Comparison

Vario Setup vs Casambi Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€žinstalight Varioβ€œ (see www.insta.de/vario) - Operation of the control device via separate App "Vario" (free)

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).β€― 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

Vario Setup4 screens
Casambi Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Casambi Pro at every 3 weeks against Vario Setup's every 3 months. Vario Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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, Casambi Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Vario Setup versus Casambi Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVario SetupCasambi Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.2 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size72 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInsta GmbHCasambi Technologies Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Vario Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Casambi Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vario Setup free?
Vario Setup 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 Vario Setup or Casambi Pro have ads?
Neither Vario Setup nor Casambi Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vario Setup or Casambi Pro?
Vario Setup ships an update every 3 months, and Casambi Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vario Setup was updated on October 26, 2026 and Casambi Pro on October 24, 2026.

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