Comparison

Eltako GFA 2 vs zigfred

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

Head to head
About

Eltako GFA 2

This application allows for remote visualization and control of building objects like switches and sensors, regardless of location. It is an advanced version of a popular predecessor, offering enhanced functionality for smart home management.

Highlights
  • Remote visualization
  • Control building objects
  • Support for switches and sensors
  • Smart home management
  • Location-independent access
Features
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Eltako GFA 2 ist die konsequente Weiterentwicklung der beliebten Eltako GFA. Es wird eine ortsunabhängige Visualisierung und Steuerung aller Objekte wie Schalter, Sensoren oder Aktoren, in Häusern und anderen Gebäuden, ermöglicht.

About

zigfred

Features
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With the zigfred app, you can set up your zigfreds and connected smart home devices according to your preferences. After the set up you can easily control them with your smartphone. In no time at all, you customize the functions of your zigfred's front buttons. Replace your old light switch with zigfred and wire it to your existing lights or devices. Then control the connected lights with the zigfred app or with your existing smart home solution. With zigfred, you can also add other compatible lights and devices to your smart home network and control them with the app, such as Philips Hue or IKEA Tradfri. In a nutshell: • You can freely assign the functions of your zigfred's buttons and "virtually wire" your home as you wish. • You can control zigfred and many other zigbee devices with this app via Bluetooth Low Energy*. • You can use zigfred as a standalone Zigbee gateway or use your existing compatible gateway**. • You can control zigfred directly from the Philips Hue app or by voice***. • You can integrate existing conventional lamps into your Philips Hue network***. For more information, visit https://zigfred.ch. * Requires at least 1 zigfred uno or plus ** e.g. Philips Hue Bridge, see https://help.zigfred.ch *** Requires Philips Hue Bridge

Screenshots

Eltako GFA 24 screens
zigfred4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Eltako GFA 2 at 8.0 against zigfred's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Eltako GFA 2 ships an update fortnightly, zigfred every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Eltako GFA 2 versus zigfred: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEltako GFA 2zigfred
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews5.6% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBSC Computer GmbHSiglis AG

In-app purchases

None

Eltako GFA 2

No in-app purchases

None

zigfred

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eltako GFA 2 free?
Eltako GFA 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is zigfred free?
zigfred is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eltako GFA 2 or zigfred have ads?
Neither Eltako GFA 2 nor zigfred shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eltako GFA 2 or zigfred?
Eltako GFA 2 ships an update fortnightly, and zigfred every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eltako GFA 2 was updated on August 19, 2026 and zigfred on September 7, 2026.

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