CxAssist vs IMDTools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CxAssist
Streamline field work for commissioning and equipment audits. Enter component details, grade conditions, complete checklists and tests, and track logs. Upload images and utilize offline mode for efficient project completion.
- Enter component attributes
- Grade component conditions
- Complete checklists and tests
- Track and edit logs
- Scan QR codes
- Upload images
- Offline mode
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CxAssist helps commissioning professionals to complete field work efficiently for all commissioning and equipment audit projects. App Features: + Enter component attributes + Grade component conditions + Complete Checklists + Complete Tests + Track and Edit Tracking Logs + Scan QR codes. + Upload Images for: - Issues - Components - Portals + *Offline Mode* ** App Requires B.E.S. Plus Tech. account. ** * Must have internet connection to login. * * Must have internet connection to get data for offline. *
IMDTools
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Diagnose and Monitor your integrated motor drive easily from your mobile device. IMDTools is a powerful and intuitive mobile application designed to simplify parameter management for ABB Integrated Motor Drives. With Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, IMDTools enables secure wireless configuration, monitoring, control, and troubleshooting—all from your smartphone. Key Features: PARAMETER MANAGEMENT Monitor drive status and control essential parameters in real-time with a smarter parameter experience. Improved validation, clearer terminology, parameter sub-grouping, and password-aware editing help reduce errors and improve usability. PARAMETER TRANSFER Transfer complete parameter sets to and from the drive quickly and securely. Ideal for commissioning, backups, and configuration tasks. TROUBLESHOOTING & FAULT MANAGEMENT Diagnose issues efficiently with fault management tools, access-aware status indicators, and clearer feedback to speed up issue resolution. DASHBOARD Access a quick overview of the most frequently used parameters for faster decision-making. MOBILE LOGIN & ACCESS CONTROL Log in directly from your mobile device with full access-level support. Includes lockout handling, improved password usability, and access-aware parameter visibility that shows only what you are authorized to view or edit. LIVE MOTOR CONTROL Use a mobile control panel for real-time motor interaction, including start and stop control, speed reference adjustment, RPM/Hz/percent handling, and rotation control. VIRTUAL DRIVE Use a virtual drive for demos, testing, training, and UI validation without requiring a live drive connection. QUICK ACCESS TO DOCUMENTATION Open user manuals from the app for instant reference while working on-site. Compatibility: Works with ABB ERH Drives Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CxAssist at 11 against IMDTools's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
CxAssist ships an update every 2 months, IMDTools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CxAssist | IMDTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BES Plus Tech, LLC | ABB Information Systems AG |
In-app purchases
CxAssist
No in-app purchases
IMDTools
No in-app purchases
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