Comparison

zigfred vs dingz+

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

Head to head
About

zigfred

Features
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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

About

dingz+

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Bring your home to life with the dingz+ app. Easily control lights, blinds, thermostats and more from anywhere, at any time. Key Features: Remote Access: Manage your home wherever you are. Adjust lighting, set the perfect temperature, or open and close blinds with just a tap, whether you’re on your couch or halfway across the world. Personalized Scenes: Create up to six custom scenes for instant comfort and convenience. Whether it’s “Movie Night,” “Morning Routine,” or your own creative setup, activate multiple devices simultaneously to fit your lifestyle. Simple Invitations: Share access with family, friends, or even professionals like your electrician. Quickly provide secure temporary or ongoing access to help manage your smart home. dingz+ makes smart living simple—your home, exactly how you like it. it's time for a switch!

Screenshots

zigfred4 screens
dingz+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: zigfred at every 3 weeks against dingz+'s every 3 months. zigfred also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

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

zigfred ships an update every 3 weeks, dingz+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
zigfred versus dingz+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterzigfreddingz+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiglis AGiolo AG

In-app purchases

None

zigfred

No in-app purchases

None

dingz+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zigfred free?
zigfred is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dingz+ free?
dingz+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do zigfred or dingz+ have ads?
Neither zigfred nor dingz+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, zigfred or dingz+?
zigfred ships an update every 3 weeks, and dingz+ every 3 months. Most recently, zigfred was updated on September 7, 2026 and dingz+ on September 21, 2026.

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