Comparison

pirios eco vs zigfred

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

Head to head
About

pirios eco

Features
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*** The modern configuration method *** The innovative Feller pirios eco App allows you to configure your pirios eco devices remotely using Smartphones and tablets. The pirios eco family consists of the two pirios 180R eco and pirios 180R eco plus wall motion detectors and the pirios 360R eco ceiling motion detector. A suitable App is also available for existing installations with the automatic switch. Thanks to the simple and clearly understandable intuitive operating concept, configuration of the pirios eco motion detectors is child's play. Data transfer takes place via the Smartphone display. No additional hardware required. *** Purpose of use *** All pirios eco motion detector settings can simply be defined using the App and then transferred to the motion detector. *** App features *** • App for configuring pirios eco motion detectors • Simple, intuitive App operating concept • Speeds up configuration time • Configurations can be saved

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

Screenshots

pirios eco4 screens
zigfred4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: zigfred at every 3 weeks against pirios eco's every 32 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pirios eco ships an update every 32 months, zigfred every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
pirios eco versus zigfred: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpirios ecozigfred
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFeller AGSiglis AG

In-app purchases

None

pirios eco

No in-app purchases

None

zigfred

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pirios eco free?
pirios eco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is zigfred free?
zigfred is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do pirios eco or zigfred have ads?
Neither pirios eco nor zigfred shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pirios eco or zigfred?
pirios eco ships an update every 32 months, and zigfred every 3 weeks. Most recently, pirios eco was updated on September 13, 2026 and zigfred on September 7, 2026.

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