Comparison

Edison XRef vs easy2connect US

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

Head to head
About

Edison XRef

Features
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Edison Fuse's XRef tool is an ideal tool for electricians, electrical wholesalers, purchasing professionals, equipment specifiers and electrical engineers. With over 200,000 parts within the database, competitor parts can be cross-referenced anytime, anywhere for free! Edison product details and data sheets can be downloaded directly on to your mobile device. It also has Distributor locator, which uses geo-coordinates to locate the closest store in our vast network of authorized electrical distributors..

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easy2connect US

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Configure, parameterize, and diagnose hydraulic valves with digital on-board electronics, OBED. It has never been easier to configure hydraulic valves, optimize performance, check status, and get plain text error messages. Connect to onboard digital electronics on Bosch Rexroth hydraulic valves with Bluetooth using the easy2connect app. This simplifies commissioning and increases productivity. The easy2connect app allows you to establish a Bluetooth connection to the OBED digital controls in Bosch Rexroth hydraulic valves from smartphone or tablet. Valves require a Bluetooth dongle for communication (VT-ZBT-1-1X). This can be included with valve or added in the field. The communication adapter displays operating status LED's (red/green) and turns blue while communicating over Bluetooth. Valves identify themselves to the app. View the electronic nameplate (model code, material number, software, firmware). Check operating temperature of electronics and operating hours. Monitor Status and errors displayed in plain text, like Cable Break. Login (or create password) for full access to easy2connect features. See internal command values, actual output values, configure analog I/O signal and range. Set Controller options for application setup. The patented slider bar allows you to adjust sensitivity between moderate and aggressive to optimize dynamics when actively using closed loop pressure control. Experts can enter individual parameters for Proportional, Integral, and Active Damping, as desired. OBED models with IO Link (L1 option) display IO Link status and all master information. The Sensor screen configures pressure sensor, signal type, and operating range. Save changes in a file on handheld device when finished with commissioning. Import a setup from your OBED valve, or export parameters from a saved file to duplicate settings in a spare valve for easy replacement. Learn more about hydraulic valves with Bluetooth here www.boschrexroth.com/obed

Screenshots

Edison XRef4 screens
easy2connect US3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: easy2connect US at every 2 months against Edison XRef's every 75 months. Edison XRef's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Edison XRef ships an update every 75 months, easy2connect US every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Edison XRef versus easy2connect US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdison XRefeasy2connect US
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 75 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size49 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCooper Bussmann, LLCBosch Rexroth Corporation (A7Z883UURX)

In-app purchases

None

Edison XRef

No in-app purchases

None

easy2connect US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Edison XRef free?
Edison XRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is easy2connect US free?
easy2connect US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Edison XRef or easy2connect US have ads?
Neither Edison XRef nor easy2connect US shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Edison XRef or easy2connect US?
Edison XRef ships an update every 75 months, and easy2connect US every 2 months. Most recently, Edison XRef was updated on October 26, 2026 and easy2connect US on October 28, 2026.

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