Comparison

SensControl 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

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.

Highlights
  • Visualize IO-Link device parameters
  • Parameterize sensors and actuators
  • Wireless IO-Link master integration
  • Adjust to application requirements
  • Easy setup and configuration
Features
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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.

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

SensControl4 screens
minion IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SensControl at every 8 months against minion IoT's every 18 months. SensControl also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). 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

SensControl ships an update every 8 months, minion IoT every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SensControl versus minion IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensControlminion IoT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaumer Electric AGautosen GmbH

In-app purchases

None

SensControl

No in-app purchases

None

minion IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SensControl free?
SensControl 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 SensControl or minion IoT have ads?
Neither SensControl nor minion IoT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SensControl or minion IoT?
SensControl ships an update every 8 months, and minion IoT every 18 months. Most recently, SensControl was updated on September 19, 2026 and minion IoT on October 8, 2026.

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