Comparison

VEGA Tools vs Watlow EZ

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

Head to head
About

VEGA Tools

Configure and monitor industrial sensors wirelessly via Bluetooth using your smartphone or tablet. Access detailed instrument information, documentation, and diagnostic functions for efficient setup and operation.

Highlights
  • Wireless sensor adjustment via Bluetooth
  • Intuitive configuration interface
  • Real-time measurement visualization
  • Sensor status diagnostics
  • Instrument information retrieval via serial number
  • Access to product documentation
  • Optimal sensor alignment using tilt sensor
Features
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This app enables wireless adjustment of sensors that have the display/adjustment module PLICSCOM with Bluetooth. Your smartphone or tablet gives you convenient access to the adjustment functions of the sensor. The intuitive user interface of the app makes it very easy to configure the sensor and put it into operation. The optimized display and diagnostic function allows you to e.g. visualize the measured value or sensor status quickly and easily. By entering the serial number, all relevant information about your VEGA instrument can be retrieved. Optionally, you can get this information on your smartphone by scanning the data matrix code or barcode on the type label. General device information (instrument name, article number, delivery date, etc.), an overview of product features and the device-specific documentation (operating instructions, test certificates and safety notes) are thus available anytime, anywhere. By making use of the tilt sensor integrated in the smartphone, the app also allows the user to optimally align the radar sensor with the tank discharge opening in bulk solids applications.

About

Watlow EZ

Easily configure, monitor, and adjust Watlow PM controllers using Bluetooth. Access all controller parameters with clear explanations and save/share configurations. Provides password protection and alarm indicators.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth wireless setup
  • Monitor and adjust controller parameters
  • Plain text parameter names with help topics
  • Save and import configuration files
  • Password protection
  • Alarm and error indicators
Features
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Use EZ-LINK™ to easily set up, monitor and adjust Watlow® PM PLUS and EZ-ZONE® PM controllers via Bluetooth® wireless technology. The app provides access to the controller’s parameters with fully spelled out names in plain text with help topics that explain each parameter and option. The app’s home page displays the same parameters as the controller’s custom home page. The “All Parameters” button allows you to set up the controller’s inputs, control settings, alarms, outputs and other features and functions. Use the app to save the PM’s settings in a configuration image file. Import the image file into a controller to copy the configuration from one controller to another or to restore the configuration of a controller to an earlier state. You can also share the saved files via email or other file sharing methods. The files are compatible with Watlow’s COMPOSER software which can be used to view the settings on a PC. EZ-LINK also provides password protection, alarm and error indicators, connection to Watlow for feedback and support and access to device information such as firmware version, part number and serial number. The app works with all PM PLUS and 1/16 DIN EZ-ZONE PM controllers and limits with Bluetooth® wireless technology. This option is approved for use in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Columbia, the European Union, Japan, and New Zealand with more locations coming soon.

Screenshots

VEGA Tools4 screens
Watlow EZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VEGA Tools at 80% against Watlow EZ's 0%. VEGA Tools also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months). Watlow EZ's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VEGA Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of VEGA Tools's written reviews are positive against 0% of Watlow EZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VEGA Tools ships an update monthly, Watlow EZ every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VEGA Tools versus Watlow EZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVEGA ToolsWatlow EZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better14
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEGA Grieshaber KGWatlow

Customer experience

VEGA Tools

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Watlow EZ

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

VEGA Tools

No in-app purchases

None

Watlow EZ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VEGA Tools free?
VEGA Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watlow EZ free?
Watlow EZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VEGA Tools or Watlow EZ?
VEGA Tools is rated higher. VEGA Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Watlow EZ averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do VEGA Tools or Watlow EZ have ads?
Neither VEGA Tools nor Watlow EZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VEGA Tools or Watlow EZ?
VEGA Tools ships an update monthly, and Watlow EZ every 18 months. Most recently, VEGA Tools was updated on November 6, 2026 and Watlow EZ on November 4, 2026.

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