XlivePro vs zigfred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XlivePro
This app connects to a home security system or video doorbell. It allows users to monitor their property remotely. A compatible hardware purchase is required to use the application's features.
- Remote property monitoring
- Connects to Xlive hardware
- Home security system integration
- Video doorbell functionality
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Xlive is an app working with Xlive video doorbell or home security system. You must purchase Xlive video doorbell or home security system before using this App.
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 in-app purchases: zigfred at none against XlivePro's 2. zigfred also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. XlivePro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. zigfred asks for nothing beyond the download.
XlivePro ships an update every 2 months, zigfred every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XlivePro | zigfred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wireless input Inc. | Siglis AG |
In-app purchases
XlivePro
- Half a year member$20.99
- One year membership$40.99
zigfred
No in-app purchases









