Comparison

ABT Go vs Pockethernet 2

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

Pockethernet 2

This tool assists computer network professionals with Ethernet network installation and maintenance. It allows for measurements, remote control of functions, and report generation when used with a connected device.

Highlights
  • Network analysis
  • Ethernet installation support
  • Maintenance tool
  • Remote function control
  • Measurement capabilities
  • Report generation
Features
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Pockethernet 2 is a tool for computer network professionals. It's a smartphone connected cable and network analyzer that helps you in the installation and maintenance of Ethernet networks. The app enables you to make measurements with the Pockethernet device, remote control every function and generate a report of your findings.

Screenshots

ABT Go4 screens
Pockethernet 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ABT Go at 3.6 against Pockethernet 2's 3.0. Pockethernet 2's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

ABT Go holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of ABT Go's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pockethernet 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABT Go ships an update every 6 months, Pockethernet 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ABT Go versus Pockethernet 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABT GoPockethernet 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size522 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSiemens AGPoket Hardware GmbH

Customer experience

ABT Go

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Pockethernet 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

ABT Go

No in-app purchases

None

Pockethernet 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABT Go free?
ABT Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pockethernet 2 free?
Pockethernet 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ABT Go or Pockethernet 2?
ABT Go is rated higher. ABT Go averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pockethernet 2 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ABT Go or Pockethernet 2 have ads?
Neither ABT Go nor Pockethernet 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABT Go or Pockethernet 2?
ABT Go ships an update every 6 months, and Pockethernet 2 every 2 months. Most recently, ABT Go was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pockethernet 2 on October 13, 2026.

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