Comparison

PROTECT PSC1 configurator vs Aufmaster

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

Head to head
About

PROTECT PSC1 configurator

Features
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Convenient planning tool: The PSC1 Configurator Schmersal's PSC1 Configurator is an online tool that is available 7 x 24 hours. It enables the machine manufacturer and machine user to configure a safe sequence control system easily and quickly to suit for the individual requirements of their plants. The PSC1 Configurator is self-explanatory, easy to use, and generates a comprehensive planning structure for design engineers in just a few minutes. It is available as a web version or can be used conveniently with iPads via the iOS App. Based on a selection of safety sensors and outputs, the planning tool automatically combines the optimum (also pricewise) PSC1 Schmersal safety control system, and also indicates how much space is required by the respective configured module(s) on the top-hat rail. Simultaneously, the PSC1 Configurator generates a parts list with item description, material number, and equipment details. This parts list is linked to Schmersal's online catalog, so that additional information on the equipment can be called if necessary. The parts list can be saved as an Excel or PDF file, and sent to Schmersal directly via e-mail, who will then provide an offer specially tailored to the user's needs. In this way, the PSC1 Configurator ensures simple and fast order processing. Various field bus protocols available Thanks to its modular approach, the PSC1 sequence control system permits machine safety functions to be adapted the most varied applications. Core components of this sequence control system are freely programmable compact controllers (PSC1-C-10), whereby IO extension modules for safe signal processing of different safety switches are available. By means of a universal communications interface, the user can select different field bus protocols easily via software. Consequently, the same hardware can establish a communication link to all conventional field bus systems. The following field bus protocols are selectable in the PSC1 Configurator: PROFINET, PROFINET PROFIsafe, EtherCAT, EtherCAT FSOE, Profibus, Profibus ProfiSafe, and Ethernet IP. In addition, the universal communications interface of the PSC1 provides a serial diagnosis gateway for the connection of diagnostic signals from safety switching devices with integral SD interface. The SD gateway converts the serial diagnostic signal from the sensors and guard locks to suit the selected field bus protocol. Moreover, the user can install an optional SD memory card, with which the configured programs can be saved. For example, this eliminates the need for re-programming in case the hardware must be replaced. And finally, the PSC1 Configurator permits the safety system for an additional machine or a decentralized automation concept to be planned. By means of the "Topology" function, the configurator visualizes how the sequence control systems of both machines are connected. The PSC1 Configurator is available in the following languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese.

About

Aufmaster

Streamline cable measurement and documentation with your iPhone and a digital measuring device. Quickly record lengths, locations, and project details, and manage inventory efficiently, eliminating the need for paper records.

Highlights
  • Digital cable length measurement via iPhone + AM1
  • Document measurements with time, location, and user
  • Offline measurements with later sync
  • Inventory and warehouse management
  • Cloud account for project and inventory overview
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Job documentation and cable inventory, digital: the cable length meter with app and cloud. Built by the trade, for the trade. Looking for job documentation or inventory software for your electrical business? Aufmaster comes with the meter. Measure a cable length in 30 seconds. The meter and the Aufmaster app log every measurement automatically. No paper. No typing. Patented measuring method. Designed and built in Germany. Job tracking: Measure on site, bill from the office. Every length you measure makes it onto the invoice, filed under the right project. Cable inventory: See what's left on the reel. Right away. Inventory count? Done before your coffee gets cold. Fewer errors, faster finish. On every job, at every inventory count. Find out how to cut your overhead by up to 30% at aufmaster.com/en.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aufmaster at every 4 weeks against PROTECT PSC1 configurator's every 4 months. PROTECT PSC1 configurator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). 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

PROTECT PSC1 configurator ships an update every 4 months, Aufmaster every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PROTECT PSC1 configurator versus Aufmaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROTECT PSC1 configuratorAufmaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG.Aufmaster

In-app purchases

None

PROTECT PSC1 configurator

No in-app purchases

None

Aufmaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PROTECT PSC1 configurator free?
PROTECT PSC1 configurator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aufmaster free?
Aufmaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PROTECT PSC1 configurator or Aufmaster have ads?
Neither PROTECT PSC1 configurator nor Aufmaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PROTECT PSC1 configurator or Aufmaster?
PROTECT PSC1 configurator ships an update every 4 months, and Aufmaster every 4 weeks. Most recently, PROTECT PSC1 configurator was updated on October 26, 2026 and Aufmaster on October 24, 2026.

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