Comparison

moneo|blue classic vs KNIPEX

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

Head to head
About

moneo|blue classic

Access and visualize industrial data wirelessly from IO-Link devices. Parameterize sensors, read process data, and diagnostic events without a PLC. Supports cross-manufacturer parameterization and guided setup for special sensors.

Highlights
  • Wireless IO-Link data access
  • Parameterize IO-Link devices
  • Read process and diagnostic data
  • Wizard-guided sensor setup
  • Cross-manufacturer parameterization
  • Graphical data visualization
Features
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With the ifm moneo|blue app you can wirelessly connect to ifm IO-Link Masters (FW > V2.1) via the ifm inline and multi-Bluetooth Adapters (Art.Nr E30446 and EIO330), read IO-Link Process Data, Diagnostic Events, and Device Information from any IO-Link device. You communicate with the IO-Link devices without needing a PLC. You can set parameters of the IO-Link device (only with the ifm multi-plug Art.Nr:EIO330)via the App as well. Wizard-guided and graphically supported parameterisation of special ifm sensors (TCC, MVQ101, TN2105, LR2xxx) with the EIO330. Cross-manufacturer parameterisation possible, display and record of the process data.

About

KNIPEX

Easily locate the perfect pliers from an extensive catalog. Browse product details, save preferred items to a personal wish list, and ensure you always have the right tool for the job.

Highlights
  • Find the right pliers
  • Access entire product range
  • View product details
  • Save favorites to wish list
Features
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With the KNIPEX app you can always find the right pliers for you. Get access to the entire KNIPEX range, find out about our products and save your favorites on your personal wish list.a

Screenshots

moneo|blue classic4 screens
KNIPEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

moneo|blue classic and KNIPEX both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of KNIPEX's written reviews are positive against 80% of moneo|blue classic's. KNIPEX also leads on ratings volume (152 vs 6). moneo|blue classic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for moneo|blue classic against 4.9 for KNIPEX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KNIPEX has 152 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of moneo|blue classic's written reviews are positive against 100% of KNIPEX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
moneo|blue classic versus KNIPEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermoneo|blue classicKNIPEX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.9 (152 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6152 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerifm electronic gmbhKNIPEX

Customer experience

moneo|blue classic

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

KNIPEX

All ratings147 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

moneo|blue classic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

KNIPEX

Requested features

4 requests
  • Video demonstrations for each tool
  • Ability to compare multiple products
  • Direct in-app purchasing
  • More applications listed in search filters

In-app purchases

None

moneo|blue classic

No in-app purchases

None

KNIPEX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is moneo|blue classic free?
moneo|blue classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KNIPEX free?
KNIPEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, moneo|blue classic or KNIPEX?
moneo|blue classic is rated higher. moneo|blue classic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while KNIPEX averages 4.9 from 152 ratings.
Do moneo|blue classic or KNIPEX have ads?
Neither moneo|blue classic nor KNIPEX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, moneo|blue classic or KNIPEX?
moneo|blue classic ships an update every 3 months, and KNIPEX every 3 months. Most recently, moneo|blue classic was updated on November 3, 2026 and KNIPEX on November 3, 2026.

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