Comparison

sCS commissioning vs LIN Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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: • Commission sceneCOM S RTC via Bluetooth • Use Assistant Mode for guided commissioning • Use Drag & Drop mode for advanced configuration • Configure up to 64 devices and 16 inputs • Create groups, scenes and layouts • Set up features like daylight linking and Human Centric Lighting • Share and reuse project templates • Faster setup. Lower complexity. Reliable lighting control.

About

LIN Authenticator

Features
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The LIN Authenticator provides easy and secure multi-factor authentication for your account. It primary supports 2nd factor for applications owned by Lindner, but can also be used for private accounts for basic OTP Tokens.

Screenshots

sCS commissioning2 screens
LIN Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: sCS commissioning at every 3 months against LIN Authenticator's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sCS commissioning ships an update every 3 months, LIN Authenticator every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
sCS commissioning versus LIN Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersCS commissioningLIN Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTridonicNetKnights GmbH

In-app purchases

None

sCS commissioning

No in-app purchases

None

LIN Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sCS commissioning free?
sCS commissioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LIN Authenticator free?
LIN Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do sCS commissioning or LIN Authenticator have ads?
Neither sCS commissioning nor LIN Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sCS commissioning or LIN Authenticator?
sCS commissioning ships an update every 3 months, and LIN Authenticator every 12 months. Most recently, sCS commissioning was updated on September 4, 2026 and LIN Authenticator on September 9, 2026.

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