Comparison

VEGA Tools vs AUMA Assistant

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

Head to head
About

VEGA Tools

Configure and monitor industrial sensors wirelessly via Bluetooth using your smartphone or tablet. Access detailed instrument information, documentation, and diagnostic functions for efficient setup and operation.

Highlights
  • Wireless sensor adjustment via Bluetooth
  • Intuitive configuration interface
  • Real-time measurement visualization
  • Sensor status diagnostics
  • Instrument information retrieval via serial number
  • Access to product documentation
  • Optimal sensor alignment using tilt sensor
Features
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This app enables wireless adjustment of sensors that have the display/adjustment module PLICSCOM with Bluetooth. Your smartphone or tablet gives you convenient access to the adjustment functions of the sensor. The intuitive user interface of the app makes it very easy to configure the sensor and put it into operation. The optimized display and diagnostic function allows you to e.g. visualize the measured value or sensor status quickly and easily. By entering the serial number, all relevant information about your VEGA instrument can be retrieved. Optionally, you can get this information on your smartphone by scanning the data matrix code or barcode on the type label. General device information (instrument name, article number, delivery date, etc.), an overview of product features and the device-specific documentation (operating instructions, test certificates and safety notes) are thus available anytime, anywhere. By making use of the tilt sensor integrated in the smartphone, the app also allows the user to optimally align the radar sensor with the tank discharge opening in bulk solids applications.

About

AUMA Assistant

Configure and diagnose industrial electric actuators remotely via smartphone or tablet. Upload data to the cloud for analysis and service, and access important actuator documents. Offers user-level authorizations for secure access.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth actuator configuration
  • Cloud data upload for analysis
  • Remote diagnostics
  • Download actuator documents
  • User authorization levels
  • Fault and warning status display
Features
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Industrial valves in process technology are automated with AUMA electric actuators. They form the interface between valve and the distributed control system of the. The AUMA Assistant App allows flexible and fast actuator setting and configuration using modern notebooks or smartphones. The saves both, time and money for commissioning and maintenance. The App offers comprehensive configuration and diagnostic options, easy and straightforward. Actuator connection is made via Bluetooth interface (if available at the actuator). The next objective is to enhance the communication interface for iOS also for TIGRON and AUMATIC Generation .2. This should be implemented during the few next months. The App offers a simple option to upload actuator data to the AUMA Cloud allowing efficient, competent and customer-friendly service. Comprehensive service and device data of your actuators can be read via Bluetooth and uploaded to the AUMA Cloud as snapshot files. There, the data is partially automatically analysed, sorted. and organised as required. For better protection against unauthorised access, AUMA user levels / authorizations are now governed by means of the proven AUMA User Management System. AUMA Assistant App (V5.0) for commissioning, operation and parametrisation for smartphones and tablets for PROFOX actuators (as of firmware version 01.02.03) • Connection via Bluetooth • Fast Bluetooth data transfer • Automatic update information via App Store (in case of available online connection) • Fast fault and warning status display (NAMUR or AUMA categories) • Fast display of major actuator information • Download of actuator documents: Technical data sheet, operation instructions, inspection certificate, wiring diagram • Indication and modification of configuration parameters • Online connection to AUMA Cloud with automated login to AUMA account with offline rights for 30 days (following registration with AUMA account, refer to appendices) • Reading and transmission of all time-stamped operational and device data (snapshot) of your actuators to the AUMA Cloud (with clear presentation of actuators and partially automated sorting, analysis in AUMA Cloud) • Reading and transfer of snapshots via e-mail directly to the AUMA Service (for remote diagnostics by an experienced service expert) • Scanning the data matrix codes of your name plates to record simple device information such as the serial numbers of your AUMA devices • Transfer of serial number lists to AUMA Cloud (with clear presentation of actuators and partially automated sorting) • Available in several languages The following functions are available, depending on the user level: • Remote actuator control for commissioning • Setting the end positions

Screenshots

VEGA Tools4 screens
AUMA Assistant3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VEGA Tools at 80% against AUMA Assistant's 25%. VEGA Tools also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

VEGA Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of VEGA Tools's written reviews are positive against 25% of AUMA Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VEGA Tools versus AUMA Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVEGA ToolsAUMA Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21 ratings) — better2.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better9
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB402 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEGA Grieshaber KGAUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

VEGA Tools

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

AUMA Assistant

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

VEGA Tools

No in-app purchases

None

AUMA Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VEGA Tools free?
VEGA Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AUMA Assistant free?
AUMA Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VEGA Tools or AUMA Assistant?
VEGA Tools is rated higher. VEGA Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while AUMA Assistant averages 2.3 from 9 ratings.
Do VEGA Tools or AUMA Assistant have ads?
Neither VEGA Tools nor AUMA Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VEGA Tools or AUMA Assistant?
VEGA Tools ships an update monthly, and AUMA Assistant monthly. Most recently, VEGA Tools was updated on September 25, 2026 and AUMA Assistant on September 26, 2026.

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