Comparison

Vario Setup vs Fermax Way

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

Fermax Way

Control your video door entry system remotely. Answer calls, open doors, and view surveillance cameras from your phone or tablet. Share access with family and friends, even temporarily via QR code.

Highlights
  • Answer calls remotely
  • Open doors from phone/tablet
  • View surveillance cameras
  • Share access with guests
  • Temporary QR code invitations
  • Compatible with Alexa and Google Home
Features
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With Fermax Way-Fi Plus you can answer calls from your Way-Fi Plus video door entry system and open the door from your cell phone or tablet. The Fermax Way-Fi Plus app is compatible with ALEXA and GOOGLE HOME virtual assistants. PRETEND YOU ARE AT HOME Answer the video door phone calls and open the door from anywhere with your mobile or tablet. You can also activate the outdoor camera of the outdoor panel or view the surveillance cameras from the app or virtual screens. SEE WHO HAS CALLED View images and videos of people who have called while you were not at home. SHARE ACCESS Invite unlimited family and friends to receive calls and open the door for you without the need for them to have a copy of your keys. You can also create temporary invitations to open the door via QR code.

Screenshots

Vario Setup4 screens
Fermax Way3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vario Setup at every 3 months against Fermax Way's every 7 months. Vario Setup also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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, Fermax Way every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Vario Setup versus Fermax Way: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVario SetupFermax Way
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInsta GmbHFermax

In-app purchases

None

Vario Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Fermax Way

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vario Setup free?
Vario Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fermax Way free?
Fermax Way is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vario Setup or Fermax Way have ads?
Neither Vario Setup nor Fermax Way shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vario Setup or Fermax Way?
Vario Setup ships an update every 3 months, and Fermax Way every 7 months. Most recently, Vario Setup was updated on November 11, 2026 and Fermax Way on November 3, 2026.

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