Comparison

ABT Go vs SmartKap

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

SmartKap

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The SmartKap app allows the user to review measurements of airflow, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure and differential pressure in real-time via a compatible mobile device. This data is transmitted via Bluetooth® 4.2 low consumption to connected devices within a range up to 30 meters (98 ft). SmartKap also allows the user to save logged measurements over time so that technicians can create detailed reports that can be sent via email directly to clients. SmartKap also includes a database of different air vent varieties to help gather data from all types of installations.

Screenshots

ABT Go4 screens
SmartKap4 screens

Verdict

The call

ABT Go and SmartKap are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABT Go ships an update every 6 months, SmartKap every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ABT Go versus SmartKap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABT GoSmartKap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size522 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSiemens AGSAUERMANN INDUSTRIE

In-app purchases

None

ABT Go

No in-app purchases

None

SmartKap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABT Go free?
ABT Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartKap free?
SmartKap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ABT Go or SmartKap have ads?
Neither ABT Go nor SmartKap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABT Go or SmartKap?
ABT Go ships an update every 6 months, and SmartKap every 7 months. Most recently, ABT Go was updated on July 23, 2026 and SmartKap on September 17, 2026.

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