WEGscan vs STS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WEGscan
Monitor the health and performance of electric motors with this sensor-integrated application. Get real-time data, configure new sensors, and manage your plant's operational status. Integrates with WEG Digital Solutions for web and iOS access.
- Real-time motor health monitoring
- New sensor configuration and activation
- Motor nameplate data access
- Vibration measurement scheduling
- Maintenance route management
- Plant manufacturing management
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WEG Motor Scan is the sensor designed to monitor the health and performance of electric motors. The WEGscan application allows you to connect to the sensor and get up-to-date information about the motor, configure new sensors and view the current status of your plant. The app was designed especially for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. By integrating with the WEG Digital Solutions all the information is updated and available to your team through the web, iOS. Sensor Configuration • Activate your new sensor as soon as you remove it from its packaging • Configure and teach your new sensor via guided startup • Relate the serial number of your motor to the new sensor • Create the advanced schedule of vibration measurements Motor data • Check the latest motor data and nameplate information • Receive notifications about the health of your motor Synchronization of sensor data • Send updated measurements to the WEG digital solution • Perform the maintenance route and download information of all sensors in your plant Management of manufacturing plants • See the operating conditions of your motor • View events identified by the WEG smart diagnostics algorithm • Get to know the exact timing of the upcoming maintenance of your motor Some features may require Internet access; additional fees and terms may apply.
STS
This utility helps users select the appropriate Siemens soft starter for their specific needs. It simulates applications based on various parameters and provides detailed reports, with direct links to product data.
- Soft starter application simulation
- Input data for environment, motor, and load
- Starting parameter configuration
- Suggested soft starter selection
- Simulation and component reports
- Direct access to Siemens Industry Mall data
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This application allows users to find the right Siemens soft starter for his specific application. Features: * Simulate a soft starter application based on your input data: ** Environment & supply ** Motor ** Load ** Starting parameters for the application ** Additional functions ** Starting profile * Select a suggested soft starter * Generate a report for a selected soft starter with the summary of the simulation and optional feeder main components * Direct access to selected soft starter data in the Siemens Industry Mall * Metrics: SI and Imperial * Languages: English, German, Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Italian and Russian
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WEGscan at monthly against STS's every 5 months. STS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WEGscan against 5.0 for STS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
WEGscan ships an update monthly, STS every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and June 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WEGscan | STS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WEG Equipamentos Eletricos S/A | Siemens AG |
Customer experience
WEGscan
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In-app purchases
WEGscan
No in-app purchases
STS
No in-app purchases









