Timpex SMART vs zigfred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Timpex SMART
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App comunicate with automatic regulation of burning via bluetooth.
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: โข You can freely assign the functions of your zigfred's buttons and "virtually wire" your home as you wish. โข You can control zigfred and many other zigbee devices with this app via Bluetooth Low Energy*. โข You can use zigfred as a standalone Zigbee gateway or use your existing compatible gateway**. โข You can control zigfred directly from the Philips Hue app or by voice***. โข 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 Timpex SMART's every 2 months. 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.
Timpex SMART ships an update every 2 months, zigfred every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timpex SMART | zigfred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timpex | Siglis AG |
In-app purchases
Timpex SMART
No in-app purchases
zigfred
No in-app purchases









