NN direct core vs KUKA MixedReality Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
NN direct core
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The Natec Network direct core app is created for those customers, who own Natec Network equipment or who signed contracts with the Natec Network. With the Natec Network direct core app you get mobile access to the most important KPIโs of your equipment, technical documentation as well as information on current service requests. You also have the possibility to create new service requests. The security of the data connection naturally complies with the usual high Natec Network direct standards.
KUKA MixedReality Assistant
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Fast robot commissioning with the help of Augmented Reality (AR): It connects the real with the virtual world, thus enriching the environment of the robot cell with digital information in a clear and uncomplicated manner. This not only accelerates installation, but also makes working with the robot safer, as errors can be detected and corrected quickly. With the software, a created safety configuration can be examined and verified at a glance. All relevant data is graphically displayed in real-time directly on the robot: Monitoring spaces, safety-oriented tools and the cell area. The display of the corresponding configuration parameters of the spaces or tools is also possible. In addition, movements can be simulated with a virtual robot and tool. This allows potential collisions to be detected without having to move the physical robot. Furthermore, with the integrated demo mode the functions can be tried out without an actual robot. The app is easy to set up and operate: After installation on the iPhone or iPad, all relevant robot data is sent directly from the controller to the mobile device via WLAN through a router or access point (not a KUKA product) and displayed visually. The KUKA.MixedReality Safe technology package is used for this purpose, which needs to be installed on the robot controller. In addition, the KUKA.SafeOperation technology package must be installed to use the safety functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KUKA MixedReality Assistant at every 4 months against NN direct core's every 19 months. NN direct core's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NN direct core ships an update every 19 months, KUKA MixedReality Assistant every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | NN direct core | KUKA MixedReality Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 4 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 16.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 273 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | symmedia GmbH | KUKA AG |
In-app purchases
NN direct core
No in-app purchases
KUKA MixedReality Assistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
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