Comparison

VintageDim vs Arcolis Touch

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

Head to head
About

VintageDim

This utility app allows for the programming of dim-to-warm and variable white lighting systems. It enables custom curve programming and CCT/intensity control via NFC, offering advanced lighting customization.

Highlights
  • Dim-to-warm programming
  • Variable white control
  • Custom curve creation
  • NFC programming
  • 0-10V control circuit management
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VintageDim® 2 is a dim-to-warm and variable white system that enables true dim-to-warm with custom curves on one 0-10V control circuit, or CCT and Intensity control on two 0-10V control circuits. All modes and features can be programmed via NFC using the VintageDim® app.

About

Arcolis Touch

Features
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Arcolis Touch is a powerful, intuitive remote control app designed for professional lighting installers and end-users. It allows you to control your environment directly from your tablet or smartphone or NATouch wall controller. --- HOW IT WORKS --- The Arcolis Touch ecosystem is designed for speed and flexibility: DESIGN: Create your lighting scenes and a bespoke user interface using the ESA Pro 2 software on your computer. STORE: Upload your custom design and scenes directly to your compatible Nicolaudie DMX controller. CONTROL: Open Arcolis Touch. The app automatically scans your network for compatible controllers. Once connected, your custom UI is instantly loaded. --- POWERFUL CUSTOMIZATION --- The interface you see in Arcolis Touch is limited only by your imagination. Using ESA Pro 2, installers can design multi-page layouts including: TOUCH BUTTONS: Trigger specific lighting scenes or sequences. PRECISION COLOR CONTROLS: Select the perfect hue with intuitive color wheels. SMOOTH FADERS: Adjust brightness, speed, or individual channel levels. DYNAMIC NAVIGATION: Switch between different zones or control pages. --- PROFESSIONAL FEATURES --- AUTO-DISCOVERY: Quickly find controllers on your local network. HARDWARE INTEGRATION: Compatible with Nicolaudie DMX controllers. MULTI-PAGE SUPPORT: Handle complex installations with ease. REAL-TIME FEEDBACK: Immediate response as scenes and colors change. NOTE: Arcolis Touch requires a compatible Nicolaudie DMX controller and initial setup via ESA Pro 2 software.

Screenshots

VintageDim4 screens
Arcolis Touch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VintageDim at 13.0 against Arcolis Touch's 15.0. 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

VintageDim ships an update every 2 months, Arcolis Touch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
VintageDim versus Arcolis Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVintageDimArcolis Touch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuminii, LLCNicolaudie

In-app purchases

None

VintageDim

No in-app purchases

None

Arcolis Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VintageDim free?
VintageDim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arcolis Touch free?
Arcolis Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VintageDim or Arcolis Touch have ads?
Neither VintageDim nor Arcolis Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VintageDim or Arcolis Touch?
VintageDim ships an update every 2 months, and Arcolis Touch every 4 months. Most recently, VintageDim was updated on October 14, 2026 and Arcolis Touch on October 17, 2026.

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