SMART Keypad vs SEW RemoteAssist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SMART Keypad
This application enables the diagnosis and configuration of a Lenze i500 inverter via a WLAN module. It offers features for connecting, diagnosing device status, performing basic commissioning, managing parameters, and controlling the inverter manually. Users can also transfer parameter sets and reset errors.
- Inverter diagnosis and parameterization
- Device connection and search
- Parameter list and management
- Manual inverter control
- Parameter set transfer
- Error reset and device reset
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This app allows the diagnosis and parameterization of a Lenze i500 inverter. A WLAN module on the i500 inverter is required for communication. Supported views and functions: โข Connect Device search, Direct connection via IP address, Simulation, GDC file โข Diagnosis Dashboard, logbook, fieldbus, digital and analog inputs/outputs, process controller, device information โข Basic commissioning via wizard โข Parameter list Menu-guided overview of all device parameters โข Transfer Up-/Download and e-mailing of parameter sets โข Manual control Setpoint setting, start-stop function and reversal of direction of rotation โข Optical tracking โข Display of the current Wi-Fi network โข Search for parameters โข Set parameter values โข Save the parameter set โข Reset the error โข Release controller โข Inhibit controller โข Reset device (PIN, parameter set and logbook) โข Automatic and manual updating of device descriptions โข Log in/out โข Contact to support (mail and telephone)
SEW RemoteAssist
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With the SEW RemoteAssist app, you can receive support from a service technician anytime and anywhere. The integrated video chat function allows you to work directly with an expert from SEW-EURODRIVE using augmented reality and resolve your issue together. This saves you a lot of time and effort. You can add comments during the conversation, which increases efficiency and productivity. You can also share documentation such as checklists, images or videos in the app and during the remote call for additional support. Benefit from a fast response time, an increased your first-time-fix rate and significantly reduced costs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SEW RemoteAssist at every 5 weeks against SMART Keypad's every 8 months. SMART Keypad's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SMART Keypad ships an update every 8 months, SEW RemoteAssist every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | SMART Keypad | SEW RemoteAssist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lenze SE | SEW-Eurodrive GmbH & Co KG |
In-app purchases
SMART Keypad
No in-app purchases
SEW RemoteAssist
No in-app purchases
Questions
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