Vario Setup vs VREEDA Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vario Setup
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Intuitive commissioning App for the modular lighting control device "instalight Vario". Program a complete lighting application within only three steps and afford your customer a comfortable operation via the App "Vario" as well as via optional connected push-buttons: 1. Choose a colour mode: RGB, RGBW, Tunable White, Unicolor (or combinations) 2. Choose an operation profile for the assignment of push-buttons 3. Choose your customers favourites from a set of professionally pre-programmed light sequences, and provide them with the pre-defined touch operating areas. Main features: - Control of luminaires via protocol USITT DMX512-A (512 channels RGB, RGBW or TW with 40 frames/s) - Dimming of luminaires with DALI (up to 2x64 devices via 2x DALI dt6 broadcast) - Control of Tunable White with DALI (up to 2x64 devices via 2x DALI dt8 Tunable White or up to 2x32 devices via 2x DALI dt6 addressed) - Control of luminaires via protocol LEDTRIX (LED linear and plane systems with 2x60 channels RGB, RGBW or TW) - Control of LED applications via universal PWM interface (4 PWM channels with up to 90 W each) - Integration of up to eight push-buttons via optional binary module inside of the control device - Communication with the control device via WiFi or LAN - Combination of DMX or LEDTRIX with DALI or PWM offers control of ambient- and general lighting - Locking the App using password access Additional note: - Requires control device „instalight Vario“ (see www.insta.de/vario) - Operation of the control device via separate App "Vario" (free)
VREEDA Lighting
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Smart lights "empowered by VREEDA" give you full control directly from the app, no hub required. GET STARTED SAFELY AND EASILY Connect to WiFi, select your smart light "empowered by VREEDA", and start exploring. All your data will be held securely in Europe and protected by GDPR regulations. TAILOR YOUR LIGHTING TO YOUR MOOD With 15 pre-set scenes, and the ability to choose from 16 million colour tones, your lighting will complement your life like never before. You can easily change the colour with your app or with the remote control. BE INSPIRED BY NATURE Some smart lighting owners like to bring nature into their homes, that’s why we’ve included settings like Forest and Sea. PROTECT YOUR HOME WHEN YOU'RE NOT THERE VREEDA ‘Away mode’ makes it look like someone’s in, even when you’re out. Whether you’re away for an evening, a business trip or a holiday, turning on ‘away mode’ increases protection at the touch of a button. Customise settings any time, and even programme for months in advance if you know already know your schedule. MAKE BEDTIME EASIER Use your smart lights "empowered by VREEDA" to simulate sunset or sunrise, helping your body to transition more naturally. A great way to help over-stimulated minds, whether that’s busy grown-ups or reluctant children.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Vario Setup at none against VREEDA Lighting's shown. Vario Setup also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.1). VREEDA Lighting's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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.
Vario Setup ships an update every 3 months, VREEDA Lighting every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vario Setup | VREEDA Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Insta GmbH | VREEDA GmbH |
In-app purchases
Vario Setup
No in-app purchases
VREEDA Lighting
No in-app purchases









