Comparison

Smart Actuator vs Edge Node Companion

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

Head to head
About

Smart Actuator

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The SAUTER SmartActuator app gives you full access to all the functions of the SAUTER Smart Actuator product range, consisting of damper drives and valve actuators. The connection to the Smart Actuator is made locally via Bluetooth LE or via remote access as soon as the Smart Actuator is connected to the SAUTER Cloud. The connection to the SAUTER Cloud requires a WiFi network with an internet connection. The Smart Actuator app has been developed for commissioning and service and provides the following functions: • Smart Actuator Configuration • Selecting, loading and configuring control technology applications. • Display of live values • Backup - restore of device data • Creation of sample templates for easy commissioning in larger projects • Creating and managing your own account for remote access to the Smart Actuator • Organise Smart Actuator's in projects and configure them for remote access via the SAUTR Cloud • Connecting the Smart Actuator to the SAUTER Cloud • Firmware update via the cloud • Remote access to all actuator and application parameters • Access to SAUTER App-Store and Smart Actuator applications

About

Edge Node Companion

This application guides users through the setup and configuration of Edge Nodes for MOTOTRBO systems. It offers step-by-step instructions to simplify deployment and accelerate installation times for partners.

Highlights
  • Guided step-by-step instructions
  • Streamlined setup process
  • Accelerated installation times
  • MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus compatibility
  • MOTOTRBO IP Site Connect compatibility
Features
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Simplify Your Edge Node Deployments Setting up and configuring the Edge Node for MOTOTRBO systems* can be complex, but it doesn't have to be. The Edge Node Companion app simplifies the entire process, providing our partners with clear, step-by-step guidance. This app streamlines setup and deployment, helping you complete installations quickly and efficiently. With the Edge Node Companion App, you can expect: • Guided Instructions: Follow intuitive, step-by-step directions that eliminate guesswork. • Streamlined Setup: Accelerate your deployment times with a simplified process. • Faster Installations: Empower your team to complete Edge Node configurations with ease. Currently compatible with Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO™ Capacity Plus and MOTOTRBO™ IP Site Connect systems.

Screenshots

Smart Actuator4 screens
Edge Node Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smart Actuator and Edge Node Companion are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Smart Actuator versus Edge Node Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ActuatorEdge Node Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB119 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFr. Sauter AGMotorola Solutions, Inc

In-app purchases

None

Smart Actuator

No in-app purchases

None

Edge Node Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Actuator free?
Smart Actuator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Edge Node Companion free?
Edge Node Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Actuator or Edge Node Companion have ads?
Neither Smart Actuator nor Edge Node Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Actuator or Edge Node Companion?
Smart Actuator ships an update every 2 months, and Edge Node Companion every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Actuator was updated on October 12, 2026 and Edge Node Companion on October 15, 2026.

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