ENGEL authentig vs SIGMATEK Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Production status overview
- Current order details
- Machine status and downtime log
- Utilization and cycle time tracking
- Quality rate and OEE display
- Production event logging
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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.
SIGMATEK Connect
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ENGEL authentig | SIGMATEK Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH | IXON B.V. |
In-app purchases
ENGEL authentig
No in-app purchases
SIGMATEK Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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