Comparison

RUNPOCAM vs VARTA.install

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

Head to head

RUNPOCAM

RC3 Inspection Camera

VARTA installer app

About

RUNPOCAM

Features

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This app enables extended functions for the RUNPOTEC RC3 inspection camera. The functionality includes wireless live image display and control of the camera, data transfer to the smartphone and the creation of PDF reports. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us: https://www.runpotec.com/en/service-contact

About

VARTA.install

Features

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VARTA.install is the official app for commissioning, service and maintenance of VARTA energy storage systems. With the app, certified electricians can quickly and efficiently commission the new VARTA complete system, consisting of the VARTA.wall battery storage system, the VARTA.hybrid inverter and the VARTA.energymeter. The guided commissioning process is supported by the hotspot capability of the components and the simple scanning of the attached QR codes. Commissioning the VARTA.wall in slave mode remains possible, for example in combination with third-party inverters. In addition to commissioning, VARTA.install also supports service and maintenance tasks. You get an overview of your installed systems and have the most important information at hand in service cases. VARTA.install is the ideal companion for VARTA energy storage systems and enables smooth digital handling of installation, service and maintenance.

Screenshots

RUNPOCAM4 screens

VARTA.install4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RUNPOCAM at 10.0 against VARTA.install's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

RUNPOCAM ships an update every 3 months, VARTA.install every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

RUNPOCAM versus VARTA.install: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	RUNPOCAM	VARTA.install
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	50 MB	86 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	RUNPOTEC GmbH	VARTA Storage GmbH

In-app purchases

None

RUNPOCAM

No in-app purchases

None

VARTA.install

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RUNPOCAM free?

RUNPOCAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is VARTA.install free?

VARTA.install is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do RUNPOCAM or VARTA.install have ads?

Neither RUNPOCAM nor VARTA.install shows ads.

Which is updated more often, RUNPOCAM or VARTA.install?

RUNPOCAM ships an update every 3 months, and VARTA.install every 2 months. Most recently, RUNPOCAM was updated on October 30, 2026 and VARTA.install on October 30, 2026.