Field Device Configurator vs App Update Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Field Device Configurator
This mobile tool provides wireless access to diagnostics and process information for field devices via Bluetooth. It streamlines configuration and maintenance tasks, even in hazardous environments, with secure data transmission. An integrated device list offers a quick overview of nearby devices.
- Wireless configuration via Bluetooth
- Mobile access to diagnostics
- Process information access
- Secure data transmission
- Integrated device list
- Time-saving maintenance tool
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Wireless Field Device Configurator - the field device configuration tool via Bluetooth. The configuration tool saves time due to mobile access to diagnostics and process information even in hazardous areas. With its secure data transmission, reviewed by Fraunhofer Institute, it is the perfect tool for configuration and maintenance. The integrated device List helps to get a quick overview of all devices within range.
App Update Access
This utility app helps you manage your iOS device by checking for app updates, providing system information, and performing security checks. It also offers guides on screen recording and touch visualization, along with quick access to app settings.
- Check for app updates
- View device and system info
- Perform security checks (Jailbreak detection)
- Learn screen recording
- Activate touch visualization
- Navigate to app settings
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Looking for an easy way to access app update options, view device information, and follow helpful iOS guides? App Update Access brings useful tools and step-by-step instructions together in one lightweight app. With App Update Access you can: • Access app update options • View detailed device and system information • Check your device's jailbreak status • Follow the System Update guide • Follow the Screen Recording guide • Follow the Touch Indicator guide • Follow the App Settings guide App Update Options Access your device's app update page in just a few taps. Device Information View your iPhone or iPad model, iOS version, and other essential device information. Jailbreak Check Check whether your device appears to be jailbroken. System Update Guide Follow step-by-step instructions to open the iOS Software Update settings. Screen Recording Guide Learn how to enable Screen Recording with easy step-by-step instructions. Touch Indicator Guide Learn how to enable touch indicators for tutorials and demonstrations. App Settings Guide Follow step-by-step instructions to open app-specific settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Field Device Configurator at 5.0 against App Update Access's 4.1. Field Device Configurator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). App Update Access's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Field Device Configurator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Update Access has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Field Device Configurator ships an update every 15 months, App Update Access every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Field Device Configurator | App Update Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.1 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Endress and Hauser Instruments International AG | Namik Ersun |
Customer experience
Field Device Configurator
App Update Access
In-app purchases
Field Device Configurator
No in-app purchases
App Update Access
No in-app purchases
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