Ersa TRACE vs Sorotec App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Ersa TRACE
This app enables smart operation of an IoT soldering station via smartphone or web application. It provides real-time temperature display, parameter control for single or multiple stations, and extensive traceability functions.
- Real-time temperature display
- Target temperature setting
- Soldering parameter control
- Multi-station management
- Web application integration
- Traceability functions
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Being the worldβs first IoT soldering station, the Ersa i-CON TRACE revolutionizes the high-end soldering station market. With i-CON TRACE, Ersa relies on smart operation via both smartphone app and web application that can be installed on a customer server. If the i-CON TRACE is to be operated like a conventional soldering station, the smartphone/tablet replaces the built-in display and the temperature is shown on a smartphone or tablet, as are familiar controls for temperature setting, etc.. For users, this opens up the possibility of smart operation in line with their needs. Using the web application "Ersa TRACE Cockpit" and the associated extensive traceability functions, a soldering station can be integrated into a WLAN network with the help of the smartphone app and then controlled via the web application. FEATURES: β’ Real-time temperature display via graphical user interface β’ Setting the target temperature, for one or several soldering stations β’ Setting of all other soldering parameters, also for multiple soldering stations β’ Menu navigation in different languages
Sorotec App
This app provides CNC milling machine users with tools for selecting and correctly setting milling cutters. It aims to prevent setting errors and answer common questions simply, streamlining the user's workflow.
- Milling cutter selection tools
- Correct setting guidance
- Error prevention for settings
- Answers common CNC questions
- Streamlines work processes
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This app was developed by us to facilitate customers and users of CNC milling machines the necessary tools for the selection and correct setting of milling cutters It should help to avoid mistakes in settings and answer typical questions in a simple way. We hope this app will help you with your tasks and make your work process easier.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sorotec App at every 3 weeks against Ersa TRACE's every 5 months. Sorotec App also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Ersa TRACE's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ersa TRACE ships an update every 5 months, Sorotec App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Ersa TRACE | Sorotec App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews β better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ersa GmbH | Sorotec GmbH |
Customer experience
Ersa TRACE
Sorotec App
In-app purchases
Ersa TRACE
No in-app purchases
Sorotec App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ersa TRACE free?
Is Sorotec App free?
Do Ersa TRACE or Sorotec App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ersa TRACE or Sorotec App?
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