Comparison

SICK AR Assistant vs SIMOVE AGV Control

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

Head to head

About

SICK AR Assistant

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The SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) enables visualization of sensor data directly where the sensor is used. The SARA app brings together recorded sensor data and the real environment on the screen of the mobile end device. Data visualization speeds up troubleshooting and facilitates commissioning, for example by displaying warning fields and sites of object detection.

About

SIMOVE AGV Control

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The SIMOVE AGV Control establishes a TCP/IP and UDP communication to an AGV that is automated with a Siemens 1200 or 1500 PLC and the SIMOVE CarrierControl library. The communication information can either be put in manually or be scanned via a QR code. Features: - QR code scan for connection details - Connection history - Intuitive vehicle control - Display of errors and warnings - Remote acknowledgement

Screenshots

SICK AR Assistant4 screens

SIMOVE AGV Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SICK AR Assistant at every 2 months against SIMOVE AGV Control's every 11 months. 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

SICK AR Assistant ships an update every 2 months, SIMOVE AGV Control every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

SICK AR Assistant versus SIMOVE AGV Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SICK AR Assistant	SIMOVE AGV Control
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 11 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.1	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	179 MB	22 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SICK AG	Siemens AG

In-app purchases

None

SICK AR Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

SIMOVE AGV Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SICK AR Assistant free?

SICK AR Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SIMOVE AGV Control free?

SIMOVE AGV Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SICK AR Assistant or SIMOVE AGV Control have ads?

Neither SICK AR Assistant nor SIMOVE AGV Control shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SICK AR Assistant or SIMOVE AGV Control?

SICK AR Assistant ships an update every 2 months, and SIMOVE AGV Control every 11 months. Most recently, SICK AR Assistant was updated on September 10, 2026 and SIMOVE AGV Control on September 16, 2026.