VARTA.install vs KACO Device Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
VARTA.install
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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.
KACO Device Manager
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The NH Setup app from KACO new energy allows you to configure and energize your new blueplanet NH inverter quickly and comfortably. ā¢ Step by step commissioning process ā¢ Establish a connection between your inverter and the NH Setup App via Wi-Fi ā¢ Configure your inverter or change the parameters with ease ā¢ Update the inverter software ā¢ Feed-in to the grid in a matter of minutes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KACO Device Manager at 12.1 against VARTA.install's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VARTA.install | KACO Device Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VARTA Storage GmbH | KACO new energy GmbH |
In-app purchases
VARTA.install
No in-app purchases
KACO Device Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
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