BECKHOFF Diagnostics vs HueTools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
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BECKHOFF Diagnostics provides mobile, on-demand diagnostic capabilities for BECKHOFF EtherCAT devices - all through a Bluetooth connection. When used with a compatible Bluetooth gateway, your smartphone or tablet becomes a powerful on-site diagnostic tool. The app provides a clear overview of all EtherCAT devices in the connected system, including status, error, and diagnostic data. With the integrated scoping function, signal traces can be captured directly on site. Everything works out of the box, with no additional programming or configuration required. Read-only access: No configuration, no forcing, no system changes. Key Features - Bluetooth pairing with BECKHOFF Diagnostics gateways - Automatic detection of all EtherCAT devices - Error & diagnostic codes (CoE 0x10F3) - Device status & live information - Simple signal recording (scoping) - Read-only access for maximum safety Use Cases - On-site service - Customer support - Device inspection & troubleshooting - Mobile field diagnostics
HueTools
This platform simplifies the creation and deployment of rapid, quantitative, assay-based diagnostic tests. It removes the need for custom hardware and software, making advanced diagnostics accessible to more companies.
- Rapid test development
- Quantitative assay-based testing
- Eliminates physical device development
- Streamlines software integration
- Accessible diagnostics launch
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HueDx is a Rapid, Quantitative, Assay-based (RQA) test development and launch platform that eliminates the need to develop physical devices and software to launch an RQA product. In doing so, HueDx makes the accessibility of launching flagship or complimentary diagnostics accessible to companies that would not normally consider the undertaking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BECKHOFF Diagnostics at every 2 months against HueTools's every 8 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BECKHOFF Diagnostics ships an update every 2 months, HueTools every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BECKHOFF Diagnostics | HueTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.7 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beckhoff Automation GmbH | Group K Diagnostics |
In-app purchases
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
HueTools
No in-app purchases
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