Comparison

AP Installer vs IoT Installer Application

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

Head to head
About

AP Installer

Features
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The AP Installer app provides a record of Wi-Fi access point installations, using data captured on-site by the installer. It is not specific to HPE Aruba Networking equipment but offers additional features when used with AirWave network management. This app will look best on an iPad, but works on smaller screens. The app provides a structure for the installer to record data about the installation: - Serial number or MAC of the AP can be scanned using a bar-code reading function or entered by keypad. - Text entry fields allow keypad entry of AP name, serial number, MAC, location and notes about the installation. - Up to 5 photographs can be attached to the record. These can show details of the installation, location or surroundings. - When used with an AirWave network management server, the app will download floorplans and the installer can indicate the position of the installed AP on the floorplan. Once the AP is placed on the floorplan, its location can be automatically updated to AirWave. - If AirWave is not present, the app can import a floorplan image from the photo album or an email attachment and APs can be placed on this image and their location recorded in relative dimensions. - If the device has GPS enabled, the latitude & longitude of the installation is recorded. If a simple street address lookup (from GPS) succeeds, the (approximate) street address is added. At the end of an installation run, the list of AP information may be emailed as a spreadsheet and a set of images: this can be archived as a permanent record and proof of each AP installed.

About

IoT Installer Application

This utility app guides users through the installation and pairing of IoT hubs and compatible smart devices. It supports cellular or Ethernet connections for hub setup and connects various Zigbee or Wi-Fi devices like locks, thermostats, and sensors.

Highlights
  • Guided IoT hub installation
  • Pairing of smart devices
  • Cellular or Ethernet connection support
  • Zigbee and Wi-Fi device compatibility
  • Supports locks, thermostats, sensors, and switches
Features
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***This is a companion app for Yardi IoT software solutions and requires a separate enterprise license.*** Follow the guided steps in the app to install your IoT hub and pair it to a variety of compatiable smart devices. The IoT Installer app supports the Yardi IoT software suite. IoT installer app features: * Install and connect your IoT hub using a cellular or ethernet connection * Connect compatible Zigbee or Wi-Fi devices to your hub * Supports locks, thermostats, contact sensors and switches.

Screenshots

AP Installer3 screens
IoT Installer Application4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IoT Installer Application at monthly against AP Installer's every 16 months. IoT Installer Application also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AP Installer ships an update every 16 months, IoT Installer Application monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
AP Installer versus IoT Installer Application: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAP InstallerIoT Installer Application
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter ThornycroftYardi Systems, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

AP Installer

No in-app purchases

None

IoT Installer Application

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AP Installer free?
AP Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IoT Installer Application free?
IoT Installer Application is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AP Installer or IoT Installer Application have ads?
Neither AP Installer nor IoT Installer Application shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AP Installer or IoT Installer Application?
AP Installer ships an update every 16 months, and IoT Installer Application monthly. Most recently, AP Installer was updated on September 14, 2026 and IoT Installer Application on June 5, 2026.

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