Comparison

ETHERMA eControl vs sCS Remote

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

Head to head
About

ETHERMA eControl

Features
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Mit dieser App können Sie kompatible Bluetooth-Thermostate überwachen und steuern. Erstellen Sie ein Wochenprogramm zur Energieeinsparung, sehen Sie den Energieverbrauch der vergangenen Woche ein oder nutzen Sie die App als professionelles Werkzeug zur Installation und Überwachung neuer Thermostate! Kompatible Thermostate erfüllen zusammen mit der App vollständig die Anforderungen der EU-Ökodesign-Verordnung 2015/1188.

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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: • Control sceneCOM S lighting installations via Bluetooth • Discover and control compatible luminaires • Adjust direct and indirect light levels • Select predefined lighting scenes • Configure flexible colour settings • Use time-based Human Centric Lighting • Simple lighting control for everyday use.

Screenshots

ETHERMA eControl3 screens
sCS Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

ETHERMA eControl and sCS Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ETHERMA eControl ships an update every 6 months, sCS Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ETHERMA eControl versus sCS Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterETHERMA eControlsCS Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaelek oyTridonic GmbH & Co KG

In-app purchases

None

ETHERMA eControl

No in-app purchases

None

sCS Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ETHERMA eControl free?
ETHERMA eControl 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 ETHERMA eControl or sCS Remote have ads?
Neither ETHERMA eControl nor sCS Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ETHERMA eControl or sCS Remote?
ETHERMA eControl ships an update every 6 months, and sCS Remote every 3 months. Most recently, ETHERMA eControl was updated on September 16, 2026 and sCS Remote on July 8, 2026.

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