SwitchMap+ vs zigfred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SwitchMap+
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SwitchMap+ is an all-new app for our latest products (2018 or later). You will be able to control your premise anywhere in the world. ⢠Control your lightings, appliances, curtains/rollers/blinds, climates ⢠Set and trigger scenes within a zone or entire premise ⢠Turn all devices On/Off at your entire premise or selected zones ⢠Automate your premise with 7 days timer and off-hours control ⢠Create multiple users with different permissions to access the premise ⢠Track and trigger with motion or daylight sensor ⢠Check device status ⢠Access to more than one gateways Before using this app, ensure your premise has already completed installation of SwitchMap devices and a working Internet connection with the gateway connected.
zigfred
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: zigfred at every 3 weeks against SwitchMap+'s every 2 months. SwitchMap+'s advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SwitchMap+ ships an update every 2 months, zigfred every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SwitchMap+ | zigfred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 ā better | 12.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Techworld Industries Ltd | Siglis AG |
In-app purchases
SwitchMap+
No in-app purchases
zigfred
No in-app purchases









