AUMA Assistant vs DevCom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Bluetooth actuator configuration
- Cloud data upload for analysis
- Remote diagnostics
- Download actuator documents
- User authorization levels
- Fault and warning status display
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. DevCom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AUMA Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
AUMA Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, DevCom monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AUMA Assistant | DevCom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 402 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG | ProComSol, Ltd |
Customer experience
AUMA Assistant
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In-app purchases
AUMA Assistant
No in-app purchases
DevCom
- DevCom License Purchase$949.99







