Comparison

WeldConnect vs GearPoint

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

Head to head
About

WeldConnect

This app offers intelligent wizards for MIG/MAG and TIG welding, guiding users to optimal output parameters. It allows for wireless interaction with welding systems, job management, and keyless unlocking of equipment. Component-level data tracing is also supported.

Highlights
  • Intelligent welding parameter wizards
  • Wireless interaction with welding systems
  • Job creation, management, and transfer
  • Keyless welding system unlocking
  • Component-level data tracing
  • Device information overview
Features
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WeldConnect, the new welding app from Fronius, provides you with a whole host of options for functional use and wireless interaction with the current generation of Fronius systems in many different languages. Intelligent wizards for MIG/MAG and TIG guide you quickly and easily to the right output parameters for your welding solution. In combination with the JobManager, you can conveniently create, manage, and transfer welding set values in no time using a mobile device. With the keyless function, welding systems can be unlocked and locked without a key (i.e. without an NFC card). You can view information about welding systems connected to the app with ease. In combination with WeldCube Premium, this enables tracing actual data that has been documented at component level—even when welding manually. WeldConnect—a recap of your benefits at a glance: / Always keep your welding solutions close to hand, on all your mobile devices / Find a solution quickly and easily with the wizard / Wireless interaction with the welding system—also via Bluetooth / Straightforward capture of component information for welding data documentation / Save, send, and edit jobs / Unlock welding systems without a key (i.e. without an NFC card) / Easy configuration of the WeldCube Connector All WeldConnect features in detail. / How does the wizard work? The Wizard supports the selection of the correct welding parameters. This set of welding parameters can be transmitted wirelessly to the welding device. This saves time when setting all welding parameters. The Wizard is available for MIG/MAG and TIG. The parameters can be saved online and retrieved at any time. / What does the JobManager do? Save and edit all jobs (sets of target parameter sets) of the connected welding device directly in the app. The saved jobs can thus be transferred wirelessly to another welding device. / Device Information The Device Information area provides a comprehensive overview of all of the main configuration data, components, and available function packages. From there, you can also access the SmartManager (system website) for the connected welding system quickly and easily. The keyless function allows authorized users to log in to and out of the system without an NFC card. / Component-related documentation Consistent component documentation through simple and fast recording (manual input or scan function) of component information: Component part number, component serial number and seam number. With this feature you can guarantee that the welding data recorded is consistently assigned to the same component. Combined with WeldCube Premium, this provides a wide range of options in terms of visualization, statistics, and analysis. / WeldCube Connector With WeldConnect, the WeldCube Connector can be configured quickly and easily.

About

GearPoint

This app enhances your welding experience by automatically tracking arc time, notifying you of maintenance needs, and saving your preferred settings. It also allows remote control of helmet settings and provides access to instructions and distributor information.

Highlights
  • Automatic arc time tracking
  • Save and recall weld settings
  • Remote helmet setting control
  • Maintenance alerts
  • Replacement part instructions
  • Distributor locator
Features
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Get the most out of your welding experience with the Lincoln Electric GearPoint™ app. Our app provides you with the ability to automatically track your arc time for daily performance, notifies user when preventative maintenance is needed to avoid unexpected equipment failure, and saves your most used weld, cut, grind, and auto shade settings. With the GearPoint™ App, you can also control your helmet settings right from your phone, so you can easily adjust the settings to your needs. Our app also provides you with helpful How-To instructions and what’s new updates, as well as the ability to quickly find a distributor to order replacement parts. Get the Welding Mobile App today and take your welding to the next level! GearPoint™ App Features: 1. Automatically tracks welders arc time 2. Saves most frequently used welding settings for quick access and easy recall 3. Controls welding settings 4. Step-by-step replacement part instructions 5. Distributor locator to order replacement parts 6. Maintenance alerts let you know when it’s time to change helmet parts

Screenshots

WeldConnect4 screens
GearPoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WeldConnect at 4.2 against GearPoint's 2.5. WeldConnect also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WeldConnect holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of WeldConnect's written reviews are positive against 0% of GearPoint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeldConnect ships an update every 2 months, GearPoint every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WeldConnect versus GearPoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeldConnectGearPoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (17 ratings) — better2.5 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFronius International GmbHLincoln Electric

Customer experience

WeldConnect

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%

GearPoint

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

WeldConnect

No in-app purchases

None

GearPoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeldConnect free?
WeldConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GearPoint free?
GearPoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WeldConnect or GearPoint?
WeldConnect is rated higher. WeldConnect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while GearPoint averages 2.5 from 12 ratings.
Do WeldConnect or GearPoint have ads?
Neither WeldConnect nor GearPoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeldConnect or GearPoint?
WeldConnect ships an update every 2 months, and GearPoint every 5 months. Most recently, WeldConnect was updated on August 14, 2026 and GearPoint on September 24, 2026.

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