Comparison

JCB LiveLink vs FAE

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

Head to head
About

JCB LiveLink

Access telematics and asset data from your account to improve machine uptime and reduce administrative tasks. Integrate JCB and non-JCB data for informed decision-making.

Highlights
  • Access asset information
  • View telematics data
  • Actionable uptime alerts
  • Integrate JCB and non-JCB data
  • Reduce administrative tasks
Features
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Access asset information and telematics data from your JCB LiveLink account. Increase uptime with actionable alerts. Make better decisions by integrating your JCB and non-JCB data in one place.

About

FAE

This app enhances the functionality of FAE forestry equipment. It offers sonic system calibration, real-time monitoring of machine parameters, and diagnostics for efficient operation and problem resolution. It also includes features for belt tensioning and access to company news.

Highlights
  • Sonic system calibration
  • Real-time parameter monitoring
  • Integrated diagnostics
  • Limp home mode
  • Scheduled maintenance notifications
  • Automatic belt tensioning
  • Access to FAE news
Features
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With its innovative features, the official FAE app lets you get the most out of your FAE products. Sonic management, for forestry mulchers with Sonic technology, for skid steers and excavators. The FAE app makes it possible to quickly and easily calibrate the Sonic system for a fast and accurate connection to the operating machine, boosting productivity by up to 30%. The app’s integrated diagnostics system and real-time monitoring of key parameters, like rotor speed and operating pressure, assist in resolving any problems. Additionally, the app enables you to choose your operating speed by selecting three different operating modes. Real-time parameters, limp home mode, diagnostics, RCU scheduled maintenance and machine software updates. Use the app interface to monitor your machine's operating data. The FAE app displays failures, with a description of the malfunction and the option to export the relevant report. Limp home mode allows you to move the RCU when the radio-control transmitter is not available. Moreover, it allows you to receive notifications on scheduled maintenance interventions. The app also makes it possible to update the machine software, ensuring access to the latest available improvements. Belt tensioning for FAE forestry mulchers, stump cutters, and stone crushers with a transmission belt. With this new feature, it’s possible to automatically check the exact tensioning of your transmission belts without having to rely on other tools. The FAE app also makes it possible to view the latest FAE news and access the FAE Product Registration page directly with a QR code.

Screenshots

JCB LiveLink4 screens
FAE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAE at 75% against JCB LiveLink's 13%. FAE also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAE holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of JCB LiveLink's written reviews are positive against 75% of FAE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JCB LiveLink ships an update every 2 months, FAE monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JCB LiveLink versus FAE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJCB LiveLinkFAE
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)3.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJ.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LTDFAE Group S.p.A.

Customer experience

JCB LiveLink

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

FAE

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JCB LiveLink

No in-app purchases

None

FAE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JCB LiveLink free?
JCB LiveLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAE free?
FAE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JCB LiveLink or FAE?
FAE is rated higher. JCB LiveLink averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FAE averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do JCB LiveLink or FAE have ads?
Neither JCB LiveLink nor FAE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JCB LiveLink or FAE?
JCB LiveLink ships an update every 2 months, and FAE monthly. Most recently, JCB LiveLink was updated on July 17, 2026 and FAE on September 19, 2026.

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