Comparison

Electron_App vs SIMATIC S7

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

Head to head
About

Electron_App

Features
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Electron_App is a professional mobile application for controlling and monitoring Electron brand electrostatic powder coating equipment. KEY FEATURES: BLUETOOTH CONTROL • Adjust voltage (kV) and current (mA) wirelessly • Change coating recipes instantly • Real-time parameter monitoring • Multiple device support for batch operations SMART MONITORING • Real-time powder consumption tracking • Energy usage and cost monitoring • Coating efficiency calculation • Air consumption tracking • Application session recording DATA ANALYSIS • Visual charts for hourly, daily, monthly data • Device performance comparison • Export session data • Cost calculation (powder, energy, air) • Historical data access GROUP MANAGEMENT • Create device groups for batch control • Simultaneous monitoring of multiple guns • Quick access to frequently used devices DEMO MODE Test all features without physical hardware! Enable Demo Mode from Settings to explore full functionality with simulated devices and realistic data. Perfect for training and evaluation. CUSTOMIZATION • Multiple currency support (€, $) • Unit preferences (metric/imperial) • Custom cost parameters • Flexible data export options PROFESSIONAL SOLUTION Designed for industrial powder coating operators, Electron_App helps optimize coating quality, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency. PRIVACY & SECURITY • All data stored locally on your device • No cloud service or external servers • No user tracking or analytics • Your coating data stays private REQUIREMENTS: • Compatible with Electron electrostatic coating guns • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support • iOS 17.0 or later • iPhone and iPad compatible Perfect for automotive, industrial, furniture, and architectural coating applications.

About

SIMATIC S7

This app leverages NFC to provide quick access to your S7-1200 G2 system. It allows you to change operational modes, view device information, and read diagnostic data directly from your phone, acting as a portable HMI.

Highlights
  • NFC system access
  • Change CPU operational mode
  • View connected device details
  • Read diagnostic information
  • Monitor CPU scan times
  • Reset CPU memory
  • Write time to CPU
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The S7-1200 G2 NFC App uses Near Field Communications to give you easy access to your S7-1200 G2 system.​ Just touch your phone to the front of the S7-1200 G2 CPU and you can change the CPU operational mode, see detailed information about devices connected to your CPU, and read diagnostic information. ​ This S7-1200 NFC App turns your phone into a mini HMI.​ ​ Main Features at a glance:​ - Read the model #, serial #, IP address, HW and FW version of all devices connected.​ - Change the operational mode (RUN/STOP) of the CPU.​- - Change the IP address of the CPU.​ - Memory Reset of the CPU.​ - Monitor the CPUs scan times.​ - Check the CPUs memory usage.​ - Write the Time of Day to the CPU.​ - Read the diagnostic information of the CPU and the devices connected.​ - Follow hyper-links to the Siemens Support Site where you can find manuals, certificates, firmware updates, and technician information for all the devices connected.​

Screenshots

Electron_App3 screens
SIMATIC S74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SIMATIC S7 at 15.0 against Electron_App's 17.6. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electron_App ships an update every 2 months, SIMATIC S7 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Electron_App versus SIMATIC S7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectron_AppSIMATIC S7
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSistem TeknikSiemens AG

In-app purchases

None

Electron_App

No in-app purchases

None

SIMATIC S7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electron_App free?
Electron_App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIMATIC S7 free?
SIMATIC S7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Electron_App or SIMATIC S7 have ads?
Neither Electron_App nor SIMATIC S7 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electron_App or SIMATIC S7?
Electron_App ships an update every 2 months, and SIMATIC S7 every 4 months. Most recently, Electron_App was updated on September 24, 2026 and SIMATIC S7 on October 21, 2026.

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