Comparison

Xignal vs Datacake Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Xignal

Features
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The official Xignal app to manage your Xignal hardware.

About

Datacake Mobile

Features
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Datacake Mobile, your IoT Platform on the Go Datacake brings your IoT platform to your pocket. Monitor connected devices, explore live dashboards, and stay on top of your deployment from anywhere. Built as the mobile companion to the Datacake low-code IoT platform, the app gives you instant access to the data and tools you already use on the web — optimized for a fast, native mobile experience. KEY FEATURES • Devices at a glance Browse all your devices as a list, grid, or interactive map. Tap any device to see its live data, status, and location. • Powerful dashboards View dashboards built from configurable widgets — real-time values, charts, maps, and more — for both individual devices and entire workspaces. • Historical data Inspect measurement history to understand trends and spot anomalies over time. • Rules & alerts Review your automation rules and alert conditions so you always know what's being monitored. • Gateways & zones Keep an eye on connected gateways and grouped device zones, including their map locations. • Multiple workspaces Switch seamlessly between the workspaces you belong to, each with its own devices, dashboards, and team. • Team & access View workspace members and their permissions. Datacake requires a Datacake account. Sign in with your existing credentials to get started. Learn more at https://datacake.co

Screenshots

Xignal3 screens
Datacake Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Datacake Mobile at fortnightly against Xignal's every 6 weeks. Xignal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xignal ships an update every 6 weeks, Datacake Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Xignal versus Datacake Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXignalDatacake Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDimo SystemsDatacake GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Xignal

No in-app purchases

None

Datacake Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xignal free?
Xignal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Datacake Mobile free?
Datacake Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xignal or Datacake Mobile have ads?
Neither Xignal nor Datacake Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xignal or Datacake Mobile?
Xignal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Datacake Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, Xignal was updated on September 9, 2026 and Datacake Mobile on September 23, 2026.

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