DriveWizard vs Vigil
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、FSDrive-LIPV、FSDrive-LIPA_LIPC、GA800、GA501、HV600、HV600 Bypass、HV305、FP605、FP605 Bypass、FP60B、LA700、ES700、iQpump605 *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.
Vigil
Manage facility operations and tasks directly from your mobile device. Create and update work orders, conduct inspections with photo evidence, and track asset conditions. The app allows for offline work, syncing changes when connectivity is restored.
- View operational issues and asset condition
- Create and update work orders
- Conduct field inspections with photo evidence
- Offline work capabilities
- Track telemetry and notifications
- Coordinate service providers
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Vigil gives facility teams one mobile workspace for the work that keeps buildings running. SEE WHAT NEEDS ATTENTION Review operational issues, asset condition, telemetry health, notifications, and assigned work without returning to a desktop. MOVE WORK FORWARD Create and update issues and work orders, coordinate service providers, review evidence, and follow work through approval and payment. RUN INSPECTIONS IN THE FIELD Complete walkthroughs, manual temperature checks, compliance rounds, and asset capture with guided steps and photo evidence. KEEP WORKING OFFLINE Capture supported field work when connectivity is unreliable. Vigil queues eligible changes and makes sync state visible when service returns. Vigil is publicly listed and requires an account provided by a participating organization. Available features depend on your role and organization configuration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vigil at 5.0 against DriveWizard's 2.2. Vigil also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). DriveWizard's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). 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.
Vigil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriveWizard has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DriveWizard ships an update every 5 months, Vigil every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveWizard | Vigil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 1 |
| 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, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION | Exergy LLC |
Customer experience
DriveWizard
Vigil
In-app purchases
DriveWizard
No in-app purchases
Vigil
No in-app purchases









