Comparison

myDC Control vs Drivetune

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

Head to head
About

myDC Control

Remotely access and manage Distech Controls' HVAC system controllers. View, edit, and configure operating parameters, monitor alarms, and override system functions for improved service and reduced site visits.

Highlights
  • Remote access to controllers
  • View and edit operating parameters
  • Monitor alarms and overrides
  • Override system operations
  • Reduce commissioning time
  • Multi-user access management
Features
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The myDC Control app provides easy remote access to Distech Controls’ ECB series BACnet® and ECL series LONWORKS controllers’ internal data when they are operating under an EC-Net system. In addition, the myDC Control app allows you to connect directly to an ECLYPSE Connected System Controller, for a complete standalone solution. Quickly view, edit, and configure operating parameters of an HVAC system; while the color-coded icons provide at-a-glance indication of alarms and override conditions. When responding to a service call, you can remotely override system operation to make it functional even before you are able to get onsite to perform corrective maintenance thereby providing improved customer service Access any ECL, ECB or ECY series controller from your mobile device wherever you may be Reduce commissioning time by using the myDC Control app to test connected sensors and actuators Access a wide range of internal controller functions: View the active alarms list and for certain BACnet controller models, view alarm details to quickly identify issues and acknowledge alarms View, set, and override values of inputs and outputs while being next to the equipment being commissioned to verify and troubleshoot equipment operation first hand to save time Access a list of favorites to rapidly access commonly-used values Reduce the need for onsite visits and the associated costs of time and travel Multi-user access management supports two access rights levels: View only privilege or view & modify privilege

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

myDC Control4 screens
Drivetune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myDC Control at 100% against Drivetune's 40%. myDC Control also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18). Drivetune's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

myDC Control holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drivetune has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of myDC Control's written reviews are positive against 40% of Drivetune's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myDC Control ships an update every 4 months, Drivetune every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
myDC Control versus Drivetune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyDC ControlDrivetune
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDistech ControlsABB Information Systems AG

Customer experience

myDC Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Drivetune

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

In-app purchases

None

myDC Control

No in-app purchases

None

Drivetune

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myDC Control free?
myDC Control 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, myDC Control or Drivetune?
myDC Control is rated higher. myDC Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Drivetune averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.
Do myDC Control or Drivetune have ads?
Neither myDC Control nor Drivetune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myDC Control or Drivetune?
myDC Control ships an update every 4 months, and Drivetune every 2 months. Most recently, myDC Control was updated on October 14, 2026 and Drivetune on October 20, 2026.

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