# Vimar VIEW vs Elf

The clearest difference is ads: Vimar VIEW at none against Elf's shown. Elf's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vimar VIEW sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Elf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vimar VIEW ships an update every 6 weeks, Elf every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vimar VIEW | Elf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimar-view/id1326139225/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **234** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 305 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vimar S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401438010) | [Lorenzo Pacini](https://appshunter.io/developer/323242257) |

## What reviewers say

### Vimar VIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimar-view/id1326139225)

Manage your smart home devices with a user-friendly interface. Control lights, climate, security, and more, locally or remotely. Integrates with various smart home systems and smart speakers for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Remote home control, Lighting and curtain management, Climate control customization, Security system integration, Video door entry management, Smart speaker compatibility, Customizable scenarios and favorites

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BASE plan | $6.99 | per year |
| BASE plan 2 | $6.99 | per year |
| BASE plan 3 | $6.99 | per year |
| PLUS plan 2 | $8.99 | per year |
| PLUS plan | $8.99 | per year |
| PLUS plan 3 | $8.99 | per year |


### Elf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf/id6754180776)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elf Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vimar VIEW free?

Vimar VIEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elf free?

Elf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Vimar VIEW or Elf have ads?

Elf shows ads; Vimar VIEW does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vimar VIEW or Elf?

Vimar VIEW ships an update every 6 weeks, and Elf every 3 days. Most recently, Vimar VIEW was updated on September 28, 2026 and Elf on September 9, 2026.

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