IMA Mobile vs Access Control System
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Access Control System
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This is a developer utility for working with wireless lock devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Access Control System at every 2 days against IMA Mobile's every 16 months. IMA Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IMA Mobile ships an update every 16 months, Access Control System every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IMA Mobile | Access Control System |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. | Silver Pine Software, LLC |
In-app purchases
IMA Mobile
No in-app purchases
Access Control System
No in-app purchases
Questions
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