RCL Control vs sCS commissioning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RCL Control
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RCL Control is the second instalment of RCLβs long established lighting control system. A new wireless architecture is combined with an intuitive and easy-to-use graphic interface, larger project capacity, dynamic Light Plan navigation and fine control over pan, tilt and intensity. The system is capable of global control over hundreds of luminaires. It is compatible with RCLβs DRX luminaire series, including Variable Pinspot and Tuneable White technology providing greater levels of light manipulation with additional control over beam width and colour temperature. Easy Setup: β’ RCL Control now allows users to create their own digital schematic (Light Plan) of their lighting installation with greater ease. β’ The wireless system connects via a central RCL Mediator and Wi-Fi router. A single RCL Mediator is capable of controlling up to 100 luminaires, 1000 scenes and 1000 groups β all of which can be stored and backed up for use on multiple iPads simultaneously. β’ Multiple RCL Mediators can be used in one project, delivering a system capable of hundreds of lights. β’ RCL Control is compatible with existing DALI systems. Light Plan: β’ A Light Plan is a digital representation of a room that enables the positioning and light manipulation functionality of RCLβs motorised lighting technology. β’ Room schematics can be imported via a wide range of sources including Files, Messages, iCloud and Photo Library. This enables users to instantly capture a roomβs layout using the iPad camera. β’ A dynamic control interface enables the user to simultaneously adjust luminaires and navigate the Light Plan, delivering a fast and efficient user workflow. Users can adjust pan, tilt and dim level in fine increments, enabling maximum control of luminaires installed in high ceilings. β’ Light Plan content dynamically scales when zooming to perfectly accommodate large project sizes. β’ Multiple luminaires can be organised into Groups, making short work of orchestrating large-scale projects. Library: β’ The hub of RCL Control where Light Plans are created and stored. β’ Here, the app is divided into two categories; User Mode - for general user functions, and Admin Mode - for the creation and editing of Light Plans. This allows the commissioner of the app to tailor unique end user content as well as prohibit the deletion of any core information. Movement: β’ The movement control graphic interface has now been condensed, making it quicker and easier to control single or multiple luminaires, cutting setup times to boost productivity for the high-end venues that demand it. β’ Itβs now possible to adjust the positioning of individual or multiple luminaires by Joystick (coarse) or Dial (fine) control methods. β’ On-screen positioning feedback helps find the perfect angle for whatever the application. β’ All compatible luminaires are equipped with several automated functions including: Identify, Calibrate and Home Position. Dimming: β’ Dim level can now be adjusted incrementally with fine dim. Simply dragging vertically from the horizontal dim slider achieves increments of 0.1% intensity. β’ Dim levels can now be adjusted for a multiple selection of luminaires regardless of their Group allocation. Multiple luminaires can then be dimmed relative to their individual dim levels. β’ The Library can also be used to dim a Group of luminaires in any given Light Plan via the Quick Control function. This makes adjusting dim levels and executing Scenes quicker than ever before. Scenes: β’ Scenes are a set of saved motorised pan and tilt angles as well as light settings including beam angle, dim level and colour temperature that are able to be stored and recalled in seconds. β’ Scenes allow lighting schemes to be quickly recorded and recalled from within the app reducing set-up time and cost dramatically. β’ Users will be able to activate scenes from within the Light Plan as well as from the Library β delivering a faster option for when time is limited.
sCS commissioning
This app simplifies the setup and configuration of a DALI-2 based lighting control system. It allows users to create lighting projects, connect to system components, plan luminaire placements, and define desired functions, including dynamic time-based lighting.
- Intuitive commissioning of lighting systems
- DALI-2 based scalability
- Support for Tunable White and dynamic lighting
- Bluetooth offline functionality
- Drag-and-drop planning
- PIN-protection for projects
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The sceneCOM S Commissioning app helps electricians and lighting professionals commission sceneCOM S RTC lighting systems quickly and intuitively via Bluetooth. Designed for DALI-2 based lighting control in small to medium-sized applications, the app supports commissioning from basic switching and dimming to advanced features such as daylight linking, Human Centric Lighting and customised scenes. Assistant Mode provides a guided, step-by-step workflow to make setup easier and reduce commissioning complexity. For advanced users, Drag & Drop mode remains available for flexible configuration. Key features: β’ Commission sceneCOM S RTC via Bluetooth β’ Use Assistant Mode for guided commissioning β’ Use Drag & Drop mode for advanced configuration β’ Configure up to 64 devices and 16 inputs β’ Create groups, scenes and layouts β’ Set up features like daylight linking and Human Centric Lighting β’ Share and reuse project templates β’ Faster setup. Lower complexity. Reliable lighting control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: sCS commissioning at 3 against RCL Control's 1. RCL Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RCL Control ships an update every 2 months, sCS commissioning every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RCL Control | sCS commissioning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Controlled Lighting Limited | Tridonic |
In-app purchases
RCL Control
No in-app purchases
sCS commissioning
No in-app purchases
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