Comparison

DeWalt ACMS vs ActiveStart Plus

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

Head to head
About

DeWalt ACMS

Features
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Use your device to monitor the number of hours your air compressor is running and receive maintenance data on your phone. SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATED WITH DEWALT AIR COMPRESSORS -Information for select models is pre-loaded into the app and automatically populates data such as oil change intervals, air filter replacement intervals, belt information, and more. -Simply choose your specific DEWALT air compressor model number within the app, and pair the app with the monitoring device mounted on your air compressor, to begin recording run time. DAILY MAINTENANCE REMINDERS -You choose the time of day to receive the maintenance reminders to check the compressor. VIEW KEY DATA FOR YOUR COMPRESSOR -User-friendly dashboard displays the status of your compressor. -Hours remaining until an oil change is needed -Hours remaining until the air intake filter should be replaced -Drive belt hours remaining until the belt tension should be checked -A maintenance log screen is included to note when the maintenance was completed. -For example, enter your own notation and the date the oil change was completed -Graph data is available to monitor how often the compressor is running. -This is key if the air compressor is running during a time of day you do not expect it to be FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -Common FAQ’s are available for additional information and trouble shooting. ORDER PARTS AS NEEDED -Access the shopping cart via DEWALT Service Net directly from the app when oil, filters, belts and other parts may be needed to maintain your compressor. SERVICE CENTER LOCATOR -Simply enter your location and the nearest service centers will be shown. Protect your compressor investment and enjoy years of trouble-free operation.

About

ActiveStart Plus

Features
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This app is a power monitoring tool that allows the user to monitor the load usage on an RV or other application. This same app is used for the family of Active Controls hardware including the well pump and standard softstarter like our SS16 rooftop unit. The app also allows the user to diagnose issues related to shutting down the Active Controls unit. This app monitors, voltage, current, frequency and other faults that can lead to problems for the electronics thus shutting down the output to protect the appliances and the whole RV or other application.

Screenshots

DeWalt ACMS4 screens
ActiveStart Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ActiveStart Plus at every 3 months against DeWalt ACMS's every 38 months. DeWalt ACMS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

DeWalt ACMS ships an update every 38 months, ActiveStart Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DeWalt ACMS versus ActiveStart Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeWalt ACMSActiveStart Plus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAT INDUSTRIES, LLCActive Controls, LLC

In-app purchases

None

DeWalt ACMS

No in-app purchases

None

ActiveStart Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeWalt ACMS free?
DeWalt ACMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ActiveStart Plus free?
ActiveStart Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DeWalt ACMS or ActiveStart Plus have ads?
Neither DeWalt ACMS nor ActiveStart Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeWalt ACMS or ActiveStart Plus?
DeWalt ACMS ships an update every 38 months, and ActiveStart Plus every 3 months. Most recently, DeWalt ACMS was updated on October 27, 2026 and ActiveStart Plus on October 28, 2026.

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