Comparison

Air GENIO vs VariPRO

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

Head to head
About

Air GENIO

Features
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The application substitutes for the control panel allowing fans speed and temperature adjustments, shows the operation status, displays notifications such as request for service, filter exchange, error status, etc.

About

VariPRO

Features
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About this app VariPRO is a mobile application designed for remote control and monitoring of Chiller VariPRO thermostats. Thermostats can be easily added to application by setting thermostat into “Connect to cloud” mode. Thermostat will show two three digit PIN codes, which are entered into application in “Add thermostat”. WIFI network selection and password entering is done in application. During thermostat installation phase, settings can be copied from earlier thermostat to make installation process faster. Multiple thermostats can be controlled from the application. Thermostats can be grouped into zones enabling common setpoint & mode selection for several thermostats. Thermostat can be also placed into custom control mode to override zone settings. Application offers fast switching between Home and OFF modes. Additionally, Schedule mode is available. Weekly Schedule can be easily programmed with application. Application will show the used temperature setpoint and measured room temperature. Application offers control to thermostat parameters in advanced settings menu. Application shows the filter hours and allows to acknowledge the filter reminder. Temperature and Energy consumption trends can be easily monitored with application. Energy consumption can be shown from one or multiple thermostats. Temperature alarm limits can be configured for room sensor. Alarms will be available even when application is closed as push notifications.

Screenshots

Air GENIO4 screens
VariPRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VariPRO at every 2 months against Air GENIO's every 27 months. Air GENIO's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

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

Air GENIO ships an update every 27 months, VariPRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Air GENIO versus VariPRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir GENIOVariPRO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2VV s.r.o.Ouman Oy

In-app purchases

None

Air GENIO

No in-app purchases

None

VariPRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air GENIO free?
Air GENIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VariPRO free?
VariPRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Air GENIO or VariPRO have ads?
Neither Air GENIO nor VariPRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air GENIO or VariPRO?
Air GENIO ships an update every 27 months, and VariPRO every 2 months. Most recently, Air GENIO was updated on November 3, 2026 and VariPRO on October 25, 2026.

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