Comparison

IMA Mobile vs SmartKey

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

Head to head
About

IMA Mobile

Monitor your CNC machines in real-time from your mobile device. Receive instant notifications for alarms and status changes to ensure efficient and effective facility operations. This app supports the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) by providing universal connectivity through the MTConnect standard.

Highlights
  • Real-time CNC status monitoring
  • Instant alarm and status change notifications
  • MTConnect compliant connectivity
  • Supports 24/7 manufacturing operations
  • Improves Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
  • Increases machine usage
Features
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Mitsubishi Electric is ensuring that all manufacturers can enjoy the benefits of remote machine monitoring by putting your CNC’s status in the palm of your hand. Our IMA Mobile app is designed to help manufacturers enter the era of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) by providing a simple method for monitoring your CNC machines.  The IMA Mobile App allows you to remotely monitor machine controls utilizing MTConnect, an open standard that allows universal connectivity.  By having your machine’s data readily available on your mobile device, you can be reassured your facility is operating efficiently and effectively. Real-time monitoring on: Control Mode Control State Program Overrides Get notifications on: Alarms Status changes Overrides Program changes Why do I need machine monitoring? Real-time monitoring and notifications provides: 24/7 manufacturing Assurance that projects stay on schedule Quick response to alarms Improvement of overall equipment efficiency (OEE) Increased machine usage More accurate bidding for projects Is this a Mitsubishi-exclusive product? No, IMA Mobile can be used to monitor any MTConnect compliant CNC. Do I need anything other than this app to monitor my CNC’s? Yes, you will need MTConnect compliant CNCs (Such as Mitsubishi Electric CNCs with our IMA Adapter) connected to a computer running on Windows with an Internet connection. How do I get that set up so I can monitor my CNC’s? Contact Mitsubishi Electric at contracts@meau.com, 847-478-2520, or visit us at us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en/support/services/imamobile

About

SmartKey

Features
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SmartKey helps you to easily and safely manage doors, barriers and elevators by installing our small device, after device is installed you can open doors, barriers and elevators even when there is no internet in your phone, it is also possible to share the device for specified time interval, we provide a secure connection and log each action such as when and who used device. We cooperate both with individuals who want to install our system at home, as well as with companies who want full office control and accounting. To purchase the device and cooperate, contact us via e-mail sales@smartkey.ge if you already cooperate with us and need help, contact us at support@smartkey.ge

Screenshots

IMA Mobile4 screens
SmartKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartKey at every 2 months against IMA Mobile's every 16 months. IMA Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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

IMA Mobile ships an update every 16 months, SmartKey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
IMA Mobile versus SmartKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMA MobileSmartKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.Geo Taxi LLC

In-app purchases

None

IMA Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

SmartKey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IMA Mobile free?
IMA Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartKey free?
SmartKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IMA Mobile or SmartKey have ads?
Neither IMA Mobile nor SmartKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IMA Mobile or SmartKey?
IMA Mobile ships an update every 16 months, and SmartKey every 2 months. Most recently, IMA Mobile was updated on September 10, 2026 and SmartKey on May 16, 2026.

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