Comparison

EPiC vs geDrives

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

geDrives

Access alarm descriptions, troubleshooting guides, and user manuals for General Electric AC/DC drives quickly. This professional tool aids in commissioning and service by providing essential information on the go.

Highlights
  • Alarm descriptions
  • Troubleshooting guides
  • User manual links
  • Support for multiple GE drive models
  • Offline access to information
Features
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The 'geDrives - VFD help' app provides quick access to alarm descriptions of General Electric AC & DC drives. In a second you get a full alarm description, troubleshooting guide and a link to the latest user manual. App greatly helps by commissioning and service giving you the necessary information when you need it and where you need it. It is small but really feature-full application. A professional tool for professionals. A must have in your First Aid Kit. Currently supported drives: AF-60 LP, AF-300 C11, AF-300 G11, AF-300 Micro-$aver, AF-300 Micro-$aver II, AF-300 P11, AF-300A, AF-300B, AF-300C, AF-300E$, AF-300V$, AF-600 FP, AF-650 GP, AV-300i, DV-300, FVR-C9S. DISCLAIMER This app IS NOT affiliated with General Electric Company or any of its affiliates!

Screenshots

EPiC4 screens
geDrives4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EPiC at 4.5 against geDrives's 1.0. EPiC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). geDrives's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. geDrives sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EPiC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EPiC holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPiC has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EPiC versus geDrives: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPiCgeDrives
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABB Information Systems AGEvgeny Makarenkov

Customer experience

EPiC

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

geDrives

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

EPiC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

geDrives

One-time1
  • All Drives$0.99

Questions

Is EPiC free?
EPiC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is geDrives free?
geDrives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EPiC or geDrives?
EPiC is rated higher. EPiC averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while geDrives averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EPiC or geDrives have ads?
Neither EPiC nor geDrives shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPiC or geDrives?
EPiC ships an update every 2 months, and geDrives every 2 months. Most recently, EPiC was updated on August 17, 2026 and geDrives on July 8, 2026.

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