Comparison

AuCom Start Here vs V6 Soft Starters

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

Head to head
About

AuCom Start Here

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The latest update to the AuCom Start Here app brings a host of new functionalities, including the introduction of the Connect feature for AuCom Medium Voltage starters fitted with the next-generation β€˜S2’ Controller. This new suite of connectivity options allows users to securely interact with compatible devices via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), offering enhanced control and monitoring capabilities. Start Here continues to serve as your all-in-one solution, retaining the features you already know and love. Effortlessly store key contacts, access essential technical materials, receive instant model recommendations, and review comprehensive trip dataβ€”all within one app. With added improvements and a refreshed look, Start Here now offers an even more intuitive user experience.

About

V6 Soft Starters

Features
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Select a starter, diagnose issues and get support for Power Electronics soft starters from the palm of your hand with the V6 Soft Starters app. QuickPick Product Selection Provide some basic details including industry, application, and motor size, and the V6 Soft Starters app will suggest a suitably rated model for each available product range. Select a recommendation to see a full list of features and products specifications, with the ability to share the document at the push of a button, or request a quote from your nearest Power Electronics sales representative. QR Scanner (for V6 series starters) The app allows operators to read (via QR code) and share important information about trip conditions with electrical support staff no matter where they are. This means your machinery will be back at work in double quick time. During operation the V6 soft starter monitors and protects you motor and machine. When a fault condition is detected the starter trips to protect your system and displays the trip cause on the local control panel. If the operator is not trained or qualified to diagnose and reset the system, the app allows them to upload and e-mail operational and trip data to support staff. It’s as simple as taking a photo and forwarding a message. Support Contacts Database Need support for your V6 soft starter? The app is pre-populated with contact details for your local power electronics office. If you have contact details for your local installer or for a personal support contact, you can also add these details to the app for safekeeping and quick sharing of QR data or quote requests. Reference Tools Quickly calculate motor FLC and required enclosure ventilation flow with the convenient calculators built in to the V6 Soft Starters app.

Screenshots

AuCom Start Here4 screens
V6 Soft Starters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: V6 Soft Starters at every 3 days against AuCom Start Here's every 3 weeks. V6 Soft Starters also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AuCom Start Here ships an update every 3 weeks, V6 Soft Starters every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
AuCom Start Here versus V6 Soft Starters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuCom Start HereV6 Soft Starters
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size69 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAUCOM ELECTRONICS LIMITEDPower Electronics

In-app purchases

None

AuCom Start Here

No in-app purchases

None

V6 Soft Starters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AuCom Start Here free?
AuCom Start Here is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is V6 Soft Starters free?
V6 Soft Starters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AuCom Start Here or V6 Soft Starters have ads?
Neither AuCom Start Here nor V6 Soft Starters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuCom Start Here or V6 Soft Starters?
AuCom Start Here ships an update every 3 weeks, and V6 Soft Starters every 3 days. Most recently, AuCom Start Here was updated on September 9, 2026 and V6 Soft Starters on September 9, 2026.

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