Comparison

EFA vs SIMOVE AGV Control

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

Head to head
About

EFA

Features
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With the EFA-SmartConnect® app you can manage your networked EFAFLEX doors at a glance. In the central overview you can see the status of each individual door in real time. The app simplifies the planning of maintenance and preventive maintenance. In addition, it is easy to contact the EFAFLEX service and directly send maintenance plans. « Requirements » For the use of EFA-SmartConnect® the control platform EFA-TRONIC® with activated EFA SmartConnect® expansion board is required. This can be retrofitted. « Networking » • Doors can be connected to a common network • Doors can be integrated into existing networks « Door overview » • Overview page of all doors in the network with status and current cyclecounter • Display of the remaining number of operations or time until the next maintenance « Maintenance » • Display of the service life of individual wear parts as date or number of remaining operations based on usage analysis « Parameterization » • Access to settings « Event Log » • Display of events and description « Support request » • Trigger a service request to EFAFLEX with transmission of relevant data « What are the app permissions required for? » • Camera and microphone: Capturing QR codes and taking photos for support requests • Location: Manage and automatically change WiFi networks • Storage: Creation of support requests

About

SIMOVE AGV Control

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The SIMOVE AGV Control establishes a TCP/IP and UDP communication to an AGV that is automated with a Siemens 1200 or 1500 PLC and the SIMOVE CarrierControl library. The communication information can either be put in manually or be scanned via a QR code. Features: - QR code scan for connection details - Connection history - Intuitive vehicle control - Display of errors and warnings - Remote acknowledgement

Screenshots

EFA4 screens
SIMOVE AGV Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EFA at every 2 months against SIMOVE AGV Control's every 11 months. EFA also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

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

EFA ships an update every 2 months, SIMOVE AGV Control every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
EFA versus SIMOVE AGV Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEFASIMOVE AGV Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEFAFLEX Tor- und Sicherheitssysteme GmbH & Co. KGSiemens AG

In-app purchases

None

EFA

No in-app purchases

None

SIMOVE AGV Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EFA free?
EFA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIMOVE AGV Control free?
SIMOVE AGV Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EFA or SIMOVE AGV Control have ads?
Neither EFA nor SIMOVE AGV Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EFA or SIMOVE AGV Control?
EFA ships an update every 2 months, and SIMOVE AGV Control every 11 months. Most recently, EFA was updated on September 10, 2026 and SIMOVE AGV Control on September 16, 2026.

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