Comparison

DriveWizard vs Vigil

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

DriveWizard3 screens
Vigil4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DriveWizard versus Vigil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveWizardVigil
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATIONExergy LLC

Customer experience

DriveWizard

All ratings23 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative69.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

Vigil

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DriveWizard

No in-app purchases

None

Vigil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DriveWizard free?
DriveWizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vigil free?
Vigil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DriveWizard or Vigil?
Vigil is rated higher. DriveWizard averages 2.2 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Vigil averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DriveWizard or Vigil have ads?
Neither DriveWizard nor Vigil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveWizard or Vigil?
DriveWizard ships an update every 5 months, and Vigil every 3 weeks. Most recently, DriveWizard was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vigil on November 6, 2026.

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