VARTA.install vs smart+IP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
smart+IP
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Schon vor der Montage kann die Leuchte spannungsfrei mit der smart+IP App über NFC komfortabel eingestellt werden. - Konfiguration der Leuchte ohne zentralen Controller möglich. - Leuchtenbezeichnung möglich. - Bemessungsbetriebsdauer (1/3/8 h) einstellbar. - Betriebsart Bereitschaftsschaltung oder Dauerschaltung einstellbar. - Automatischer Selbsttest (Ein/Aus). - Helligkeit im Netzbetrieb einstellbar. - Anzahl der Betriebsdauertests pro Jahr einstellbar. - Schalteingang konfigurierbar. - Notlichtblockierung. - Notlichtnachlaufzeit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VARTA.install at every 2 months against smart+IP's every 10 months. 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.
VARTA.install ships an update every 2 months, smart+IP every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VARTA.install | smart+IP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VARTA Storage GmbH | RZB Rudolf Zimmermann, Bamberg GmbH |
In-app purchases
VARTA.install
No in-app purchases
smart+IP
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VARTA.install free?
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