Comparison

PlugGuide vs AKE tool.data

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

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About

PlugGuide

This app provides detailed information on central, decentralized, and unit-based ventilation systems. It offers tailored content for architects, installers, planners, property managers, owners, tenants, and wholesalers.

Highlights

Central ventilation systems
Decentralized ventilation systems
Unit-based ventilation systems
Tailored information for professionals
Information for homeowners and tenants

Features

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Informieren Sie sich über zentrale, einheitszentrale und dezentrale Wohnraumlüftungssysteme. Der PlugGuide stellt maßgeschneiderte Informationen für Architekten, Installateure, TGA-Planer, Wohnungswirtschaft / Bauträger, Eigentümer & Mieter sowie den Großhandel zur Verfügung.

About

AKE tool.data

Features

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AKE tool.data transforms your mobile device into a powerful tool-data hub for all serialized AKE tools—and beyond. Simply scan the Datamatrix code or built-in RFID chip to instantly view geometry, process and safety parameters. No code in sight? An on-screen keyboard lets you enter the SGTIN manually. If available, the app also pulls comprehensive tool data from the ETML Smart Cloud. - Datamatrix & RFID scanning - Manual SGTIN entry for non-scannable codes - Native AKE tool data display - Seamless ETML Smart Cloud integration

Screenshots

PlugGuide3 screens

AKE tool.data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PlugGuide at 8.0 against AKE tool.data's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

PlugGuide versus AKE tool.data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PlugGuide	AKE tool.data
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	33.3% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	8 MB	73 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Pluggit GmbH	AKE Knebel GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

PlugGuide

No in-app purchases

None

AKE tool.data

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugGuide free?

PlugGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is AKE tool.data free?

AKE tool.data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do PlugGuide or AKE tool.data have ads?

Neither PlugGuide nor AKE tool.data shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PlugGuide or AKE tool.data?

PlugGuide ships an update every 2 months, and AKE tool.data every 2 months. Most recently, PlugGuide was updated on October 3, 2026 and AKE tool.data on September 28, 2026.