Comparison

Scanner Assistant vs Scotsman Ice XWave

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

Head to head
About

Scanner Assistant

Features
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The app can be used to configure the mmWave scanner MWD SBP developed by FEIG ELECTRONIC for barrier applications. For this purpose, the app connects to the mmWave scanner MWD SBP via Bluetooth. Among other things, the detailed device designation with serial number and the firmware version are displayed. For commissioning, an assistant guides the user through the necessary input fields in just a few steps. Furthermore, useful information for diagnosis can be retrieved with the app.

About

Scotsman Ice XWave

Features
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Thanks to the XWave app you can easily control all your Scotsman ice makers, directly from your smartphone or tablet. The app exploits the potential of the Bluetooth connection to allow you to easily carry out various operations, including: • Starting or stopping ice production remotely, up to 10mt away; in this way you will always be able to control your machines, even if they are installed in places that are difficult to access • Check the operating status of your machines in real time • Set various configuration parameters • Check for faults or malfunctions Furthermore, if you are a technician or dealer, you will be able to have real-time access to all the information you need to best assist your customers, thanks to the possibility of making a remote diagnosis of the installed machines. The XWave app supports the following languages: • English • Italian

Screenshots

Scanner Assistant4 screens
Scotsman Ice XWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanner Assistant at every 5 weeks against Scotsman Ice XWave's every 3 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

Scanner Assistant ships an update every 5 weeks, Scotsman Ice XWave every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Scanner Assistant versus Scotsman Ice XWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner AssistantScotsman Ice XWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFEIG ELECTRONIC GmbHTopgraf

In-app purchases

None

Scanner Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

Scotsman Ice XWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanner Assistant free?
Scanner Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scotsman Ice XWave free?
Scotsman Ice XWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scanner Assistant or Scotsman Ice XWave have ads?
Neither Scanner Assistant nor Scotsman Ice XWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Assistant or Scotsman Ice XWave?
Scanner Assistant ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scotsman Ice XWave every 3 months. Most recently, Scanner Assistant was updated on October 12, 2026 and Scotsman Ice XWave on October 8, 2026.

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