PCT GO vs xBALL Gardian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PCT GO
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Professional commissioning tool for Siemens HVAC devices allowing fast and easy setting on one or severals devices. It allows to - Read and Write settings (parameters) - Save and Export the settings (to another APP user) - Import external settings - Generate a commissioning report
xBALL Gardian
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xBALL Gardian is the official application to access and manage your xBALLs through the xBALL Gardian cloud platform. This powerful interface allows you to monitor all operational data transmitted from your xBALLs to the xBALL Gardian cloud in real time, giving you complete control and immediate visibility into the operation of the entire system. Optimise efficiency, prevent failures and manage your xBALL network from anywhere, anytime. Key features: - Dashboard to display the status of all registered and connected xBALLs - Real-time monitoring of operational parameters - Data history for analysis and reporting - Intelligent notification system for abnormal conditions - Detailed maintenance log searchable either by plant, zone or location or by individual device - Immediate access and download of technical datasheets - Graphical visualisation of performance with trends and statistics - Data export in various formats for integration with other software - Secure access with compatible multi-level authentication
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: xBALL Gardian at 10.0 against PCT GO's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
PCT GO ships an update every 3 months, xBALL Gardian every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | PCT GO | xBALL Gardian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siemens AG | Bereva |
In-app purchases
PCT GO
No in-app purchases
xBALL Gardian
No in-app purchases









