Comparison

Philips PCA vs 禅パワー

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

禅パワー

Features
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Zen Power helps you turn zazen and breathing into a small daily habit. Even a busy day can hold a few quiet minutes. Sit down, settle your posture, follow your breath, notice thoughts as they appear, and gently return to the present moment. Zen Power supports that simple rhythm with visual lessons, calm practice screens, and a lightweight practice log. The app is designed for beginners. It avoids complicated language and focuses on what you can try right away: how to sit, where to place your attention, how to breathe, and what to do when your mind gets noisy. Instead of reading a long manual before you begin, you can open the app, choose a short session, and start sitting. Main features: ・Zazen timer Start with a short session and build your practice at your own pace. ・Breathing guide Use a calm visual rhythm to come back to your inhale, exhale, and quiet pause. ・Visual lessons Learn posture, gaze, hand position, breathing, and how to work with wandering thoughts through clear images and short explanations. ・Daily Zen words Read a simple phrase before practice, during a break, or at the end of the day. ・Practice log Record when you sat, how long you practiced, and what you noticed. Seeing your sessions makes it easier to keep going without pressure. ・Japanese and English support Use Zen Power in either language, whether you are practicing in Japan or overseas. Zen Power is not about perfect meditation. It is about making room for a quiet reset. Use it in the morning before work, during a midday pause, after a stressful moment, or before sleep. Ads are banner-only. Your sitting practice is not interrupted by full-screen ads.

Screenshots

Philips PCA4 screens
禅パワー4 screens

Verdict

The call

Philips PCA and 禅パワー are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Philips PCA versus 禅パワー: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips PCA禅パワー
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignify Netherlands B.V.satoshi amasaki

In-app purchases

None

Philips PCA

No in-app purchases

None

禅パワー

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philips PCA free?
Philips PCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 禅パワー free?
禅パワー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Philips PCA or 禅パワー have ads?
Neither Philips PCA nor 禅パワー shows ads.

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