Seco Assistant vs iMI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Seco Assistant
This app simplifies machining tasks by providing quick access to essential data and tools. It offers fast cutting data calculations, product information retrieval via scanning or search, and offline access to features. Users can also synchronize and share their favorite products.
- Fast cutting data calculation
- Barcode/QR code scanning for product info
- Text search for products
- Offline access to product information
- Synchronize and share favorite products
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Seco Assistant streamlines the daily machining experience, combining vital information and tools with the smoothest of user experiences. With easy-to-navigate practical tools, it puts the information you really need at your fingertips. • Fastest in the industry at finding and calculating cutting data • Get product information by scanning barcodes, QR-codes, or by text-search • Synchronize and share your favorite products • Access product information, and other functionalities offline
iMI
Monitor CNC machines in real-time from your mobile device. View machine status, production metrics, and detailed reports. Includes smart alarm displays and multi-facility support.
- Real-time machine status monitoring
- Production metrics and reporting
- Smart alarm and E-stop display
- Multi-facility support
- iPad optimized interface
- Demo mode for preview
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**Description** iMI: Link brings real-time CNC machine monitoring to your iPhone and iPad. Connect to your Intelligence Link server and see your shop floor status from anywhere. **REAL-TIME MONITORING** See machine status instantly — Running, Setup, Idle, Alarm, or Offline. View current program, live G-code execution, active tool, cycle time, part counts, and production metrics updated in real-time via WebSocket connection. Switch between Grid View to see all machines at once or Focus View to monitor one machine at a time with full-width detail. **SMART ALARM & E-STOP DISPLAY** Emergency stop conditions and alarm states are clearly identified with informative cards explaining likely causes — even when the CNC doesn't return specific alarm codes. **PRODUCTION REPORTS** Generate detailed reports for Shift, Day, Week, or Month periods. Track utilization, runtime, parts produced, and alarm history. Tap any summary card to drill down into state timelines, alarm events, production cycles, and OEE breakdowns. Share reports as a quick summary or a comprehensive detailed export. AI-powered insights highlight trends and patterns to help optimize your operations. **MULTI-FACILITY SUPPORT** Manage connections to multiple Intelligence Link servers. Switch between facilities with one tap. Previously approved devices reconnect instantly — no waiting for re-approval. Credentials are securely stored using iOS Keychain with device-only protection. **iPAD OPTIMIZED** Fully responsive layout adapts to iPad portrait and landscape with optimized grid columns, larger G-code readouts, and configurable display settings. **TRY BEFORE YOU CONNECT** New to iMI: Link? Use Demo Mode to preview the app with sample data from Arlo Industries featuring Methods Machine Tools equipment. Experience the full interface — no server required. **REQUIREMENTS** - Intelligence Link server running at your facility (for live data) - FANUC CNC machines with FOCAS2/Ethernet connectivity - Network access to your Intelligence Link server Demo Mode is available for evaluation without any server or equipment. **ABOUT iMI: Link** iMI: Link is part of the Multiaxis Intelligence ecosystem, delivering advanced manufacturing intelligence through secure, reliable software solutions. Contact support@multiaxis.llc for technical assistance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iMI at 5.0 against Seco Assistant's 4.6. iMI also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Seco Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
iMI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seco Assistant has 161 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Seco Assistant ships an update every 2 months, iMI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Seco Assistant | iMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (161 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seco Tools | Michael Kaminski |
Customer experience
Seco Assistant
iMI
In-app purchases
Seco Assistant
No in-app purchases
iMI
No in-app purchases








