Comparison

Snap vs DeWalt ACMS

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

Head to head
About

Snap

Access the full product catalog of tools and view new product releases. Connect to a mobile store to check account balances, make payments, and communicate with your dealer. Express interest in products and promotions directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Full product catalog access
  • View new product releases
  • National promotion participation
  • Mobile store account balance
  • Make payments via mobile store
  • Instant text/chat communication
  • "I'm interested" feature
Features
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Snap-on® Connect is a quick and easy way to get product information, view new product and participate in national promotions. Navigate the full catalog of Snap-on® Tools for the right solution to complete the job with confidence. When connected to a Mobile Store*, you can view account balances and make payments*, also communicate instantly via text or chat and order promotions specific to your connected mobile store*. Let him know that you are interested in a product or promotion using the "I'm interested" feature. Since 1920, Snap-on Tools has delivered quality, innovation and performance to get the job done- and done right- the first time and every time. *Participating Mobile Stores only

About

DeWalt ACMS

Features
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Use your device to monitor the number of hours your air compressor is running and receive maintenance data on your phone. SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATED WITH DEWALT AIR COMPRESSORS -Information for select models is pre-loaded into the app and automatically populates data such as oil change intervals, air filter replacement intervals, belt information, and more. -Simply choose your specific DEWALT air compressor model number within the app, and pair the app with the monitoring device mounted on your air compressor, to begin recording run time. DAILY MAINTENANCE REMINDERS -You choose the time of day to receive the maintenance reminders to check the compressor. VIEW KEY DATA FOR YOUR COMPRESSOR -User-friendly dashboard displays the status of your compressor. -Hours remaining until an oil change is needed -Hours remaining until the air intake filter should be replaced -Drive belt hours remaining until the belt tension should be checked -A maintenance log screen is included to note when the maintenance was completed. -For example, enter your own notation and the date the oil change was completed -Graph data is available to monitor how often the compressor is running. -This is key if the air compressor is running during a time of day you do not expect it to be FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -Common FAQ’s are available for additional information and trouble shooting. ORDER PARTS AS NEEDED -Access the shopping cart via DEWALT Service Net directly from the app when oil, filters, belts and other parts may be needed to maintain your compressor. SERVICE CENTER LOCATOR -Simply enter your location and the nearest service centers will be shown. Protect your compressor investment and enjoy years of trouble-free operation.

Screenshots

Snap4 screens
DeWalt ACMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Snap at every 2 months against DeWalt ACMS's every 38 months. DeWalt ACMS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snap ships an update every 2 months, DeWalt ACMS every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Snap versus DeWalt ACMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapDeWalt ACMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (697 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings697 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnap-on Inc.MAT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Bugs and requests

Snap

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot log in or create account
  • App constantly crashes or shows error messages
  • Catalog and pricing information not loading properly
  • Incompatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and order tools directly from the app
  • Integration with dealer accounts and payment options
  • Improved search and navigation
  • Consistent pricing and catalog information

DeWalt ACMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Snap

No in-app purchases

None

DeWalt ACMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snap free?
Snap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeWalt ACMS free?
DeWalt ACMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Snap or DeWalt ACMS have ads?
Neither Snap nor DeWalt ACMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snap or DeWalt ACMS?
Snap ships an update every 2 months, and DeWalt ACMS every 38 months. Most recently, Snap was updated on September 24, 2026 and DeWalt ACMS on September 13, 2026.

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