EPiC vs Acty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EPiC
Manage ABB low-voltage devices with precision and speed directly from your smartphone. Monitor, install, and digitally upgrade hardware features. Built for technicians, panel builders, and service engineers, it offers tools for configuration, real-time monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Device monitoring and installation
- Digital hardware feature upgrades
- Commissioning and configuration
- Real-time performance monitoring
- Troubleshooting with diagnostics
- Offline work capability
- Wireless connection for safety
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EPiC Mobile 4.0 – Pocket sized. EPiC control. Manage ABB low-voltage devices with precision, speed and confidence, from the phone that's already in your pocket. EPiC Mobile is designed to help you monitor, install devices and digitally upgrade your hardware’s features. Built for technicians, panel builders, and service engineers, EPiC Mobile gives you the tools and insights you need - whenever and wherever you need them. Compatible devices SACE Emax 3, SACE Emax 2, ABB SACE Tmax XT series (XT2, XT4, XT5), SACE Infinitus, Ekip UP+, CM-TCN.011 – 012 (via NFC), ABB CM-TCS.011 (via NFC) What you can do Connect first. Act faster. Start by connecting to your device and instantly see what you can do - no guesswork. Access the right actions, data, and tools based on the device in front of you. Commission and configure in minutes Set parameters, apply configurations, and get devices up and running quickly via Bluetooth, USB-C, or NFC (depending on device model). Monitor performance in real time Connect to the device to view key data such as current, voltage, power, and temperature. Understand device status immediately and react before issues escalate. Troubleshoot with clarity Access alarms, event history, and diagnostics tools to identify and resolve problems faster - directly on-site. Work offline It works where you do, providing seamless wireless control and reliable offline access to ensure you get the job done. Selected features require an active internet connection. Reduce risk. Increase safety Connect wirelessly and avoid unnecessary exposure to live equipment. React to trips and protection events before they escalate into downtime or danger. Access device data safely – even without powering it (where supported). Stay efficient with smart features * Recents: Quickly reconnect to recently used devices or review past data * Dashboards: See key information and device status in one place * Event overview: View all alarms at once for faster issue detection * Context help: Get instant, screen-specific guidance whenever you need it Built for the field EPiC Mobile is designed to support your daily work: • Configure devices faster and with less effort • Minimize errors • Improve troubleshooting speed • See device status at a glance • Keep systems running reliably Emax 3 – Advanced capabilities With ABB SACE Emax 3, unlock additional powerful features: * Bluetooth Mesh for continuous thermal monitoring * Integrated network analyzer for power quality insights * USB-C connectivity for fast, reliable access * Trip reader for detailed trip analysis Why EPiC Mobile With EPiC Mobile 4.0, your smartphone becomes a powerful tool to manage ABB low voltage devices - helping you work faster, make better decisions, and stay in control.
Acty
This platform offers remote video assistance with Augmented Reality to help companies quickly resolve issues, assist with installations, and troubleshoot processes. It enables collaboration between field technicians and office experts through live video sessions with AR annotations.
- Remote video assistance
- Augmented Reality annotations
- Photo and video recording
- Screen sharing
- Automatic translation
- Company chat
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Acty is a professional software platform which combines remote video assistance with Augmented Reality (AR) technology to provide quick and immediate video support, help companies identify and resolve problems, assist installation of machines and systems, support troubleshoot process, all from their HQ or home office effectively and quickly. The application is optimized to be installed on iPhones and iPads, to enable collaboration between technicians in the field and experts in the office. It allows you to receive support at any time through a video session to see the problem and provide precise instructions through the annotations in Augmented Reality. Key features: • Taking photos and recording videos • Freeze annotations (snap a photo and draw on the image) • Augmented Reality annotations • Meeting • Company chat – public and private • Screen sharing (documents, web pages, etc.) • Automatic text and voice translation • QR Code and Barcode scanning • Digital zoom
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Acty at 5.0 against EPiC's 4.5. Acty also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). EPiC's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Acty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPiC has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EPiC ships an update every 2 months, Acty every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EPiC | Acty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABB Information Systems AG | Icona Spa |
Customer experience
EPiC
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In-app purchases
EPiC
No in-app purchases
Acty
No in-app purchases









