Comparison

Dräger X vs WatchGas

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

Head to head
About

Dräger X

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The Dräger X-node is a wireless gas detector that can be connected to a LoRa network. Using this app, the following functions can be configured or executed on the X-node: - Display of the current gas value - Display of the current temperature, relative humidity and air pressure - Configuration of alarm limits, flashing patterns, flashing intervals - Viewing sensor and device information - Viewing and configuration of LoRa settings - Firmware update - Zero and sensitivity adjustment - Logger: recording and display of measured values for the last 7 days To use the Dräger X-node app, a Bluetooth connection must first be established with a Dräger X-node device. The current measured values for the concentration of the measured gas, the relative humidity, the temperature and the air pressure are displayed in an overview. Alarm limits can be set in the app. In addition, the user can set at which gas concentration the status LED lights up green, yellow or red. Furthermore, the blinking pattern as well as the time interval in which limit violations are visualized by the status LED can be set. The app displays the date of the last adjustment. The app can be used to adjust the sensor in the X-node. The app can also be used to update the firmware. Not only can information about the LoRa connection be displayed via the app, but the parameters for a LoRa connection can also be configured. Overall, the X-node app is a tool for checking and adjusting the function of the X-node device and integrating it optimally into the IoT landscape.

About

WatchGas

This application allows users to manage and configure their WatchGas SST1 and SST4 devices. It provides essential tools for device setup and operational control.

Highlights
  • Device management
  • Device configuration
  • SST1 support
  • SST4 support
  • Compliance tools
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WatchGas compliance mobile application manage and configurate yours WatchGas SST1 and SST4

Screenshots

Dräger X4 screens
WatchGas3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WatchGas at every 3 weeks against Dräger X's every 2 months. WatchGas also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). 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

Dräger X ships an update every 2 months, WatchGas every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Dräger X versus WatchGas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDräger XWatchGas
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDraegerwerk AG & Co. KGaAWatchGas

In-app purchases

None

Dräger X

No in-app purchases

None

WatchGas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dräger X free?
Dräger X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WatchGas free?
WatchGas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dräger X or WatchGas have ads?
Neither Dräger X nor WatchGas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dräger X or WatchGas?
Dräger X ships an update every 2 months, and WatchGas every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dräger X was updated on September 13, 2026 and WatchGas on September 6, 2026.

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