Comparison

Philips PCA vs SoliMobile

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

Head to head
About

Philips PCA

This application allows for the control of lighting and HVAC systems from a single point. It utilizes visible light communication or QR code input to manage pre-commissioned connected lighting systems. A professionally installed Philips Connected Lighting system is required for operation.

Highlights
  • Lighting control
  • HVAC control
  • Visible light communication
  • QR code input
  • Self-configuring
  • Location-based control
Features
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PCA is the latest control application from Signify. It is a self-configuring application that provides control options for lighting, HVAC from a single point. Using visible light communication or QR code input it can control the pre-commissioned Connected Lighting system. A professionally installed Philips Connected Lighting system is a pre-requisite for use of this app. iOS11 onwards is a requirement for PCA and is compatible with iPhone 6 Plus, 6, 5s and 5c. The PCA App will collect your location data provided by the location services offered on the phone platform to control the lighting and/or temperature at your current location. If you do not consent to the tracking of your location, certain functionality within the App may be limited. You can turn-off the location tracking functionality through the settings of your device, also temporarily. The PCA App needs to access your Camera and GPS receiver for delivering the functionalities and services of the App itself. If you do not consent to the use of these functionality within the App will be limited. Read our App Privacy Notice https://www.signify.com/global/privacy/legal-information/privacy-notice for more information

About

SoliMobile

Features
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Control lights, shades, and more in your Solitaire/DMX Impress system with your iPhone or iPad over your WiFi network. This App requires a Solitaire/DMX Impress system from Lehigh Electric Products Company with the appropriate firmware versions and Communication Interface (S-COM). Contact sales@lehighdim.com for questions. Features: - Secure, password-protected access to your Solitaire/DMX Impress system. - Remote control of STM606, DTM606, DTM612, DTM-MA, and MAAC master stations. Select the station/area to control, then access all of its programmable “virtual buttons”, zones, and more, from the App. - View and select presets by name. - Raise and lower zones, individually or in groups. - Change zone colors. Select a color or cycle through all colors. - Store presets (admin users only). - Raise and lower shades. - Open and close wall partitions. - Start and stop auto-sequence. - Lock and unlock remote stations. - Ideal for large systems with several stations – control them all with a few taps. To use this App, your iPhone or iPad must be connected to a WiFi network on the same subnet as your S-COM. Typically, this means that you have connected the Ethernet port on the S-COM to your WiFi Access Point. To try the App with a simulated Solitaire/DMX Impress system, enter "demo" as the Host and touch Connect.

Screenshots

Philips PCA4 screens
SoliMobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Philips PCA at every 3 months against SoliMobile's every 9 months. SoliMobile's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.6). On price, 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

Philips PCA ships an update every 3 months, SoliMobile every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Philips PCA versus SoliMobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips PCASoliMobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignify Netherlands B.V.Lehigh Electric Products Company

In-app purchases

None

Philips PCA

No in-app purchases

None

SoliMobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philips PCA free?
Philips PCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoliMobile free?
SoliMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Philips PCA or SoliMobile have ads?
Neither Philips PCA nor SoliMobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Philips PCA or SoliMobile?
Philips PCA ships an update every 3 months, and SoliMobile every 9 months. Most recently, Philips PCA was updated on October 6, 2026 and SoliMobile on September 30, 2026.

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