Equipment Touch vs AlpaConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Equipment Touch
Connect your iOS device to a BAS controller to manage property settings, schedule equipment, monitor trends, and respond to alarms. Access custom views or pre-built screens for maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Connect to BAS controllers via Wi-Fi/Ethernet
- Access and control property settings
- Schedule equipment operations
- Monitor trends and respond to alarms
- Upload custom Equipment Touch view files
- Real-time status updates and parameter values
- Pre-built system screens for basic troubleshooting
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The Equipment Touch App allows you to connect your iPhone or iPad to a BAS controller via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. These connection(s) allows you to effortlessly access and control property settings, schedule equipment operations, monitor trends, and respond to alarms. When you connect to the controller, the Equipment Touch App automatically uploads a custom Equipment Touch view file that resides within the controller. Once this file is fully loaded, the app provides real-time status updates and parameter values, allowing you to seamlessly navigate through screens designed for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. In cases where no custom Equipment Touch file is available in the controller, the Equipment Touch App grants access to pre-built system screens within the app itself. While these screens offer limited controller access, they serve as a valuable resource for basic troubleshooting.
AlpaConnect
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AlpaConnect app provides an integrated solution for advanced automation systems. It securely stores data collected directly from PLCs in the cloud, allowing for remote access, monitoring, and control anytime, anywhere. Key Features: 1. Real-time Data Monitoring: Check the operational status of machinery in real-time and instantly determine any anomalies. 2. Remote Control Function: Control the operation of machinery remotely through the app, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of tasks. 3. Secure Cloud Storage: Collected data is stored in the cloud in an encrypted form, allowing for access, analysis, and management at any time. 4. Intuitive User Interface: With a user-friendly design, all features are easily accessible and usable. AlpaConnect is an essential tool for the smooth management of machinery and automation systems, supporting efficient and intelligent operations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AlpaConnect at every 5 weeks against Equipment Touch's every 6 months. Equipment Touch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Equipment Touch ships an update every 6 months, AlpaConnect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and February 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Equipment Touch | AlpaConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carrier Corporation | Alpaon LLC |
In-app purchases
Equipment Touch
No in-app purchases
AlpaConnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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