VEGA Tools vs Simatic Unified AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Simatic Unified AR
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Simatic Unified AR is an industrial-grade augmented reality app that allows you to configure and provide the correct information at the right place. With the app, you can easily display, monitor and operate HMI screens (e.g. SIMATIC WinCC Unified, SIMATIC WinCC V8, SIMATIC WinCC OA) and all types of web applications (e.g. Edge Apps) in real production environments. Scan QR codes attached to a machine, robot, engine, or production location to open the corresponding customizable information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VEGA Tools at monthly against Simatic Unified AR's every 4 months. VEGA Tools also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VEGA Tools ships an update monthly, Simatic Unified AR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VEGA Tools | Simatic Unified AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 213 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VEGA Grieshaber KG | Siemens AG |
In-app purchases
VEGA Tools
No in-app purchases
Simatic Unified AR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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