Comparison

A2 Autolube vs Sam by Sandvik

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

Head to head

A2 Autolube

Autolube Utility Application

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About

A2 Autolube

Features

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The new A2 Autolube is the cutting edge in lubrication controllers. Connect via Bluetooth to setup, test and secure your A2 Autolube. Then over time, download logs to analyse your lubrication systems performance.

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Sam by Sandvik

Features

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SAM by Sandvik is our ever-evolving digital service designed to support operational excellence in your crushing and screening plant. It is a digital tool designed for team members responsible for running daily operations. It's their digital assistant – bringing people, activities and data together in an easy-to-use, seamless collaborative tool that will power tomorrow's data-driven operations.

Screenshots

A2 Autolube4 screens

Sam by Sandvik4 screens

Verdict

The call

A2 Autolube and Sam by Sandvik are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

A2 Autolube ships an update every 5 weeks, Sam by Sandvik monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

A2 Autolube versus Sam by Sandvik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	A2 Autolube	Sam by Sandvik
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS	16.0 — better	17.6
Further details — not scored
Size	18 MB	120 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	F and O Industrial Controls Pty Ltd	Sandvik Mining

In-app purchases

None

A2 Autolube

No in-app purchases

None

Sam by Sandvik

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A2 Autolube free?

A2 Autolube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Sam by Sandvik free?

Sam by Sandvik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do A2 Autolube or Sam by Sandvik have ads?

Neither A2 Autolube nor Sam by Sandvik shows ads.

Which is updated more often, A2 Autolube or Sam by Sandvik?

A2 Autolube ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sam by Sandvik monthly. Most recently, A2 Autolube was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sam by Sandvik on October 30, 2026.