Comparison

SEVEN Actuator vs ioBroker Objects

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

Head to head
About

SEVEN Actuator

Features
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Industrial valves in process technology are automated with SEVEN electric actuators. They form the interface between valve and the distributed control system in the plant. The SEVEN App allows flexible and fast actuator setting and configuration using modern smartphones or tablets. This 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 and configured on the actuator). The App offers a simple option to read out actuator data, allowing efficient, competent and customer-friendly service. Comprehensive service and device data of your actuators can be read via Bluetooth and shared e.g. via e-mail or messenger as snapshot files. For better protection against unauthorized access, SEVEN user levels/accounts are now governed by means of the proven SEVEN User Management System. The SEVEN App is a commissioning, operation, and parameterization software for SEVEN actuators and offers the following functions: • Connection via Bluetooth • Fast Bluetooth data transfer • Fast current operating status of the actuator at a glance • Fast display of major actuator information • Indication and modification of configuration parameters • Reading and transfer of all time-stamped operational device data (datalogger) of the actuator via e-mail or messenger to your computer device for detailed analysis • Reading and transfer of snapshots (STE-file) via e-mail or messenger to your preferred service contact (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 and order data of your SEVEN device • Available in several languages • The following functions are available, depending on the activated user level: - Remote actuator control for commissioning - Setting the end positions Usable for all actuators manufactured after 01/01/2026.

About

ioBroker Objects

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ioBroker Objects ist eine native iOS-App zum Durchsuchen, Beobachten und Bedienen deiner ioBroker-Objekte und States. Verbinde dich direkt im lokalen Netzwerk, über VPN oder über Cloudflare Zero Trust mit deiner ioBroker-Instanz. Die App unterstützt simple-api und rest-api, erkennt den passenden API-Typ automatisch und kann Werte per Live-Updates oder Polling aktuell halten. Funktionen: • Mehrere ioBroker-Verbindungen speichern • Objektbaum nach Adapter und Struktur durchsuchen • States lesen und schreibbare Werte ändern • Favoriten, Suche, Filter und Detailansichten • Konfigurierbares Smart-Home-Dashboard • Komponenten für Licht, Rollladen, Thermostat, Sensoren, Energie, Aktionen und mehr • Home-Screen-Widgets für States, Steuerung und Dashboard • Apple-Watch-App für ausgewählte Objekte • Watch-Komplikationen für wichtige Werte • Kurzbefehle und Siri-Aktionen zum Lesen und Schreiben von States • Optionaler iCloud-Sync für Einrichtung, Favoriten und Dashboard-Konfiguration • Cloudflare Zero Trust Service Token pro Verbindung • Sichere Speicherung sensibler Zugangsdaten im iOS-Schlüsselbund Die App greift nicht direkt auf deine ioBroker-Datenbank zu. Sie verwendet HTTP/HTTPS für REST-Anfragen und optional WebSocket für Live-Updates. Passwörter, Cloudflare-Secrets und Zugangsdaten bleiben lokal auf deinem Gerät und werden nicht über iCloud synchronisiert. Voraussetzungen: Du benötigst eine eigene ioBroker-Installation mit simple-api oder rest-api. Für Live-Updates ist zusätzlich ein ioBroker web- oder admin-Adapter mit socket.io erforderlich.

Screenshots

SEVEN Actuator4 screens
ioBroker Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SEVEN Actuator at 15.0 against ioBroker Objects's 26.2. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SEVEN Actuator versus ioBroker Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEVEN ActuatorioBroker Objects
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIPOS Aktorik GmbHThomas Entner

In-app purchases

None

SEVEN Actuator

No in-app purchases

None

ioBroker Objects

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SEVEN Actuator free?
SEVEN Actuator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ioBroker Objects free?
ioBroker Objects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SEVEN Actuator or ioBroker Objects have ads?
Neither SEVEN Actuator nor ioBroker Objects shows ads.

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