Drivetune vs DeviceTools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drivetune
Control and troubleshoot ABB drives wirelessly from your mobile device. Optimize drive performance and access settings securely without needing to be in hazardous areas. Create and share backups for easier management.
- Wireless drive control
- Secure parameter access
- Drive status monitoring
- Guided troubleshooting
- Backup and share packages
- Bluetooth panel connection
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Drivetune lets you start-up, commission & troubleshoot your ABB drives wirelessly - with your mobile device! Tune your drive fast & efficiently with its intuitive interface and guided troubleshooting. Monitor drive status, performance & configuration on a single dashboard. With Drivetune, there is no need to enter hazardous or difficult-to-reach work areas for those actions. You just connect wirelessly to your drive’s Bluetooth panel. Highlights: • Start, stop & control your drive from your mobile. • Securely access & adjust parameters & settings. • Monitor drive status, including parsing System Info QR code from the Panel. • Optimize performance through guided troubleshooting. • Create & share backups & support packages (compatible with ABB Drive Composer). • Compatible with ACS-AP-W and ACH-AP-W Assistant Control Panels. • Supports ACS180, ACS380, ACH480, ACS480, ACH580, ACQ580, ACS580, ACS880 (some models), and DCS880. Supported functionality may vary.
DeviceTools
Streamline the setup and maintenance of industrial I/O modules. Quickly configure devices, troubleshoot issues with AI assistance, and manage product warranties directly from your mobile device.
- NFC tap configuration
- AI-assisted troubleshooting
- One-tap IP auto-increment
- Warranty verification and registration
- Device status at-a-glance
- Product information access
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Save Time. Set Up Faster. Simplify Configuration and Troubleshooting. DeviceTools™ mobile app helps minimize manual configuration of your Allen-Bradley PointMax™ I/O modules via NFC tap, helping you accelerate startup and reduce downtime. With a mobile-first experience, DeviceTools™ becomes your go-to troubleshooting companion built to simplify the everyday, on-the-go tasks. Get reliable, clear, actionable insights to help resolve issues quickly and keep your operations running smoothly. Your device status at-a-glance: Scan with NFC to open the details screen—product information, installed modules and network configuration in one place. One-tap IP auto-increment: Reduce the time-consuming task of setting multiple IP addresses. Simply tap to connect and set device IP addresses using Near Field Communication (NFC). Deploy any number of modules fast and consistently—all while the product is still in the box. One-tap to extend your warranty: Easily verify and register your Allen-Bradley® products—right in the app. Enjoy peace of mind with fast product authentication and unlock extended warranty on eligible items when you register. AI-Assisted Chat: Get answers to your questions faster with an in-app tool trained on Allen-Bradley® devices. Products Supported: Allen-Bradley PointMax™ I/O Modules by Rockwell Automation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DeviceTools at 100% against Drivetune's 40%. DeviceTools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
DeviceTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Drivetune's written reviews are positive against 100% of DeviceTools's.
Drivetune ships an update every 2 months, DeviceTools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Drivetune | DeviceTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (10 ratings) | 4.8 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABB Information Systems AG | Rockwell Automation |
Customer experience
Drivetune
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In-app purchases
Drivetune
No in-app purchases
DeviceTools
No in-app purchases
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