Endress+Hauser SmartBlue vs DeviceTools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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 Endress+Hauser SmartBlue's 57%. DeviceTools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1). Endress+Hauser SmartBlue's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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
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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Endress+Hauser SmartBlue's written reviews are positive against 100% of DeviceTools's.
Endress+Hauser SmartBlue ships an update every 2 months, DeviceTools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Endress+Hauser SmartBlue | DeviceTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) | 4.8 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 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, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Endress and Hauser Instruments International AG | Rockwell Automation |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Endress+Hauser SmartBlue
No in-app purchases
DeviceTools
No in-app purchases
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