SICK Safety Assistant vs weCon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SICK Safety Assistant
Diagnose safety sensors on-site, even without power. Access technical data, status, and error history by tapping your smartphone or tablet on the sensor's NFC logo. Configure sensors easily for quick access to all relevant information.
- On-site condition diagnostics
- Access technical data
- View beam status
- Error history access
- Shutdown analysis
- Sensor configuration
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The SICK Safety Assistant app enables comprehensive on-site condition diagnostics of safety sensors - even when a sensor has no supply voltage. Simply position a smartphone or tablet with the installed app at the sensor's NFC logo to quickly access technical data, beam status, error history, and detailed shutdown analysis. The app also supports straightforward sensor configuration. With the SICK Safety Assistant, all relevant information is available at any time. Supported products ⢠deTec4 safety light curtains: www.sick.com/deTec ⢠deTem4 and deTem A/P multiple light-beam safety sensors: www.sick.com/deTem ⢠DMM4 extension module: www.sick.com/DMM4 ⢠DCM4 extension module: www.sick.com/DCM4 ⢠scanGrid2 safe multi-beam scanners: www.sick.com/scanGrid
weCon
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Quick and Easy Sensor Parameterization The weCon app is the solution for mobile parameterization and data transfer. Whether via Bluetooth or NFC, the app gives you easy access to the parameters of your sensors. Using an intuitive user interface, you can make a wide range of settings in the app before transferring them to the sensors. It is also possible to read existing configurations directly from the sensors. Functions with Bluetooth interface: ⢠Display readings directly on your smartphone for quick and easy analysis ⢠Display of height profiles directly on the smartphone for comprehensive analysis and planning ⢠Parameterization over long distances with an impressive range of up to 10 m depending on the installation situation Functions with NFC interface (Near Field Communication transmission standard) ⢠Set parameters on the smartphone for easy commissioning ⢠Save time with continuous mode for serial applications ⢠Parameterization at a distance of up to 5 cm A convenient and efficient way to monitor and control your sensors is crucial, especially in industrial and manufacturing applications. Install the weCon app from wenglor sensoric group now and experience the benefits of fast and reliable sensor parameterization.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: weCon at every 2 months against SICK Safety Assistant's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SICK Safety Assistant ships an update every 6 months, weCon every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | SICK Safety Assistant | weCon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SICK AG | Wenglor sensoric elektronische Geraete GmbH |
In-app purchases
SICK Safety Assistant
No in-app purchases
weCon
No in-app purchases
Questions
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