every 7 months, and sCS Remote every 3 months. Most recently, PROset App was updated on September 15, 2026 and sCS Remote on July 8, 2026.

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