Comparison

ABT Go vs Facility Grid

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Facility Grid

This application streamlines field commissioning and quality control for teams. It offers customizable roles and permissions, an intuitive interface, and offline access to project data. Keep projects on track and teams aligned with seamless synchronization.

Highlights
  • Customizable roles and permissions
  • Intuitive interface for all skill levels
  • Offline access to project data
  • Automatic data synchronization
  • Seamless connection to FacilityGrid.net
Features
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Facility Grid makes it easy for your whole team to stay on top of commissioning and quality control in the field. Whether someone is highly technical or brand new to the process, the app gives everyone the right information at the right time—online or offline. Key Highlights: • See only what matters with customizable roles and permissions • Simple, intuitive interface for all skill levels • Access project data, activities, and equipment details anywhere • Work confidently offline; sync automatically when reconnected • Seamlessly connected to FacilityGrid.net Keep your projects moving, your team aligned, and your work on track—wherever the day takes you. Requires an active FacilityGrid.net account.

Screenshots

ABT Go4 screens
Facility Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

ABT Go and Facility Grid both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 29% of ABT Go's written reviews are positive against 0% of Facility Grid's. ABT Go also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Facility Grid's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for ABT Go against 3.4 for Facility Grid. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of ABT Go's written reviews are positive against 0% of Facility Grid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABT Go ships an update every 6 months, Facility Grid monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ABT Go versus Facility Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABT GoFacility Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings) — better3.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings713 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size522 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSiemens AGFacility Grid, LLC

Customer experience

ABT Go

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

Facility Grid

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ABT Go

No in-app purchases

None

Facility Grid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABT Go free?
ABT Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Facility Grid free?
Facility Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ABT Go or Facility Grid?
ABT Go is rated higher. ABT Go averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Facility Grid averages 3.4 from 13 ratings.
Do ABT Go or Facility Grid have ads?
Neither ABT Go nor Facility Grid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABT Go or Facility Grid?
ABT Go ships an update every 6 months, and Facility Grid monthly. Most recently, ABT Go was updated on November 6, 2026 and Facility Grid on November 6, 2026.

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