Lutron App vs Ascend by Dauer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lutron App
Control smart lights, shades, and other connected devices remotely and securely. Enhance your daily routines by managing your home's atmosphere from anywhere in the world.
- Remote control of smart devices
- Secure access from anywhere
- Control lights
- Control shades
- Integrates with Lutron systems
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Bring out the best in your everyday moments with Lutron. Simply and securely control lights, shades and other smart devices from anywhere in the world with the Lutron app on your iOS device. The Lutron app requires a Lutron system and compatible Lutron smart lighting products. To learn more or hire a professional installer visit www.lutron.com.
Ascend by Dauer
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Control Your RGB lighting features in four primary functional areas: Color, Scene, Music, and Schedule. The interface provides a color wheel for selecting from 16 million colors, alongside sliders for adjusting brightness and saturation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ascend by Dauer at 14.0 against Lutron App's 16.6. 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.
| Parameter | Lutron App | Ascend by Dauer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 669 MB | 408 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lutron Electronics co., Inc. | Dauer Manufacturing Corp |
Bugs and requests
Lutron App
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to connect to Lutron system
- Devices disappear from app after iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior with geofencing and motion sensors
- Scenes and automations not working as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve app responsiveness and load times
- Restore widget functionality for quick access
- Expand customization options for rooms and schedules
- Integrate more smart home platforms and voice assistants
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- Provide better energy monitoring and usage tracking
Ascend by Dauer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lutron App
No in-app purchases
Ascend by Dauer
No in-app purchases
