Comparison

SLC Assist vs weCon

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

Head to head
About

SLC Assist

Features
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Schmersal SLC Assist informs you about the diagnosis and configuration data of your Schmersal safety light curtain via Bluetooth interface. You do not only have all information about your safety light curtain available, SLC Assist is also an important tool for installation, service and documentation. Device and configuration data With the device data you get general information about the light curtain such as the type, the serial number, the protective field resolution and the field height. In device configuration you see the functions which have been parameterized and are enabled. Device status With the display of the device status you see the signal strength of each individual beam in real time, the active operation mode, the status of the OSSD outputs and the status of the protective field. It is self-evident that you see if the protective area is interrupted. Alignment and installation of a light curtain When you align the light curtain, you will use the display of the signal strength of each beam. One star is shown if the quality of the alignment is to be improved. Three stars are displayed when the alignment is perfect. Service and maintenance With a counter you are informed about the number of switching cycles. With this information you will schedule e.g. the service cycles of the safety relay module. The operating hours are shown to define the intervals for the intermediate checks. Documentation To archive the device information and the device data you save the actual status on your smartphone or tablet. This facilitates the documentation e.g. after a functional or intermediate inspection. Additional you may send the actual status via email to store it to your document server. For an optimal commissioning and best possible use of operation you may download the operation manual directly from the app to your smartphone or tablet. The light curtain with bluetooth interface and the related Schmersal app is the optimal tool and assists you by - Condition monitoring - Optimal alignment - Preventive maintenance - Documentation according to national safety regulations Safety distance calculation Schmersal SLC Assist calculates the safety distance in accordance with the EN ISO 13885:2010 standard. The safety distance is carried out for the application areas where the protective field is vertical to the approach direction. The calculation applies exclusively to industrial applications! Product selection Product selection based on specification and functions. For more information visit www.schmersal.com

About

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.

Screenshots

SLC Assist4 screens
weCon4 screens

Verdict

The call

SLC Assist and weCon are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SLC Assist ships an update every 4 months, weCon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SLC Assist versus weCon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSLC AssistweCon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG.Wenglor sensoric elektronische Geraete GmbH

In-app purchases

None

SLC Assist

No in-app purchases

None

weCon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SLC Assist free?
SLC Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is weCon free?
weCon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SLC Assist or weCon have ads?
Neither SLC Assist nor weCon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SLC Assist or weCon?
SLC Assist ships an update every 4 months, and weCon every 2 months. Most recently, SLC Assist was updated on October 26, 2026 and weCon on October 8, 2026.

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