Comparison

Monitor vs ENGEL authentig

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

Head to head
About

Monitor

Features
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With M-Box’s comprehensive production monitoring system you automatically boost your organization to new heights with improved efficiency and energy savings. The factory data collection and monitoring system is built around external sensors and smart cards. All operator-machine-product combinations are monitored on efficiency and electricity use. Auto-generated instant notifications let your team respond immediately to manufacturing or safety issues. The universally applicable data collection system can automatically calculate your cost price based on data from the equipment monitored and electricity consumption throughout your operation.

About

ENGEL authentig

This app provides real-time insights into production status, machine performance, and key metrics like OEE. It helps production managers identify issues early to prevent losses and optimize resource utilization.

Highlights
  • Production status overview
  • Current order details
  • Machine status and downtime log
  • Utilization and cycle time tracking
  • Quality rate and OEE display
  • Production event logging
Features
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The authentig shopfloor app is part of the authentig MES package and provides access to the main functions of the authentig MONITORING module on the smartphone. •Summary of the overall state of the production (separated by production halls, machine groups or other self-defined filter, as required) •Display of the current order at each individual machine including target quantity, production progress (good and bad quantities) and expected remaining time •Display of device status, production status and downtime reason for each individual machine, including a comprehensive log of all production-relevant events such as order starts, status changes or production interruptions •Display of utilization, cycle times (TARGET, CURRENT), cycle time deviation and quality rate including current OEE for each machine The wealth of thoroughly prepared and clearly presented information makes the production completely transparent. Quantities produced, utilization, production speed and quality rate are immediately available for any resource group and for each individual machine. The authentig shopfloor app provides the production manager with a comprehensive, readily available insight into all production-relevant factors. By detecting problems at an early stage, quality- or downtime-related losses can be avoided, and the optimal use of all production resources can be ensured.

Screenshots

Monitor4 screens
ENGEL authentig4 screens

Verdict

The call

Monitor and ENGEL authentig are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Monitor ships an update every 3 months, ENGEL authentig every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Monitor versus ENGEL authentig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonitorENGEL authentig
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMould Group China (NLD) BVENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Monitor

No in-app purchases

None

ENGEL authentig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monitor free?
Monitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ENGEL authentig free?
ENGEL authentig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Monitor or ENGEL authentig have ads?
Neither Monitor nor ENGEL authentig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monitor or ENGEL authentig?
Monitor ships an update every 3 months, and ENGEL authentig every 6 weeks. Most recently, Monitor was updated on September 15, 2026 and ENGEL authentig on July 5, 2026.

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