EPiC vs SIMATIC S7
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.
SIMATIC S7
This app leverages NFC to provide quick access to your S7-1200 G2 system. It allows you to change operational modes, view device information, and read diagnostic data directly from your phone, acting as a portable HMI.
- NFC system access
- Change CPU operational mode
- View connected device details
- Read diagnostic information
- Monitor CPU scan times
- Reset CPU memory
- Write time to CPU
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The S7-1200 G2 NFC App uses Near Field Communications to give you easy access to your S7-1200 G2 system. Just touch your phone to the front of the S7-1200 G2 CPU and you can change the CPU operational mode, see detailed information about devices connected to your CPU, and read diagnostic information. This S7-1200 NFC App turns your phone into a mini HMI. Main Features at a glance: - Read the model #, serial #, IP address, HW and FW version of all devices connected. - Change the operational mode (RUN/STOP) of the CPU.- - Change the IP address of the CPU. - Memory Reset of the CPU. - Monitor the CPUs scan times. - Check the CPUs memory usage. - Write the Time of Day to the CPU. - Read the diagnostic information of the CPU and the devices connected. - Follow hyper-links to the Siemens Support Site where you can find manuals, certificates, firmware updates, and technician information for all the devices connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SIMATIC S7 at 5.0 against EPiC's 4.5. SIMATIC S7 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). EPiC's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 5). 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.
SIMATIC S7 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPiC has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EPiC ships an update every 2 months, SIMATIC S7 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EPiC | SIMATIC S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (27 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABB Information Systems AG | Siemens AG |
Customer experience
EPiC
SIMATIC S7
In-app purchases
EPiC
No in-app purchases
SIMATIC S7
No in-app purchases









