Comparison

ActiveTune 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

ActiveTune

Read full description

With Helvar ActiveTuneβ„’ you can tune the light settings on your desk according to your needs. You can save your favourite lights as well as light settings to access them faster through the app.

About

sCS Remote

Features
Read full description

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

ActiveTune4 screens
sCS Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: sCS Remote at every 3 months against ActiveTune's every 12 months. 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

ActiveTune ships an update every 12 months, sCS Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ActiveTune versus sCS Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActiveTunesCS Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelvar Ltd.Tridonic GmbH & Co KG

In-app purchases

None

ActiveTune

No in-app purchases

None

sCS Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActiveTune free?
ActiveTune 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 ActiveTune or sCS Remote have ads?
Neither ActiveTune nor sCS Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActiveTune or sCS Remote?
ActiveTune ships an update every 12 months, and sCS Remote every 3 months. Most recently, ActiveTune was updated on September 14, 2026 and sCS Remote on July 8, 2026.

Other comparisons