Comparison

AUMA Assistant vs SKF QuickCollect

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

SKF QuickCollect

Monitor machine health effortlessly with a sensor and app designed for ease of use. Quickly assess equipment condition and track changes over time with historical data. Set customizable alarm levels based on industry standards or specific needs.

Highlights
  • Machine health monitoring
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Historical data tracking
  • Customizable alarm levels
  • No extensive training required
Features
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Using the SKF QuickCollect sensor and app, anyone can monitor machine health without extensive training or diagnostic expertise. The easy-to-use SKF QuickCollect app lets you quickly and easily identify your machine’s condition. Historical data shows how the health of the machine changes over time. Alarm levels can be set according to SKF and industry standards or configured to your specific needs.

Screenshots

AUMA Assistant3 screens
SKF QuickCollect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SKF QuickCollect at 100% against AUMA Assistant's 25%. SKF QuickCollect also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.3). AUMA Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

SKF QuickCollect holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of AUMA Assistant's written reviews are positive against 100% of SKF QuickCollect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AUMA Assistant ships an update monthly, SKF QuickCollect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AUMA Assistant versus SKF QuickCollect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUMA AssistantSKF QuickCollect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (9 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size402 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KGSKF

Customer experience

AUMA Assistant

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

SKF QuickCollect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AUMA Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

SKF QuickCollect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUMA Assistant free?
AUMA Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SKF QuickCollect free?
SKF QuickCollect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AUMA Assistant or SKF QuickCollect?
SKF QuickCollect is rated higher. AUMA Assistant averages 2.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SKF QuickCollect averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do AUMA Assistant or SKF QuickCollect have ads?
Neither AUMA Assistant nor SKF QuickCollect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUMA Assistant or SKF QuickCollect?
AUMA Assistant ships an update monthly, and SKF QuickCollect every 2 months. Most recently, AUMA Assistant was updated on September 26, 2026 and SKF QuickCollect on September 17, 2026.

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