Comparison

WEGscan vs SLC Assist

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time motor health monitoring
  • New sensor configuration and activation
  • Motor nameplate data access
  • Vibration measurement scheduling
  • Maintenance route management
  • Plant manufacturing management
Features
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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.

About

SLC Assist

Features
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Schmersal SLC Assist informs you about the diagnosis and configuration data of your Schmersal safety light curtain via Bluetooth interface. You do not only have all information about your safety light curtain available, SLC Assist is also an important tool for installation, service and documentation. Device and configuration data With the device data you get general information about the light curtain such as the type, the serial number, the protective field resolution and the field height. In device configuration you see the functions which have been parameterized and are enabled. Device status With the display of the device status you see the signal strength of each individual beam in real time, the active operation mode, the status of the OSSD outputs and the status of the protective field. It is self-evident that you see if the protective area is interrupted. Alignment and installation of a light curtain When you align the light curtain, you will use the display of the signal strength of each beam. One star is shown if the quality of the alignment is to be improved. Three stars are displayed when the alignment is perfect. Service and maintenance With a counter you are informed about the number of switching cycles. With this information you will schedule e.g. the service cycles of the safety relay module. The operating hours are shown to define the intervals for the intermediate checks. Documentation To archive the device information and the device data you save the actual status on your smartphone or tablet. This facilitates the documentation e.g. after a functional or intermediate inspection. Additional you may send the actual status via email to store it to your document server. For an optimal commissioning and best possible use of operation you may download the operation manual directly from the app to your smartphone or tablet. The light curtain with bluetooth interface and the related Schmersal app is the optimal tool and assists you by - Condition monitoring - Optimal alignment - Preventive maintenance - Documentation according to national safety regulations Safety distance calculation Schmersal SLC Assist calculates the safety distance in accordance with the EN ISO 13885:2010 standard. The safety distance is carried out for the application areas where the protective field is vertical to the approach direction. The calculation applies exclusively to industrial applications! Product selection Product selection based on specification and functions. For more information visit www.schmersal.com

Screenshots

WEGscan4 screens
SLC Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WEGscan at monthly against SLC Assist's every 4 months. SLC Assist'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

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

WEGscan ships an update monthly, SLC Assist every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WEGscan versus SLC Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWEGscanSLC Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWEG Equipamentos Eletricos S/AK.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG.

In-app purchases

None

WEGscan

No in-app purchases

None

SLC Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WEGscan free?
WEGscan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SLC Assist free?
SLC Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WEGscan or SLC Assist have ads?
Neither WEGscan nor SLC Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WEGscan or SLC Assist?
WEGscan ships an update monthly, and SLC Assist every 4 months. Most recently, WEGscan was updated on October 24, 2026 and SLC Assist on October 26, 2026.

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