Comparison

Endress+Hauser SmartBlue vs DevCom

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

Head to head
About

Endress+Hauser SmartBlue

This tool enables wireless configuration of field devices via Bluetooth, offering mobile access to diagnostics and process information. It ensures secure data transmission for efficient field device configuration and maintenance, even in challenging environments.

Highlights
  • Wireless field device configuration
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Mobile access to diagnostics
  • Process information access
  • Secure data transmission
  • Support for various Endress+Hauser devices
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SmartBlue - the configuration Tool from Endress+Hauser SmartBlue from Endress+Hauser allows easy wireless field device configuration (via Bluetooth). SmartBlue saves time due to mobile access to diagnostics and process information even in hazardous and hard to reach areas. With its secure data transmission, reviewed by Fraunhofer Institute, it is the perfect tool for field device configuration and maintenance. List of supported Endress+Hauser devices: • Micropilot: FMR10 and FMR20 • Micropilot: FMR20/30B • Micropilot: FMR5x and FMR6x (requires BT10 Adapter) • Micropilot: FMR6xB • Micropilot: Compact FMR43 • Levelflex: FMP5x (requires BT10 Adapter) • Liquiphant: FTL51B (requires Bluetooth Option) • Liquiphant: FTL43 • Gammapilot: FMG50 • Cerabar/Deltabar: 5xB/7xB • Cerabar: PMx43 • Picomag • Promag 800 • Promag 10 and Promass 10 • Liquiline Compact CM82 • Liquiline Mobile CML18 • Liquiline CM42B • iTEMP: TMT7x • iTEMP: TMT142B • FieldEdge: SGC200 • FieldPort: SWA50

About

DevCom

Configure, monitor, and manage HART devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app utilizes registered DD files for complete device access, offering wireless convenience and cost-effective handheld communication.

Highlights
  • Complete HART device configurations
  • Uses registered DD files
  • Monitor PV, Multi-variables, and Device Status
  • View and edit device Variables
  • Supports HART 5, 6, 7, WirelessHART, and HART-IP
  • Save configurations as text and PDF
  • Cloud access for saved configurations
Features
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Benefits: - Perform complete HART device configurations using your iPhone or iPad - Uses the registered DD files from the FieldComm Group - Complete access to all features of the device DD including Methods - Monitor PV, Multi-variables, and Device Status - View and edit device Variables - The most cost-effective DD based handheld HART communication solution available for iOS! Features: - Supports HART 5, HART 6, and HART 7 devices - Supports WirelessHART devices - Supports HART-IP - Supports mobiLink HART Modem - Easy to use iOS interface - Fast device connect and data view - Save configurations as text file and PDF file for documenting the device - Write configurations to new devices - Access saved configurations from the Cloud - No tag limits - Wireless convenience - Full DD library downloaded within the App - Language support for Spanish, Portuguese, French, Swedish, German, Russian, and Chinese - 1 Year of free DD and program updates

Screenshots

Endress+Hauser SmartBlue4 screens
DevCom1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DevCom at 100% against Endress+Hauser SmartBlue's 57%. DevCom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Endress+Hauser SmartBlue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DevCom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Endress+Hauser SmartBlue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DevCom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Endress+Hauser SmartBlue's written reviews are positive against 100% of DevCom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Endress+Hauser SmartBlue ships an update every 2 months, DevCom monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Endress+Hauser SmartBlue versus DevCom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEndress+Hauser SmartBlueDevCom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEndress and Hauser Instruments International AGProComSol, Ltd

Customer experience

Endress+Hauser SmartBlue

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

DevCom

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Endress+Hauser SmartBlue

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DevCom

One-time1
  • DevCom License Purchase$949.99

Questions

Is Endress+Hauser SmartBlue free?
Endress+Hauser SmartBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DevCom free?
DevCom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Endress+Hauser SmartBlue or DevCom?
DevCom is rated higher. Endress+Hauser SmartBlue averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DevCom averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Endress+Hauser SmartBlue or DevCom have ads?
Neither Endress+Hauser SmartBlue nor DevCom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Endress+Hauser SmartBlue or DevCom?
Endress+Hauser SmartBlue ships an update every 2 months, and DevCom monthly. Most recently, Endress+Hauser SmartBlue was updated on September 8, 2026 and DevCom on September 21, 2026.

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