Comparison

Vario Setup vs VREEDA Lighting

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

Head to head
About

Vario Setup

Features
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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)

About

VREEDA Lighting

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Vario Setup4 screens
VREEDA Lighting4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Vario Setup versus VREEDA Lighting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVario SetupVREEDA Lighting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInsta GmbHVREEDA GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Vario Setup

No in-app purchases

None

VREEDA Lighting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vario Setup free?
Vario Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VREEDA Lighting free?
VREEDA Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vario Setup or VREEDA Lighting have ads?
VREEDA Lighting shows ads; Vario Setup does not.
Which is updated more often, Vario Setup or VREEDA Lighting?
Vario Setup ships an update every 3 months, and VREEDA Lighting every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vario Setup was updated on October 18, 2026 and VREEDA Lighting on October 14, 2026.

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