VintageDim vs NEMA Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VintageDim
This utility app allows for the programming of dim-to-warm and variable white lighting systems. It enables custom curve programming and CCT/intensity control via NFC, offering advanced lighting customization.
- Dim-to-warm programming
- Variable white control
- Custom curve creation
- NFC programming
- 0-10V control circuit management
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VintageDim® 2 is a dim-to-warm and variable white system that enables true dim-to-warm with custom curves on one 0-10V control circuit, or CCT and Intensity control on two 0-10V control circuits. All modes and features can be programmed via NFC using the VintageDim® app.
NEMA Guide
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Use the NEMA Guide app to quickly identify and cross-reference NEMA plug and receptacle configurations—a must-have tool for electricians and electrical professionals on the job. Whether you're trying to identify an unknown plug or need to confirm the right receptacle for a specific application, this app streamlines the process. Simply search by NEMA number or filter by voltage, amperage, phase, poles, wires, and grounding type to view all matching results. With illustrations and detailed specs for each configuration, to save you time and avoid guesswork on-site. Features: - Search by NEMA configuration number. - Filter by voltage, amperage, phase, poles, wires, and grounding. - Instantly view matching plug and receptacle configurations. - Over 170 high-quality configuration illustrations. - Tap to view detailed specs for each configuration. - Cross-reference plugs and receptacles with ease. - Data is stored locally for quick use in the field or on the job-site.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NEMA Guide at every 2 days against VintageDim's every 2 months. VintageDim's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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.
VintageDim ships an update every 2 months, NEMA Guide every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VintageDim | NEMA Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luminii, LLC | Red Zepp LLC |
In-app purchases
VintageDim
No in-app purchases
NEMA Guide
No in-app purchases
