Comparison

iS7 vs STS

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

Head to head
About

iS7

Features
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--- Industrial automation tool --- Read and write variables on Siemens S7 PLC (input, output, timer, counter, memory and data block) Manage a virtual push button for remote operations, with configurable I/O, for custom use. Check operative status of S7.300 and S7.400 PLC Link the new S7.1200 and S7.1500 series and, on the last release, also the little LOGO PLC. For all detailed informations please visit support website. http://www.trotti.eu/iS7/index.html

About

STS

This utility helps users select the appropriate Siemens soft starter for their specific needs. It simulates applications based on various parameters and provides detailed reports, with direct links to product data.

Highlights
  • Soft starter application simulation
  • Input data for environment, motor, and load
  • Starting parameter configuration
  • Suggested soft starter selection
  • Simulation and component reports
  • Direct access to Siemens Industry Mall data
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This application allows users to find the right Siemens soft starter for his specific application. Features: * Simulate a soft starter application based on your input data: ** Environment & supply ** Motor ** Load ** Starting parameters for the application ** Additional functions ** Starting profile * Select a suggested soft starter * Generate a report for a selected soft starter with the summary of the simulation and optional feeder main components * Direct access to selected soft starter data in the Siemens Industry Mall * Metrics: SI and Imperial * Languages: English, German, Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Czech, Italian and Russian

Screenshots

iS74 screens
STS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: STS at Free against iS7's $14.99. STS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

STS is free to download; iS7 costs $14.99 up front. iS7 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. STS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iS7 ships an update every 3 months, STS every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on December 9, 2025 and June 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iS7 versus STS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriS7STS
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlo TrottiSiemens AG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iS7

One-time1
  • Alarms$2.99
None

STS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iS7 free?
iS7 costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is STS free?
STS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iS7 or STS have ads?
Neither iS7 nor STS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iS7 or STS?
iS7 ships an update every 3 months, and STS every 5 months. Most recently, iS7 was updated on December 9, 2025 and STS on June 29, 2026.

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