Comparison

I/O Field vs CargoBeacon admin

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

Head to head

About

I/O Field

Features

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The “WAGO I/O Field” app is for monitoring and full operation of the WAGO I/O System Field. This app allows you to display device information for both fieldbus modules and IO-Link hubs, make settings and adjust all device parameters. The communication this requires takes place through the Bluetooth® interface of the mobile device once Data Matrix has been scanned to select the device. Users and the associated access rights can be set up and managed. Outputs can be forced and inputs set in order to support commissioning of systems. The current measured values of a port can be displayed (temperature, voltage, current and states) and configured (including operating mode and filters). Devices can be reset to the factory settings and firmware restarted. License Agreement By downloading the app, you agree to the terms of the WAGO’s license agreement (accessible via EULA and the support URL below).

About

CargoBeacon admin

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App for configuring and making changes to CargoBeacon asset tags. Use this app to configure tags over NFC or Bluetooth. Use the companion app, CargoBeacon track, for everyday asset tracking.

Screenshots

I/O Field4 screens

CargoBeacon admin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CargoBeacon admin at every 5 months against I/O Field's every 14 months. 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

I/O Field ships an update every 14 months, CargoBeacon admin every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

I/O Field versus CargoBeacon admin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	I/O Field	CargoBeacon admin
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 14 months	Every 5 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.4 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	123 MB	39 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG	CargoBeacon AB

In-app purchases

None

I/O Field

No in-app purchases

None

CargoBeacon admin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is I/O Field free?

I/O Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is CargoBeacon admin free?

CargoBeacon admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do I/O Field or CargoBeacon admin have ads?

Neither I/O Field nor CargoBeacon admin shows ads.

Which is updated more often, I/O Field or CargoBeacon admin?

I/O Field ships an update every 14 months, and CargoBeacon admin every 5 months. Most recently, I/O Field was updated on September 8, 2026 and CargoBeacon admin on August 16, 2026.