Comparison

I/O Field vs minion IoT

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

minion IoT

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"Read minion parameters, get and sIoT device management has never been easier: Manage your minion IoT sensors from autosen quickly and smoothly via the integrated Bluetooth interface. Firmware updates for the latest functions and improvements can be installed in just a few clicks. You can also conveniently display the most important device parameters on your smartphone, allowing you to easily keep an eye on the quality of your mobile connection or your battery charge status at all times. In the event of a problem, the integrated logging feature helps you and our support team to find out why your minion IoT sensor cannot connect to the autosen.cloud. Functions at a glance: - Read out the most important device parameters (e.g. for the mobile phone connection, connected sensor, battery status, serial number, etc.) - Firmware updates for minion Gateway and minion Sensor - Support and troubleshooting functions (system logs, reboot, etc.) Further information about the device and all services can be found here: https://autosen.com"

Screenshots

I/O Field4 screens
minion IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: I/O Field at 12.4 against minion IoT's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, minion IoT every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
I/O Field versus minion IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI/O Fieldminion IoT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KGautosen GmbH

In-app purchases

None

I/O Field

No in-app purchases

None

minion IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is I/O Field free?
I/O Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is minion IoT free?
minion IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do I/O Field or minion IoT have ads?
Neither I/O Field nor minion IoT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, I/O Field or minion IoT?
I/O Field ships an update every 14 months, and minion IoT every 18 months. Most recently, I/O Field was updated on November 6, 2026 and minion IoT on November 4, 2026.

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