Comparison

Arcolis Remote Pro 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

Arcolis Remote Pro

Control Nicolaudie Ethernet/WiFi lighting controllers from your mobile device. Discover compatible controllers on your network and customize your lighting with buttons, faders, and color wheels.

Highlights
  • Control Nicolaudie lighting controllers
  • Ethernet/WiFi enabled
  • Discover compatible controllers
  • Add buttons, faders, color wheels
  • Customizable lighting control
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Arcolis Remote Pro allows you to control any Nicolaudie Ethernet/WiFi enabled stand alone lighting controller. Connect to a WiFi network and the app will find all compatible controllers. Easily add buttons, faders, color wheels and more. Visit our website at https://www.nicolaudie.com/arcolis for more information on compatible DMX controllers.

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: • 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

Arcolis Remote Pro4 screens
sCS Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Arcolis Remote Pro at 10.0 against sCS Remote's 15.1. 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arcolis Remote Pro versus sCS Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcolis Remote ProsCS Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolaudieTridonic

In-app purchases

None

Arcolis Remote Pro

No in-app purchases

None

sCS Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcolis Remote Pro free?
Arcolis Remote Pro 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 Arcolis Remote Pro or sCS Remote have ads?
Neither Arcolis Remote Pro nor sCS Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcolis Remote Pro or sCS Remote?
Arcolis Remote Pro ships an update every 3 months, and sCS Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Arcolis Remote Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and sCS Remote on October 2, 2026.

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