Comparison

DeviceConnector vs AKE tool.data

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

Head to head

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About

DeviceConnector

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Introducing the DeviceConnector: Effortlessly toggle between server and direct modes for your device. Simplify device management and enhance your control with this intuitive app.

About

AKE tool.data

Features

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AKE tool.data transforms your mobile device into a powerful tool-data hub for all serialized AKE tools—and beyond. Simply scan the Datamatrix code or built-in RFID chip to instantly view geometry, process and safety parameters. No code in sight? An on-screen keyboard lets you enter the SGTIN manually. If available, the app also pulls comprehensive tool data from the ETML Smart Cloud. - Datamatrix & RFID scanning - Manual SGTIN entry for non-scannable codes - Native AKE tool data display - Seamless ETML Smart Cloud integration

Screenshots

DeviceConnector2 screens

AKE tool.data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AKE tool.data at every 2 months against DeviceConnector's every 25 months. DeviceConnector's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

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

DeviceConnector ships an update every 25 months, AKE tool.data every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

DeviceConnector versus AKE tool.data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	DeviceConnector	AKE tool.data
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 25 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	6 MB	73 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Trinix inc.	AKE Knebel GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

DeviceConnector

No in-app purchases

None

AKE tool.data

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeviceConnector free?

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

Is AKE tool.data free?

AKE tool.data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do DeviceConnector or AKE tool.data have ads?

Neither DeviceConnector nor AKE tool.data shows ads.

Which is updated more often, DeviceConnector or AKE tool.data?

DeviceConnector ships an update every 25 months, and AKE tool.data every 2 months. Most recently, DeviceConnector was updated on October 20, 2026 and AKE tool.data on October 14, 2026.