Comparison

zeptrion vs zigfred

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

Head to head
About

zeptrion

Features
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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

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

zeptrion4 screens
zigfred4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
zeptrion versus zigfred: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterzeptrionzigfred
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFeller AGSiglis AG

In-app purchases

None

zeptrion

No in-app purchases

None

zigfred

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zeptrion free?
zeptrion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is zigfred free?
zigfred is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do zeptrion or zigfred have ads?
Neither zeptrion nor zigfred shows ads.
Which is updated more often, zeptrion or zigfred?
zeptrion ships an update every 6 months, and zigfred every 3 weeks. Most recently, zeptrion was updated on September 15, 2026 and zigfred on September 7, 2026.

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