Comparison

AUMA Assistant vs DevCom

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

DevCom

Configure, monitor, and manage HART devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app utilizes registered DD files for complete device access, offering wireless convenience and cost-effective handheld communication.

Highlights
  • Complete HART device configurations
  • Uses registered DD files
  • Monitor PV, Multi-variables, and Device Status
  • View and edit device Variables
  • Supports HART 5, 6, 7, WirelessHART, and HART-IP
  • Save configurations as text and PDF
  • Cloud access for saved configurations
Features
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Benefits: - Perform complete HART device configurations using your iPhone or iPad - Uses the registered DD files from the FieldComm Group - Complete access to all features of the device DD including Methods - Monitor PV, Multi-variables, and Device Status - View and edit device Variables - The most cost-effective DD based handheld HART communication solution available for iOS! Features: - Supports HART 5, HART 6, and HART 7 devices - Supports WirelessHART devices - Supports HART-IP - Supports mobiLink HART Modem - Easy to use iOS interface - Fast device connect and data view - Save configurations as text file and PDF file for documenting the device - Write configurations to new devices - Access saved configurations from the Cloud - No tag limits - Wireless convenience - Full DD library downloaded within the App - Language support for Spanish, Portuguese, French, Swedish, German, Russian, and Chinese - 1 Year of free DD and program updates

Screenshots

AUMA Assistant3 screens
DevCom1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DevCom at 100% against AUMA Assistant's 25%. DevCom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). AUMA Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. DevCom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AUMA Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DevCom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of AUMA Assistant's written reviews are positive against 100% of DevCom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AUMA Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, DevCom monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AUMA Assistant versus DevCom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUMA AssistantDevCom
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (9 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size402 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KGProComSol, Ltd

Customer experience

AUMA Assistant

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

DevCom

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AUMA Assistant

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DevCom

One-time1
  • DevCom License Purchase$949.99

Questions

Is AUMA Assistant free?
AUMA Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DevCom free?
DevCom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AUMA Assistant or DevCom?
DevCom is rated higher. AUMA Assistant averages 2.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DevCom averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do AUMA Assistant or DevCom have ads?
Neither AUMA Assistant nor DevCom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUMA Assistant or DevCom?
AUMA Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, and DevCom monthly. Most recently, AUMA Assistant was updated on September 9, 2026 and DevCom on September 21, 2026.

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