SIMATIC WinCC OA UI vs SICK Smart Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIMATIC WinCC OA UI
Monitor and control your SIMATIC WinCC OA plant remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Access the same powerful functionality as the desktop interface, ensuring secure and reliable real-time operation from anywhere.
- Remote plant monitoring
- Real-time control
- Multiple system connections
- Secure data transmission
- Intuitive mobile interface
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Stay in control of your SIMATIC WinCC OA plant - anytime, anywhere - with the WinCC OA UI App on your smartphone or tablet. Whether you're in the office, on the move, or on-site, you can monitor and intervene in real time. The app provides the same powerful functionality as the familiar desktop user interface - secure, reliable, and optimized for mobile use. Key Benefits at a Glance: - Flexible Remote Access: Monitor and control your plant from anywhere. - Multiple System Connections: Easily switch between different WinCC OA systems. - Secure Data Transmission: Connect via HTTP or HTTPS with optional SSL encryption. - Intuitive Operation: A familiar interface designed for mobile devices. Note: By downloading this app, you agree to the associated license agreements.
SICK Smart Assistant
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The SICK Smart Assistant App is your mobile solution for easy commissioning, configuration, and diagnostics of SICK sensors – directly via your smartphone or tablet. Thanks to Bluetooth communication, the app enables fast and wireless connection to compatible sensors and offers a user-friendly interface for maximum efficiency in the field. Compatible Sensors: Level sensors: LXRC, LXRH, SICK Wave LFR and LBR Pressure sensors: PTAC, PTAM Key Features: Quick commissioning: Intuitive step-by-step configuration Live data display: Real-time visualization of measurement values and sensor status Bluetooth connection: Wireless communication with sensors Diagnostics & maintenance: Access to status information and error codes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SIMATIC WinCC OA UI at every 2 months against SICK Smart Assistant's every 6 months. SICK Smart Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 WinCC OA UI ships an update every 2 months, SICK Smart Assistant every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIMATIC WinCC OA UI | SICK Smart Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 214 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siemens AG | SICK AG |
In-app purchases
SIMATIC WinCC OA UI
No in-app purchases
SICK Smart Assistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
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