SMART Keypad vs Johnson Controls CWa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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: • Connect Device search, Direct connection via IP address, Simulation, GDC file • Diagnosis Dashboard, logbook, fieldbus, digital and analog inputs/outputs, process controller, device information • Basic commissioning via wizard • Parameter list Menu-guided overview of all device parameters • Transfer Up-/Download and e-mailing of parameter sets • Manual control Setpoint setting, start-stop function and reversal of direction of rotation • Optical tracking • Display of the current Wi-Fi network • Search for parameters • Set parameter values • Save the parameter set • Reset the error • Release controller • Inhibit controller • Reset device (PIN, parameter set and logbook) • Automatic and manual updating of device descriptions • Log in/out • Contact to support (mail and telephone)
Johnson Controls CWa
This app assists HVAC field installers and service contractors with onsite tasks. It allows technicians to discover and configure equipment controllers, create punch lists, and balance VAV boxes, with exportable reports.
- Discover BACnet compatible equipment controllers
- View and test equipment hardware points
- Create real-time punch lists
- Configure equipment data
- Display trends and events
- Balance single duct VAV boxes
- Export balancing reports
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Connected Workflow applications (CWa) from Johnson Controls are mobile applications designed to enable HVAC Field Installers & Service Contractors to deliver onsite services at the customer locations. HVAC field technicians can: Installer Module - Discover BACnet compatible equipment controllers on a BAS field bus - View and test equipment hardware points - Create “real-time” punch lists per device Technician Module - Discover BACnet compatible JCI HVAC equipment controllers on a BAS field bus - View and configure equipment data in real-time - Displays trends and events Balancer Module - Discover BACnet compatible JCI HVAC VAV controllers on a BAS field bus - Balance single duct VAV boxes - Export balancing reports
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Johnson Controls CWa at every 3 months against SMART Keypad's every 8 months. Johnson Controls CWa also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 20%). SMART Keypad's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SMART Keypad ships an update every 8 months, Johnson Controls CWa every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMART Keypad | Johnson Controls CWa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lenze SE | Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Customer experience
SMART Keypad
Johnson Controls CWa
In-app purchases
SMART Keypad
No in-app purchases
Johnson Controls CWa
No in-app purchases
Questions
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