SMInfinity vs Vari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMInfinity
Control your LED sign's advertising content directly from your mobile device. Submit graphic requests, schedule messages based on conditions like weather, and manage brightness. Includes proactive tech support and a library of updated content.
- Mobile LED sign content control
- Voice-activated graphic requests
- Proactive tech support diagnostics
- Conditional message scheduling
- Brightness control and scheduling
- Content and schedule data backup
- Seasonal and event-based graphic library
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Go Mobile and Be Free! Control Your Advertising on your LED Sign with your Mobile Device. The power of the SM InfinityTM App allows users who have an account with SM InfinityTM to Control Content on their LED Sign as well as request Custom Graphic Content from the team of professional designers at Spectacular Media. Other features include: - SM Voice Control – Users can now submit graphic requests by speaking directly into their mobile device. - SM Command Center – AKA. Proactive tech support. The user’s LED sign automatically checks in periodically to Spectacular Media with a diagnostic report of the LED sign’s operation. If SM suspects anything wrong, they alert the user immediately. - SM Smart Conditional Scheduling – Users can setup messages to trigger automatically based on certain conditions, like weather, sports, or inventory. If its cold outside, the LED sign will automatically advertise a special on winter jackets or hot chocolate. - Display Scheduling – Users can select content from their libraries and create schedules for their LED Sign. - Brightness Control – Users can control their brightness throughout the day and night with brightness scheduling. - Data Backup – All content and schedules are backed up daily - Graphic Library – A General Library is available to all users that is always updated with seasonal and event-based content. The user has their own Spectacular Library that contains content designed specifically for their LED sign.
Vari
Control your lighting console remotely from any location. Program, adjust, and manage your show with features like command line access, cue playback, and fader control. Ideal for lighting professionals seeking flexibility and precision.
- Remote console control
- Command line access
- Cue playback management
- Groups & palettes editing
- Advanced color picker
- Fader control
- Interactive magic sheets
- Patch table editing
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VL Remote – VariLite NEO Console Control Take full control of your VariLite NEO console from anywhere in the venue. VL Remote puts professional lighting control in the palm of your hand, giving you the freedom to program, adjust, and manage your show from the stage, the stalls, or anywhere in between. Command Line Access - Execute commands in real time, just as you would at the console. Make precise adjustments on the fly without interrupting your workflow. Cue Playback Control - Manage cue lists and trigger playback from wherever you need to be. Stay in sync with your show without being tied to the console. Groups & Palettes - Access, edit, and apply groups and palettes instantly to accelerate programming and keep your session moving. Advanced Color Picker - Dial in exact colors with a powerful, intuitive color picker designed for speed and precision in demanding production environments. Fader Control - Make real-time level adjustments remotely, giving you hands-on control without returning to the desk. Magic Sheets - Visualize your rig and select fixtures intuitively using fully interactive magic sheets. Patch Table - View and edit your patch data whether you're online or working offline — ideal for preparation and troubleshooting. Task Tracking - Keep your production organized with integrated task management, so nothing gets missed during busy shows. Messaging - Communicate directly with your console operators through built-in messaging, keeping your entire team in sync. VL Remote is built for lighting professionals who demand flexibility and precision. Whether you're on a world tour or setting up a one-night show, VL Remote keeps you in control — wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMInfinity at 100% against Vari's 0%. SMInfinity also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Vari's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
SMInfinity holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SMInfinity's written reviews are positive against 0% of Vari's.
SMInfinity ships an update every 3 months, Vari every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMInfinity | Vari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spectacular Media | Signify Netherlands B.V. |
Customer experience
SMInfinity
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In-app purchases
SMInfinity
No in-app purchases
Vari
No in-app purchases









