Comparison

WDGN vs Sharc Studio

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

Head to head

WDGN

Configure NFC encoders

★ 5.02 ratingsView app →

About

WDGN

Features

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Configuration of NFC encoders with the WDGN Mobile App. Currently only Wachendorff encoders are supported.

About

Sharc Studio

Connect to your SHARC device via MQTT or Bluetooth for easy configuration and live data streaming. This utility simplifies device management and real-time data access.

Highlights

MQTT communication
Bluetooth communication
Device configuration
Live data streaming
SHARC device management

Features

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This app is used to communicate with your SHARC device over MQTT or Bluetooth making configuration or live streaming data as simple as can be.

Screenshots

WDGN4 screens

Sharc Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sharc Studio at every 2 weeks against WDGN's every 4 months. Sharc Studio also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WDGN ships an update every 4 months, Sharc Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

WDGN versus Sharc Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	WDGN	Sharc Studio
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	2 — better
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0	12.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	24 MB	15 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Wachendorff Automation GmbH & Co. KG	MRIIOT LLC

In-app purchases

None

WDGN

No in-app purchases

None

Sharc Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WDGN free?

WDGN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Sharc Studio free?

Sharc Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do WDGN or Sharc Studio have ads?

Neither WDGN nor Sharc Studio shows ads.

Which is updated more often, WDGN or Sharc Studio?

WDGN ships an update every 4 months, and Sharc Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, WDGN was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sharc Studio on November 3, 2026.