Comparison

ABB CLOSER vs smartHMI

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

Head to head
About

ABB CLOSER

Features
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This application includes interactive operation and troubleshooting guides for ABB electrification products. The guides can be accessed and used when you need support in front of the equipment. The guidance uses the power of augmented reality (AR) on the devices with AR capabilities. Non-AR mode is available for convenience as well.

About

smartHMI

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smartHMI mobile enables commissioning, operation and service of supported Siemens HVAC control systems. The app provides a mobile user interface for monitoring and managing connected systems throughout their lifecycle. The application includes sample dashboards and plant views for common HVAC applications. These can be exported, customized outside the app and re-imported to support additional system types and use cases. Features: . Connect locally via TCP/IP or USB, or remotely through Siemens cloud services. . Monitor system operation using application-specific graphics and dashboards. . Access and adjust controller functions from your mobile device. . Review active alarms and historic alarms. . Analyze trends and operational data. . Activate and deploy licenses to supported controllers.

Screenshots

ABB CLOSER4 screens
smartHMI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ABB CLOSER at every 3 months against smartHMI's every 7 months. 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

ABB CLOSER ships an update every 3 months, smartHMI every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ABB CLOSER versus smartHMI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABB CLOSERsmartHMI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB115 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperABB Information Systems AGSiemens AG

In-app purchases

None

ABB CLOSER

No in-app purchases

None

smartHMI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABB CLOSER free?
ABB CLOSER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is smartHMI free?
smartHMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ABB CLOSER or smartHMI have ads?
Neither ABB CLOSER nor smartHMI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABB CLOSER or smartHMI?
ABB CLOSER ships an update every 3 months, and smartHMI every 7 months. Most recently, ABB CLOSER was updated on September 10, 2026 and smartHMI on September 16, 2026.

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