Comparison

DevCom vs AMS Device Configurator

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

Head to head
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

About

AMS Device Configurator

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson field instruments with Bluetooth connectivity. Perform quick checks, resolve issues, and access device information through a consistent interface across supported products.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity for instrument configuration
  • Perform quick maintenance rounds
  • Troubleshoot and resolve instrument issues
  • Consistent interface across Emerson products
  • Access device information conveniently
  • Supports a wide range of Emerson instruments
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The AMS Device Configurator mobile app allows you to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson field instruments with Bluetooth® connectivity. Quickly perform rounds, resolve simple issues, and address what needs immediate attention. The AMS Device Configurator app interface provides a consistent experience across Emerson products and gives convenient access to information. Supported devices: Rosemount™ 4051S Pressure Transmitter Rosemount 3051 Pressure Transmitter Rosemount 3144S Temperature Transmitter Rosemount 3408 Level Transmitter Rosemount 1208 Level and Flow Transmitter Micro Motion™ 4700 Coriolis Config I/O Transmitter Micro Motion 4700 Coriolis IS I/O Transmitter Micro Motion 1600 Coriolis Config I/O Transmitter Micro Motion 1600 Coriolis Ethernet Transmitter Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DVC7K Digital Valve Controller Fisher ARMOR™ Requires iOS 26.0 or later.

Screenshots

DevCom1 screens
AMS Device Configurator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AMS Device Configurator at none against DevCom's 1. DevCom's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. AMS Device Configurator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DevCom against 5.0 for AMS Device Configurator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DevCom versus AMS Device Configurator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevComAMS Device Configurator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProComSol, LtdEmerson Process Management

Customer experience

DevCom

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

AMS Device Configurator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DevCom

One-time1
  • DevCom License Purchase$949.99
None

AMS Device Configurator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DevCom free?
DevCom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AMS Device Configurator free?
AMS Device Configurator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DevCom or AMS Device Configurator?
DevCom and AMS Device Configurator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DevCom or AMS Device Configurator have ads?
Neither DevCom nor AMS Device Configurator shows ads.

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