Comparison

EPiC vs Acty

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

EPiC4 screens
Acty4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EPiC versus Acty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPiCActy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABB Information Systems AGIcona Spa

Customer experience

EPiC

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Acty

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EPiC

No in-app purchases

None

Acty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EPiC free?
EPiC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Acty free?
Acty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EPiC or Acty?
Acty is rated higher. EPiC averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Acty averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do EPiC or Acty have ads?
Neither EPiC nor Acty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPiC or Acty?
EPiC ships an update every 2 months, and Acty every 6 weeks. Most recently, EPiC was updated on August 17, 2026 and Acty on September 17, 2026.

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