ALS Control vs TCP NLS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ALS Control
This tool simplifies the setup and management of Bluetooth Mesh lighting networks in commercial settings. It allows for automatic device discovery, naming, grouping, scene creation, and scheduling. Users can also monitor energy consumption and share control permissions.
- Manage Bluetooth Mesh devices
- Discover, name, and group lights
- Set up lighting scenes
- Automate tasks with timers
- Monitor energy consumption
- Share control permissions
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ALS control is a tool for commissioning Bluetooth Mesh lighting networks in commercial spaces. With the ALS control APP, you can -manage bluetooth self-organizing network devices -automatically search for wireless devices,name and group lights -set up scenes -set the timer to handle tasks automatically -understand the electricity consumption and energy saving information of each fixture with sensors -share control permissions with other phones For more information about ALS control and our commissioning process, visit https://www.alslighting.us/
TCP NLS
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TCPI is a tool for commissioning Bluetooth Mesh lighting networks in commercial spaces. With the TCPI APP, you can -manage bluetooth self-organizing network devices -automatically search for wireless devices,name and group lights -set up scenes -set the timer to handle tasks automatically -understand the electricity consumption and energy saving information of each fixture with sensors -share control permissions with other phones For more information about TCPI and our commissioning process, visit https://www.tcpi.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ALS Control at every 2 weeks against TCP NLS's every 8 months. ALS Control also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ALS Control ships an update every 2 weeks, TCP NLS every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ALS Control | TCP NLS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Advantage Lighting Solutions | Technical Consumer Products, Inc. |
In-app purchases
ALS Control
No in-app purchases
TCP NLS
No in-app purchases
