SensControl vs Mentalab Explore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SensControl
Easily visualize and adjust sensor parameters for IO-Link devices. This app, combined with a wireless master, allows for precise configuration of sensors and actuators to meet specific application needs.
- Visualize IO-Link device parameters
- Parameterize sensors and actuators
- Wireless IO-Link master integration
- Adjust to application requirements
- Easy setup and configuration
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SensControl from Baumer is used for easy visualization and parameterization of IO-Link devices. With the SensControl app and the SensControl wireless IO-Link master, all sensors and actuators with IO-Link interface can be perfectly adjusted to different application requirements.
Mentalab Explore
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Mentalab Explore Pro App: Neurophysiology research made easy. The Mentalab Explore Pro app is designed to connect with your Mentalab Explore Pro device with ease and access essential features for monitoring and recording data. Whether you’re in research, education, or industry, this app provides an intuitive gateway to work with physiological data. This app is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment. Key Features: Bluetooth Connection Easily connect to your Explore Pro device via Bluetooth for a reliable, wireless setup. Impedance Check Assess electrode impedance to ensure clear, high-quality data collection. Live ExG Data Monitoring View ExG (Electrophysiological) data in real time, including EEG and EMG, right on your device. Raw Data Recording LSL streaming Record ExG data in open file formats that integrate seamlessly with your existing analysis tools. Device Monitoring Check device temperature and battery levels at a glance to keep your sessions smooth. Montage Settings Customize and set up montages to suit your data collection needs. Data Filtering and Configuration Apply filters and configure ExG data to get the clearest results possible. Need Support? If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out at: https://mentalab.com/contact Note: The Mentalab Explore Pro app and hardware are intended strictly for research, educational, and non-medical applications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mentalab Explore at every 3 months against SensControl's every 8 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SensControl ships an update every 8 months, Mentalab Explore every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SensControl | Mentalab Explore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baumer Electric AG | Mentalab GmbH |
In-app purchases
SensControl
No in-app purchases
Mentalab Explore
No in-app purchases





