BECKHOFF Diagnostics vs Sthor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
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BECKHOFF Diagnostics provides mobile, on-demand diagnostic capabilities for BECKHOFF EtherCAT devices - all through a Bluetooth connection. When used with a compatible Bluetooth gateway, your smartphone or tablet becomes a powerful on-site diagnostic tool. The app provides a clear overview of all EtherCAT devices in the connected system, including status, error, and diagnostic data. With the integrated scoping function, signal traces can be captured directly on site. Everything works out of the box, with no additional programming or configuration required. Read-only access: No configuration, no forcing, no system changes. Key Features - Bluetooth pairing with BECKHOFF Diagnostics gateways - Automatic detection of all EtherCAT devices - Error & diagnostic codes (CoE 0x10F3) - Device status & live information - Simple signal recording (scoping) - Read-only access for maximum safety Use Cases - On-site service - Customer support - Device inspection & troubleshooting - Mobile field diagnostics
Sthor
Monitor real-time electricity spot prices and compare plans to optimize energy usage. Features home screen widgets and instant notifications to keep you informed of price changes.
- Real-time electricity spot price monitoring
- Electricity plan comparison
- Energy usage optimization
- Home screen widgets
- Instant price change notifications
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Aware of current electricity price. Anytime Sthor helps you monitor Finland’s electricity spot prices in real time, compare plans more effectively, and optimize your energy usage. With home screen widgets, instant notifications, and enhanced pricing transparency, you’ll always stay ahead of price changes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BECKHOFF Diagnostics at none against Sthor's shown. BECKHOFF Diagnostics also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Sthor's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BECKHOFF Diagnostics ships an update every 2 months, Sthor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BECKHOFF Diagnostics | Sthor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beckhoff Automation GmbH | Anh Cao |
In-app purchases
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
Sthor
No in-app purchases
