BECKHOFF Diagnostics vs IGEMS Waterjet
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
IGEMS Waterjet
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Enhance your waterjet cutting workflow with this companion app for the IGEMS CAD/CAM software. Slab Tracer – Quickly transfer images of your metal sheets and marble slabs into IGEMS CAD/CAM. IGEMS Straighter - Make your 5-axis head perpendicular to the cutting table. Feed Rate Calculator – Quickly determine optimal cutting speeds for various materials. Tool Diameter Calculator – Helps you figure out if you should increase or decrease your current tool diameter. Perfect for fabricators, engineers, and waterjet enthusiasts!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IGEMS Waterjet at every 5 days against BECKHOFF Diagnostics's every 2 months. BECKHOFF Diagnostics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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
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, IGEMS Waterjet every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BECKHOFF Diagnostics | IGEMS Waterjet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beckhoff Automation GmbH | IGEMS AB |
In-app purchases
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
IGEMS Waterjet
No in-app purchases
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