Comparison

EPiC vs ABB

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

ABB

Control your smart home devices, monitor status, and manage automation. This app allows remote operation of your free@home system, including lighting, shutters, and door calls. Configure devices, create scenes, and set up automated actions for a seamless smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Device status monitoring
  • Automation and scene creation
  • Door intercom integration
  • Configuration and setup
  • Customizable dashboard
Features
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The ABB-free@home® Next app is the app for controlling and commissioning - the free@home system - the Busch-Watchdog - the Flex Tronic WL devices as well as the mobile remote station for accepting door calls from the Welcome door intercom system. The functions and the appearance of the app of the app scale with the functions of the connected devices. The full range of functions is available when a System Access Point is connected: The app then offers 3 areas between which you can switch back and forth via the bottom control bar: **Dashboard** Here you get a quick overview of what's going on at home: - The ‘Status’ tiles show you how many lights are on, how many shutters are open and whether windows are open. A short tab on a tile allows you to switch off the light directly, for example. - The ‘Weather’ window shows you the weather data from your free@home weather station. - The ‘Next switching times’ window shows the two functions that will be switched next using the automated time programme. The event can be suspended once using the slider. A tab on the switching times overview displays all switching events for the next 24 hours. - The ‘Favourites’ are a collection of individually selected functions. The selection is made by setting the ‘star’ symbol. The function can be executed directly by clicking on the small blue symbol at the top right of the favourites tile. By tabbing on the main area of the tile, the function is called up in fullscreen view, which offers even more setting options. The order of the function areas can be changed using the ‘Edit’ button at the bottom of the home page. **ROOMS** Here you can access all the devices in your free@home installation. **AUTOMATION** Timer Existing time programmes can be activated/deactivated (and new time programmes can be created in the future). Actions Actions are logical links in if-then style, which allow the creation of complex automation scenarios. myBuildings Portal By registering free of charge with the free@home system and the app on the myBuildings portal, the free@home system can also be operated remotely. CONFIGURATION The configuration area of the app can be opened via the menu icon at the top right of the app. Here you can configure new devices, install add-ons or create scenes and groups. Access to this area can be restricted by assigning authorisations.

Screenshots

EPiC4 screens
ABB4 screens

Verdict

The call

EPiC and ABB both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of EPiC's written reviews are positive against 55% of ABB's. ABB's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 27). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for EPiC against 4.4 for ABB. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 83 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of EPiC's written reviews are positive against 55% of ABB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EPiC versus ABB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPiCABB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (27 ratings) — better4.4 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better54.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2783 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB300 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABB Information Systems AGBusch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH

Customer experience

EPiC

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

ABB

All ratings81 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral16.1%
Negative29.0%

In-app purchases

None

EPiC

No in-app purchases

None

ABB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EPiC free?
EPiC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABB free?
ABB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EPiC or ABB?
EPiC is rated higher. EPiC averages 4.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while ABB averages 4.4 from 83 ratings.
Do EPiC or ABB have ads?
Neither EPiC nor ABB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPiC or ABB?
EPiC ships an update every 2 months, and ABB every 2 months. Most recently, EPiC was updated on November 6, 2026 and ABB on November 11, 2026.

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