zeptrion vs zigfred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
zeptrion
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***Contemporary remote control*** Feller's innovative zeptrion App turns smartphones and tablets into a remote control for all Feller zeptrion light and blind functions. The straightforward and easily understandable operating concept makes child's play of controlling lighting and blinds. Users are able to adapt the zeptrion App to suit their individual needs, for example rename functions or assign appropriate symbols and so on. Favourites, function groups and rooms guarantee quick and easy navigation. ***Purpose*** Feller's zeptrion App is designed to allow users to remotely control lights and blinds equipped with zeptrion WLAN devices. ***App features*** •Straightforward, intuitive Feller operating concept •Rapid navigation via favourites, rooms and functions •Time-saving personal settings such as function names, symbols, sequences •User definable scenes for sophisticated flexibility •Demo version possible (no WLAN connection) •Create your own favourites and scenes ***Hardware features*** •The zeptrion App works in the same WLAN-based home network as the Feller zeptrion WLAN devices intermediate module 2C and extension unit 4C •zeptrion WLAN intermediate module 2C: easy to install between cavity back boxes and face plate sets, compatible with all zeptrion inserts from 2008 and onwards •zeptrion WLAN extension unit 4C: extension unit, max. 4 channels •Feller zeptrion WLAN devices are available from professional electrical outlets *** Formats*** •iPhone / iPod Touch: portrait orientation •iPad: portrait and landscape orientation
zigfred
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: zigfred at every 3 weeks against zeptrion's every 6 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.
zeptrion ships an update every 6 months, zigfred every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | zeptrion | zigfred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Feller AG | Siglis AG |
In-app purchases
zeptrion
No in-app purchases
zigfred
No in-app purchases









