Comparison

AERCO Edge vs Belimo Assistant 2

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

Head to head
About

AERCO Edge

This controller simplifies the operation and maintenance of Benchmark Platinum boilers. It offers advanced features for cost reduction, easier setup, and improved system performance. Connect remotely via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Bluetooth to monitor status, track data, and troubleshoot.

Highlights
  • EZ Setup
  • Combustion Calibration Assist
  • Flow Balancing
  • Remote Monitoring (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth)
  • Performance Tracking
  • Troubleshooting Capabilities
Features
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AERCO’s Edge is a state-of-the-art controller that reduces cost of ownership for Benchmark Platinum boilers and makes start-up, operation and maintenance a breeze. Through advanced technology and cutting-edge features (including EZ Setup, Combustion Calibration Assist, and flow balancing), AERCO’s Edge Controller saves money by reducing install and start-up costs, simplifies start-ups and maintenance, and strengthens system performance by providing a new set of features that contribute to better system design and operation. Edge provides multiple platforms to stay connected, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth and Modbus. Edge allows you to view unit and plant status, track performance and historical data, and configure, calibrate and troubleshoot from anywhere in the mechanical room.

About

Belimo Assistant 2

This app allows for the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of Belimo devices like actuators and valves using a smartphone or tablet. It offers features for checking parameters, monitoring device status, and generating reports.

Highlights
  • Device parameter modification
  • Identification data display
  • MP-Bus, BACnet, Modbus addressing
  • Guided parameter setup
  • Configuration copy/paste
  • Live trending and local override
  • Device health and operation monitoring
  • Digital report generation
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Belimo Assistant 2 enables wired and wireless setup, on-site operation, and troubleshooting of Belimo damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters with smartphone and tablet. Key features: • Check and modify device setting parameters • Display identification data: device type, position, designation, serial number, bus address • Addressing (MP-Bus, BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP) • Setup: guided parameter setup for your device • Copy/Paste configuration: replicate settings for same device type • Live Trend: perform local override and live trending with easy share function • Health: monitor overall device and operation status. E.g. Power supply, Bus state, Sensor state, etc. • Operation: monitor device KPIs with live updates • Reports: retrieve digital reports of your device with easy share function. E.g. Calibration certificate, Commissioning report • Export Device Configuration: create log file with easy share function • In-app language adjustment (EN/DE/FR/IT/ES/CN/RU/TR) Accessories: • LINK.10 (Converter USB / Bluetooth / NFC) • ZTH EU/US/AP (Service tool and Converter USB / MP-Bus) • ZIP-BT-NFC (Converter Bluetooth / NFC) Notes: • The App can be installed on iPhones or iPads with iOS 18+

Screenshots

AERCO Edge3 screens
Belimo Assistant 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AERCO Edge at 4.3 against Belimo Assistant 2's 3.4. AERCO Edge also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Belimo Assistant 2's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). 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

AERCO Edge holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AERCO Edge ships an update every 5 months, Belimo Assistant 2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AERCO Edge versus Belimo Assistant 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAERCO EdgeBelimo Assistant 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better3.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWatts Water TechnologiesBELIMO Automation AG

Customer experience

AERCO Edge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Belimo Assistant 2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

AERCO Edge

No in-app purchases

None

Belimo Assistant 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AERCO Edge free?
AERCO Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Belimo Assistant 2 free?
Belimo Assistant 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AERCO Edge or Belimo Assistant 2?
AERCO Edge is rated higher. AERCO Edge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Belimo Assistant 2 averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.
Do AERCO Edge or Belimo Assistant 2 have ads?
Neither AERCO Edge nor Belimo Assistant 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AERCO Edge or Belimo Assistant 2?
AERCO Edge ships an update every 5 months, and Belimo Assistant 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, AERCO Edge was updated on October 2, 2026 and Belimo Assistant 2 on October 17, 2026.

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