Comparison

ENGEL authentig vs SIGMATEK Connect

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

Head to head
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.

About

SIGMATEK Connect

Features
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SIGMATEK Connect, your mobile access to our secure, web-based Remote Access Platform (RAP) of the next generation. Improve your entire remote machine service management. It allows you to remotely access your machines and systems securely and easily – from any mobile device. The web-based cloud platform provides a variety of options such as monitoring, debugging, servicing, setting up alerts, data collection and evaluation. You receive data insights for improving service, maintenance, and updating … future-proof your applications! The new version provides a newly designed graphic user interface and more options for personalization – user-defined views for individual machines/customers, as well as improved user management (access rights, roles). Operation is even more intuitive, clear and secure. Functions: • Secure VPN connection to your machines via the app • Direct access to your machines via VNC or web server • Insights into the machine status on dashboards, which were optimized for mobile devices • Data connections via OPC UA and Modbus/TCP • Cloud Logging: display of recorded data on individual machine pages • Cloud Notify: Push notifications with real-time updates via essential machine warnings, alarms or events • Extensive management of user- and access rights with the option for two-factor authentication

Screenshots

ENGEL authentig4 screens
SIGMATEK Connect1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SIGMATEK Connect at weekly against ENGEL authentig's every 6 weeks. ENGEL authentig's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

ENGEL authentig ships an update every 6 weeks, SIGMATEK Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ENGEL authentig versus SIGMATEK Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterENGEL authentigSIGMATEK Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperENGEL AUSTRIA GmbHIXON B.V.

In-app purchases

None

ENGEL authentig

No in-app purchases

None

SIGMATEK Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ENGEL authentig free?
ENGEL authentig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIGMATEK Connect free?
SIGMATEK Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ENGEL authentig or SIGMATEK Connect have ads?
Neither ENGEL authentig nor SIGMATEK Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ENGEL authentig or SIGMATEK Connect?
ENGEL authentig ships an update every 6 weeks, and SIGMATEK Connect weekly. Most recently, ENGEL authentig was updated on October 2, 2026 and SIGMATEK Connect on October 9, 2026.

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