Comparison

LCN vs MCVisu.cloud

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

Head to head
About

LCN

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This is the official visualization-app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch for the LCN-GVS "Global Visualization System" by ISSENDORFF KG. It allows controlling and monitoring single buildings as well as multiple properties. The app builds upon the LCN-GVS-Server, which can be used with every web-browser. This also includes smartphones and tablets. The purpose of this app is to give fast and easy access to all major functionality, while still preserving the possibility to go into details by using a web-browser. This app has the following advantages: - Specialized tableaus with large icons for quick and easy access - High reliability even under bad (wireless) reception conditions - Reduced data-traffic compared to using a web-browser (cost-reduction with data-roaming) - Access to all LCN-GVS-tableaus in a frameless fullscreen web-browser The app has the following features: - It can connect to every LCN-GVS-Server worldwide, that is reachable over the internet - Visualization and control of all buildings, that are managed by the connected LCN-GVS-Server - Quick-tableaus for fast access to all most important building functions - Execution of batch-commands (macros) - Administration of the LCN-GVS-Timer - Administration of the LCN-GVS-Monitoring-Server Minimum requirements: - For the user of the end-device: iPhone or iPad - For the administrator of the LCN-GVS: Version 5.3.3 Updates can be downloaded here: http://www.lcn.de Important notes for users: In case you do not already have an LCN-enabled building, the app includes a guest-account to control a demo-house (scale 1:10) near Hanover, Germany. All actions can be monitored live with a webcam. The required login-information is built-in and will be suggested on the first start.

About

MCVisu.cloud

Control your ABI MC 1500 alarm system remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Monitor status, receive push notifications for alerts, and manage smart home functions with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm system control
  • Smart home integration
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Favorites menu for quick access
  • Event journal and status monitoring
  • Email notifications
Features
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Mit der MCVisu.cloud APP werden Smart-Devices, wie z.B. iPhone, iPad mini, zum ″Smart-Bedienteil" für die Bedienung der ABI MC 1500 Gefahrenmeldeanlage von zu Hause oder unterwegs. Die einfache und intuitive Menüführung ermöglicht jederzeit das Anzeigen und Bedienen der Gefahrenmeldeanlage, zudem stehen umfangreiche Funktionen für Smart-Home-Anwendungen zur Verfügung. Alle Funktionen auf einen Blick: Favoriten Info/Schalten Journal Sabotage Störung Push-Nachricht E-Mail-Benachrichtigung Pläne (nur mit Lizenz MCVisu.cloud WEB) Die Benutzeroberfläche (GUI) ist in einem zeitgemäßen Design gestaltet und stellt die Benutzerfreundlichkeit in den Fokus. Sie ermöglicht eine optimierte Lesbarkeit der Anzeigeinformationen und Symbolik. Die Icons der Funktionstasten sprechen eine einheitliche Sprache und sind leicht verständlich. Alle wichtigen Informationen stehen zur Verfügung, Schaltfunktionen können direkt ausgeführt werden. MCVisu.cloud APP bietet die Möglichkeit häufig benötigte Funktionen als Favoriten zu definieren. Mit nur einer Displayberührung startet die App sofort im Favoritenmenü. Dies ermöglicht das schnelle und unkomplizierte Anzeigen und Bedienen. Mit der Push-Benachrichtigung erscheinen Mitteilungen wie z.B. Alarm oder Störung direkt auf dem Display – ohne dass die App geöffnet sein muss. Die Push-Benachrichtigung ist eine effiziente Ergänzung zur herkömmlichen E-Mail-Benachrichtigung, die ebenfalls zur Verfügung steht.

Screenshots

LCN4 screens
MCVisu.cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MCVisu.cloud at 10.0 against LCN's 15.6. 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

LCN ships an update every 2 months, MCVisu.cloud every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LCN versus MCVisu.cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLCNMCVisu.cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperISSENDORFF KGrc-tec GmbH

In-app purchases

None

LCN

No in-app purchases

None

MCVisu.cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LCN free?
LCN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MCVisu.cloud free?
MCVisu.cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LCN or MCVisu.cloud have ads?
Neither LCN nor MCVisu.cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LCN or MCVisu.cloud?
LCN ships an update every 2 months, and MCVisu.cloud every 3 months. Most recently, LCN was updated on June 5, 2026 and MCVisu.cloud on September 12, 2026.

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