GE Digital APM V5 vs IMDTools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GE Digital APM V5
This app enables field workers to collect data on mobile devices, providing real-time alerts and instructions for immediate action. It allows for the creation of follow-up recommendations for identified issues and securely stores data offline for later synchronization.
- Mobile data collection
- Automated alerting
- Real-time instructions
- Offline data storage
- Data synchronization
- Issue follow-up recommendations
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Predix APM Rounds allows workers to collect data in the field using mobile devices. Through automated alerting built into the solution, the user will receive real time instructions for what to do and how to react to the situations in the field. Recommendations can also be created to follow up on any issues identified in the field. Data collected while the mobile device is offline is saved securely on the device until reconnected and synchronized with Predix APM.
IMDTools
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Diagnose and Monitor your integrated motor drive easily from your mobile device. IMDTools is a powerful and intuitive mobile application designed to simplify parameter management for ABB Integrated Motor Drives. With Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, IMDTools enables secure wireless configuration, monitoring, control, and troubleshooting—all from your smartphone. Key Features: PARAMETER MANAGEMENT Monitor drive status and control essential parameters in real-time with a smarter parameter experience. Improved validation, clearer terminology, parameter sub-grouping, and password-aware editing help reduce errors and improve usability. PARAMETER TRANSFER Transfer complete parameter sets to and from the drive quickly and securely. Ideal for commissioning, backups, and configuration tasks. TROUBLESHOOTING & FAULT MANAGEMENT Diagnose issues efficiently with fault management tools, access-aware status indicators, and clearer feedback to speed up issue resolution. DASHBOARD Access a quick overview of the most frequently used parameters for faster decision-making. MOBILE LOGIN & ACCESS CONTROL Log in directly from your mobile device with full access-level support. Includes lockout handling, improved password usability, and access-aware parameter visibility that shows only what you are authorized to view or edit. LIVE MOTOR CONTROL Use a mobile control panel for real-time motor interaction, including start and stop control, speed reference adjustment, RPM/Hz/percent handling, and rotation control. VIRTUAL DRIVE Use a virtual drive for demos, testing, training, and UI validation without requiring a live drive connection. QUICK ACCESS TO DOCUMENTATION Open user manuals from the app for instant reference while working on-site. Compatibility: Works with ABB ERH Drives Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IMDTools at every 3 months against GE Digital APM V5's every 9 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.
GE Digital APM V5 ships an update every 9 months, IMDTools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GE Digital APM V5 | IMDTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 495 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | General Electric Company | ABB Information Systems AG |
In-app purchases
GE Digital APM V5
No in-app purchases
IMDTools
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GE Digital APM V5 free?
Is IMDTools free?
Do GE Digital APM V5 or IMDTools have ads?
Which is updated more often, GE Digital APM V5 or IMDTools?
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