Comparison

my Installed Base vs EquateAccess

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

Head to head
About

my Installed Base

This application allows ABB customers, authenticated user groups, and employees to register and manage their ABB equipment. Users can scan QR codes to add products, submit service requests, explore registered items, and access product information. It provides interactive management of ABB products and sites directly from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • Register ABB products via QR code scanning
  • Add product service requests
  • Explore registered products and sites
  • Access product information
  • Manage installation structures
  • Contact ABB support
Features
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my Installed Base (myIB) is a mobile application that allows you to register and view your ABB equipment. The application should be used by ABB customers, authenticated user groups and employees. With myIB you can: - Register ABB products by scanning QR codes - Add product service request - Explore your registered products and sites - Access product information - Manage the structures of your installations - Call contact center Designed with the end user in mind, myIB enables you to participate in managing your ABB products and sites interactively with a strong partner – ABB – on your side. myIB. Your ABB product data in your hand!

About

EquateAccess

This app provides an extra layer of security for your equity compensation account. It uses multi-factor authentication, requiring you to scan a QR code and authorize logins via your mobile device's biometrics or PIN.

Highlights
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • QR code scanning for login
  • Biometric authorization (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • PIN authorization
  • Account security enhancement
Features
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EquateAccess is the secure authentication app for EquatePlus and EquateMobile. It does not provide access to your account, holdings or transactions. To view or manage your account, use EquateMobile or the EquatePlus website. Designed to help protect your account, EquateAccess provides a fast and secure way to verify your identity using multi-factor authentication (MFA). Whether you're signing in, recovering access to your account or approving sensitive actions, EquateAccess adds an extra layer of protection while keeping the experience simple and convenient. EquateAccess is the preferred authentication method across the Equate platform and works seamlessly with both the EquatePlus website and the EquateMobile app. Key features • Secure authentication using Face ID, Touch ID, biometrics or a PIN • Fast approval of verification requests • Works with both the EquatePlus website and EquateMobile • Supports multiple participant accounts • Built on modern authentication standards for enhanced security • Designed to help protect against unauthorised account access How it works After registering EquateAccess to your EquatePlus account, you'll use the app to verify your identity when authentication is required. EquatePlus website When accessing the EquatePlus website, simply scan the QR code displayed on screen and approve the request using the device you have registered EquateAccess to. EquateMobile When using EquateMobile on the same device, the authentication process is even more seamless, allowing EquateMobile and EquateAccess to work together for a smooth verification experience.

Screenshots

my Installed Base4 screens
EquateAccess3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: my Installed Base at 5.0 against EquateAccess's 1.3. EquateAccess's advantage is ratings volume (219 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

my Installed Base holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EquateAccess has 219 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
my Installed Base versus EquateAccess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermy Installed BaseEquateAccess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.3 (219 ratings)
Positive reviews—1.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.514 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABB Information Systems AGEquatex AG

Customer experience

my Installed Base

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EquateAccess

All ratings219 ratings
Positive7.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative91.3%
Written reviews226 reviews
Positive1.3%
Neutral0.4%
Negative98.2%

Bugs and requests

my Installed Base

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EquateAccess

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • QR code scanning not working
  • Login process repeatedly fails
  • App resets after initial setup

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow manual entry of authentication codes
  • Integrate with existing authenticator apps
  • Provide alternative login options

In-app purchases

None

my Installed Base

No in-app purchases

None

EquateAccess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is my Installed Base free?
my Installed Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EquateAccess free?
EquateAccess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, my Installed Base or EquateAccess?
my Installed Base is rated higher. my Installed Base averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EquateAccess averages 1.3 from 219 ratings.
Do my Installed Base or EquateAccess have ads?
Neither my Installed Base nor EquateAccess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, my Installed Base or EquateAccess?
my Installed Base ships an update every 4 months, and EquateAccess every 4 months. Most recently, my Installed Base was updated on October 7, 2026 and EquateAccess on October 21, 2026.

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