EdiSmart vs VARTA.install
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EdiSmart
Control and monitor your Edimax smart home devices remotely from any 3G or Wi-Fi connection. Easily set up and manage multiple appliances, share access with family, and track real-time power usage.
- Remote device control
- Add and manage multiple devices
- Works with various Edimax devices
- Family device sharing
- Real-time power monitoring
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EdiSmart is an easy-to-use app for Edimax smart home device, ideal for monitoring environment or controlling your home appliance from any 3G or Wi-FI connection. With Edimax’s innovative Cloud technology, you can say goodbye to inconvenient and complicated setting procedures. It’s extremely easy to connect your Edimax smart devices to the cloud in just a few simple steps and access it remotely with a smartphone, tablet, or computer no matter where you are. Features: ‧ Remotely control home plugs from anywhere. ‧ Add and control multiple devices. ‧ Works with multiple EDIMAX smart devices. ‧ Easily share devices among family members ‧ Real-time power meter monitoring. Supported Edimax devices: 1. SP-2101W V3 2. SP-1101W V2 3. SP-2101W V2
VARTA.install
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VARTA.install is the official app for commissioning, service and maintenance of VARTA energy storage systems. With the app, certified electricians can quickly and efficiently commission the new VARTA complete system, consisting of the VARTA.wall battery storage system, the VARTA.hybrid inverter and the VARTA.energymeter. The guided commissioning process is supported by the hotspot capability of the components and the simple scanning of the attached QR codes. Commissioning the VARTA.wall in slave mode remains possible, for example in combination with third-party inverters. In addition to commissioning, VARTA.install also supports service and maintenance tasks. You get an overview of your installed systems and have the most important information at hand in service cases. VARTA.install is the ideal companion for VARTA energy storage systems and enables smooth digital handling of installation, service and maintenance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VARTA.install at every 2 months against EdiSmart's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EdiSmart ships an update every 4 months, VARTA.install every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EdiSmart | VARTA.install |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 2.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EDIMAX | VARTA Storage GmbH |
In-app purchases
EdiSmart
No in-app purchases
VARTA.install
No in-app purchases
Questions
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