Comparison

SceneSet® Lighting Control vs Casambi Pro

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

Head to head
About

SceneSet® Lighting Control

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SceneSet is an app for controlling Helvar's Imagine® Router system over WiFi, or connecting to the new ILLUSTRIS control panels using Bluetooth®. The app offers simple control and modification of lighting scenes as well as the ability to control DALI Type 8 load devices for colour temperature or full colour lighting applications. When connected to an Imagine Router system with WiFi, multiple pages or system groups are supported. Using a Bluetooth connection to ILLUSTRIS, the app mimics the panel that it is connected to, providing the same control functions available on the panel as well as offering the ability to change settings in the panel. Requires iOS 8 or later for full support of features (backup and restore are not available on versions of iOS below 8).

About

Casambi Pro

This app simplifies complex lighting control configurations for professionals. It allows for off-site planning on PC and on-site commissioning via iPad, streamlining the setup of lighting projects with features like scene setting, dimming, and sensor integration.

Highlights
  • Off-site project planning
  • On-site device commissioning
  • Scene setting
  • Dimming and tunable white control
  • Layout, space, and group management
  • Switch and sensor integration
Features
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Casambi Pro: Simplifying lighting control configuration for professionals. Are you tired of grappling with complex technical configurations when setting up large-scale lighting projects? Look no further. Casambi Pro is your ultimate solution designed to simplify your lighting control tasks with unparalleled ease. Designed specifically for commissioning engineers and partners, Casambi Pro is a game-changing tool that streamlines the process of configuring lighting controls for various applications. How does it work? Casambi Pro leverages the power of visual thinking, allowing you to experiment with your configuration ideas safely until perfection is achieved. Then, with just a few taps, upload your configurations to the hardware. Off-site Planning: Start your journey with Casambi Pro's Windows PC software, enabling offsite project planning. Import floor plans, play with configurations, and efficiently manage repetitive spaces, all from the comfort of your desktop. On-site Commissioning: When your project is ready for action, switch to the Casambi Pro iPad software. This version effortlessly identifies Casambi-enabled Bluetooth devices onsite and pairs them seamlessly with your Casambi Pro project. Voila! Your project is implemented with precision and efficiency. (The Casambi Pro onsite commissioning tool has been designed and tailored for use on Apple iPad, with an additional iPhone version available exclusively for pairing EnOcean products on-site. Please note that although the iPad version can also function on iPhone, it is optimized for optimal performance on iPad).  Casambi Pro truly shines in expansive sites featuring repetitive layouts, and automated control systems with schedules, sensors, and switches. It empowers you to create and configure Casambi installations with unparalleled efficiency, dramatically reducing the need for extensive on-site technical configurations. Key features in the planning Windows PC software include: Scene setting: Create and save lighting scenes effortlessly. Dimming: Effortlessly control lighting intensity. Tunable white: Achieve the perfect ambiance with adjustable white light. Layouts, spaces, groups, controllers, and networks: Manage these elements with unlimited flexibility, adapting to your unique project needs. Switches and sensors: Seamlessly integrate control inputs for a complete, responsive lighting solution. Use Casambi Pro for iPad to upload configurations to devices. Choose Casambi Pro to simplify the way you work with lighting. Pro more control over the final outcome. Pro minimizing disruption during installation. Pro saving valuable time on your projects.

Screenshots

SceneSet® Lighting Control4 screens
Casambi Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Casambi Pro at every 3 weeks against SceneSet® Lighting Control's every 2 months. SceneSet® Lighting Control's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). 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

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

SceneSet® Lighting Control ships an update every 2 months, Casambi Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
SceneSet® Lighting Control versus Casambi Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSceneSet® Lighting ControlCasambi Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelvar Ltd.Casambi Technologies Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SceneSet® Lighting Control

No in-app purchases

None

Casambi Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SceneSet® Lighting Control free?
SceneSet® Lighting Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Casambi Pro free?
Casambi Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SceneSet® Lighting Control or Casambi Pro have ads?
Neither SceneSet® Lighting Control nor Casambi Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SceneSet® Lighting Control or Casambi Pro?
SceneSet® Lighting Control ships an update every 2 months, and Casambi Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, SceneSet® Lighting Control was updated on October 29, 2026 and Casambi Pro on October 24, 2026.

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