Comparison

AUMA Assistant vs Drivetune

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

Head to head
About

AUMA Assistant

Configure and diagnose industrial electric actuators remotely via smartphone or tablet. Upload data to the cloud for analysis and service, and access important actuator documents. Offers user-level authorizations for secure access.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth actuator configuration
  • Cloud data upload for analysis
  • Remote diagnostics
  • Download actuator documents
  • User authorization levels
  • Fault and warning status display
Features
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Industrial valves in process technology are automated with AUMA electric actuators. They form the interface between valve and the distributed control system of the. The AUMA Assistant App allows flexible and fast actuator setting and configuration using modern notebooks or smartphones. The 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 at the actuator). The next objective is to enhance the communication interface for iOS also for TIGRON and AUMATIC Generation .2. This should be implemented during the few next months. The App offers a simple option to upload actuator data to the AUMA Cloud allowing efficient, competent and customer-friendly service. Comprehensive service and device data of your actuators can be read via Bluetooth and uploaded to the AUMA Cloud as snapshot files. There, the data is partially automatically analysed, sorted. and organised as required. For better protection against unauthorised access, AUMA user levels / authorizations are now governed by means of the proven AUMA User Management System. AUMA Assistant App (V5.0) for commissioning, operation and parametrisation for smartphones and tablets for PROFOX actuators (as of firmware version 01.02.03) • Connection via Bluetooth • Fast Bluetooth data transfer • Automatic update information via App Store (in case of available online connection) • Fast fault and warning status display (NAMUR or AUMA categories) • Fast display of major actuator information • Download of actuator documents: Technical data sheet, operation instructions, inspection certificate, wiring diagram • Indication and modification of configuration parameters • Online connection to AUMA Cloud with automated login to AUMA account with offline rights for 30 days (following registration with AUMA account, refer to appendices) • Reading and transmission of all time-stamped operational and device data (snapshot) of your actuators to the AUMA Cloud (with clear presentation of actuators and partially automated sorting, analysis in AUMA Cloud) • Reading and transfer of snapshots via e-mail directly to the AUMA Service (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 of your AUMA devices • Transfer of serial number lists to AUMA Cloud (with clear presentation of actuators and partially automated sorting) • Available in several languages The following functions are available, depending on the user level: • Remote actuator control for commissioning • Setting the end positions

About

Drivetune

Control and troubleshoot ABB drives wirelessly from your mobile device. Optimize drive performance and access settings securely without needing to be in hazardous areas. Create and share backups for easier management.

Highlights
  • Wireless drive control
  • Secure parameter access
  • Drive status monitoring
  • Guided troubleshooting
  • Backup and share packages
  • Bluetooth panel connection
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Drivetune lets you start-up, commission & troubleshoot your ABB drives wirelessly - with your mobile device! Tune your drive fast & efficiently with its intuitive interface and guided troubleshooting. Monitor drive status, performance & configuration on a single dashboard. With Drivetune, there is no need to enter hazardous or difficult-to-reach work areas for those actions. You just connect wirelessly to your drive’s Bluetooth panel. Highlights: • Start, stop & control your drive from your mobile. • Securely access & adjust parameters & settings. • Monitor drive status, including parsing System Info QR code from the Panel. • Optimize performance through guided troubleshooting. • Create & share backups & support packages (compatible with ABB Drive Composer). • Compatible with ACS-AP-W and ACH-AP-W Assistant Control Panels. • Supports ACS180, ACS380, ACH480, ACS480, ACH580, ACQ580, ACS580, ACS880 (some models), and DCS880. Supported functionality may vary.

Screenshots

AUMA Assistant3 screens
Drivetune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drivetune at 4.0 against AUMA Assistant's 2.3. Drivetune also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 25%). AUMA Assistant's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drivetune holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of AUMA Assistant's written reviews are positive against 40% of Drivetune's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AUMA Assistant ships an update monthly, Drivetune every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AUMA Assistant versus Drivetune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUMA AssistantDrivetune
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (9 ratings)4.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings911 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size402 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KGABB Information Systems AG

Customer experience

AUMA Assistant

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Drivetune

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

AUMA Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

Drivetune

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUMA Assistant free?
AUMA Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drivetune free?
Drivetune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AUMA Assistant or Drivetune?
Drivetune is rated higher. AUMA Assistant averages 2.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Drivetune averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.
Do AUMA Assistant or Drivetune have ads?
Neither AUMA Assistant nor Drivetune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUMA Assistant or Drivetune?
AUMA Assistant ships an update monthly, and Drivetune every 2 months. Most recently, AUMA Assistant was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drivetune on October 20, 2026.

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