DriveWizard vs KE2 Service Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DriveWizard
Access detailed product information, technical data, and troubleshooting guides by scanning QR codes on drives. Remotely edit parameters, operate, and monitor drive conditions in real-time via Bluetooth. Back up inverter parameters to the cloud for anytime, anywhere access.
- QR code scanning for product data
- Real-time drive monitoring
- Parameter editing via Bluetooth
- Cloud backup of drive parameters
- Access to technical data and catalogs
- Troubleshooting assistance
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● Scan the QR code on the drive‘s faceplate or nameplate and get easy access to full product information, technical data, catalogs, and troubleshooting. ● Edit parameters, operate the drive and monitor the drive condition in real-time by connecting the drive via Bluetooth.(See notes 1 ) ● Backup your inverter parameters in the YASKAWA Drive Cloud to have them ready when you need them, anywhere and anytime. Notes: 1: To establish a Bluetooth connection, the optional “Bluetooth LCD Keypad” is required. ● Supported drive: GA700 , GA500 , CR700 , CH700 , GA800 , HV600 , HV600 Bypass , LA700 , ES700 *The inverters that can be connected vary depending on the area where you are using. ”Bluetooth” is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Maximum communication distance of the Bluetooth connection is about 10 m. Communication distance may be shorter depending on the used smartphone and other conditions.
KE2 Service Tool
This tool enables users to discover and manage KE2 Therm Controllers and Sensors on their local network. It supports both ethernet and wireless connections for seamless device management.
- Local device discovery
- Manage KE2 Therm Controllers
- Manage KE2 Therm Sensors
- Ethernet connection support
- Wireless connection support
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The all new KE2 Service Tool allows users to locally discover and manage all ethernet and wireless KE2 Therm Controllers and Sensors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KE2 Service Tool at 4.4 against DriveWizard's 2.2. KE2 Service Tool also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). DriveWizard's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 7). 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.
KE2 Service Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of DriveWizard's written reviews are positive against 50% of KE2 Service Tool's.
DriveWizard ships an update every 5 months, KE2 Service Tool every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveWizard | KE2 Service Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (22 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION | KE2 Therm Solutions |
Customer experience
DriveWizard
KE2 Service Tool
In-app purchases
DriveWizard
No in-app purchases
KE2 Service Tool
No in-app purchases
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