Building Commission vs ABT Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Building Commission
Streamline building commissioning with direct mobile access to IP controllers and I/O devices. Configure settings, upgrade firmware, and generate reports without needing a BMS server, reducing setup time and simplifying workflows.
- Direct configuration of IP controllers
- Firmware upgrades
- Input/output and diagnostic report generation
- Reduced commissioning time
- Bluetooth and IP network connectivity
- Simplified workflows
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The EcoStruxure Building Commission mobile application is designed to improve the commissioning processes by providing users access to SpaceLogic IP Controllers and peripheral I/O devices directly via their mobile devices. EcoStruxure Building Commission allows for: Reduced commissioning time: Does not require an EcoStruxure BMS server to be present in the system. Users can get started configuring controllers as soon as they are powered. Simplified workflows: Provides users with the exact tools they need to carry out their tasks. Direct configuration and programming: Users can configure settings, upgrade firmware, and load applications directly to their SpaceLogic IP Controllers. Report generation and status check: Users can generate and view input & output reports, balancing reports, and diagnostic reports as well as check status of the progress. Elimination of dependencies: Allows for projects to work around obstacles, and eliminate dependencies on network infrastructure. There are two ways to connect EcoStruxure Building Commission mobile application to SpaceLogic IP Controllers: 1. IP Network - setting up a Wi-Fi access point or direct connection to your network, you will be able to connect your mobile device with all SpaceLogic IP Controllers on your local wireless network. 2. Bluetooth - The EcoStruxure Building Commission mobile application can connect to a single SpaceLogic IP Controller via the SpaceLogic Bluetooth Adapter (which is directly connected to a SpaceLogic Sensor) or directly to an RP-C/RP-V controller via its onboard Bluetooth capability.
ABT Go
This tool facilitates the commissioning and maintenance of Siemens building automation devices. It provides secure access for managing device configurations, updates, and diagnostics. Users can monitor device status, manage data points, and troubleshoot issues remotely.
- Secure device access for commissioning and maintenance
- Support for various Siemens automation stations and intelligent valves
- Software and configuration updates with backup/restore
- Network device overview (name, type, IP, location)
- Intuitive diagnostics and status dashboards
- Data point management and reporting
- Online trending for data point testing
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ABT Go is the mobile tool for commissioning and maintenance tasks of Siemens devices used in building automation and control systems. Available functions: 1) Access to Siemens devices for commissioning and maintenance tasks based on security authentication. 2) Support of Siemens devices: Desigo room automation DXR1/2.. or PXC3.E .., Desigo automation stations PXC4/5/7.., Siemens Intelligent Valve EVG/F 3) Support of software and configuration update incl. backup/restore as well as online configuration changes for DXR1 and EVG/F. 4) Fast overview of all devices in the network (name, type, IP address, location, equipment ID). 5) Easy and intuitive diagnostics in one list for all devices or via graphic for the DXR1/2… or PXC3.E.. 6) Dashboard for a fast overview of the device commissioning status. 7) View, manage and report commissioning status of each data point (not checked, failed, passed). 8) Add/change the assignment of KNX PL-Link devices for DXR1/2 .. or PXC3.E ..PXC4/5/7 9) Add/change the assignment of DALI 1 and DALI 2 devices for PXC3.E .. 10) Indication of manually overridden data points and commanding of them. 11) Indication of data points in alarm including reset/acknowledge for the DXR2… or PXC3.E.. or PXC4/5/7.. 12) Check and change data point parameters and properties (I/O,PL-Link, ModBus, MBus). 13) Online trending for data point testing 14) Support blinds command 15) Register as foreign device discovery Requirements: • Desigo room automation stations (DXR1/2... or PXC3.E..) from Siemens on Ethernet (BACnet/IP) or MS/TP (BACnet/MSTP). • Desigo automation stations (PXC4/5..) for primary plants from Siemens on Ethernet (BACnet/IP) or MS/TP (BACnet/MSTP) or activated device access point (WLAN) ) with application loaded, network setup finished. • Siemens Intelligent Valve on Ethernet (BACnet/IP) or activated device access point (WLAN). • Network communication established over WLAN (access point/router) to a BACnet/IP network that contains the Siemens devices in the same IP subnet (proxy free) or over router to a BACnet/MSTP network. • Power save mode disabled.
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Verdict
Building Commission and ABT Go both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Building Commission's written reviews are positive against 29% of ABT Go's. ABT Go's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Building Commission against 3.4 for ABT Go. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Building Commission's written reviews are positive against 29% of ABT Go's.
Building Commission ships an update every 4 months, ABT Go every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Building Commission | ABT Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (16 ratings) — better | 3.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 522 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Schneider Electric SA | Siemens AG |
Customer experience
Building Commission
ABT Go
In-app purchases
Building Commission
No in-app purchases
ABT Go
No in-app purchases
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