Comparison

PSG vs ENGEL authentig

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

Head to head
About

PSG

Features
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Injection moulding problems and possible remedies Here you can find information and possible remedies with regard to the most frequently seen injection moulding problems.

About

ENGEL authentig

This app provides real-time insights into production status, machine performance, and key metrics like OEE. It helps production managers identify issues early to prevent losses and optimize resource utilization.

Highlights
  • Production status overview
  • Current order details
  • Machine status and downtime log
  • Utilization and cycle time tracking
  • Quality rate and OEE display
  • Production event logging
Features
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The authentig shopfloor app is part of the authentig MES package and provides access to the main functions of the authentig MONITORING module on the smartphone. •Summary of the overall state of the production (separated by production halls, machine groups or other self-defined filter, as required) •Display of the current order at each individual machine including target quantity, production progress (good and bad quantities) and expected remaining time •Display of device status, production status and downtime reason for each individual machine, including a comprehensive log of all production-relevant events such as order starts, status changes or production interruptions •Display of utilization, cycle times (TARGET, CURRENT), cycle time deviation and quality rate including current OEE for each machine The wealth of thoroughly prepared and clearly presented information makes the production completely transparent. Quantities produced, utilization, production speed and quality rate are immediately available for any resource group and for each individual machine. The authentig shopfloor app provides the production manager with a comprehensive, readily available insight into all production-relevant factors. By detecting problems at an early stage, quality- or downtime-related losses can be avoided, and the optimal use of all production resources can be ensured.

Screenshots

PSG4 screens
ENGEL authentig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ENGEL authentig at every 6 weeks against PSG's every 15 months. PSG's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

PSG ships an update every 15 months, ENGEL authentig every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PSG versus ENGEL authentig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSGENGEL authentig
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogics Software GmbHENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH

In-app purchases

None

PSG

No in-app purchases

None

ENGEL authentig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSG free?
PSG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ENGEL authentig free?
ENGEL authentig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PSG or ENGEL authentig have ads?
Neither PSG nor ENGEL authentig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSG or ENGEL authentig?
PSG ships an update every 15 months, and ENGEL authentig every 6 weeks. Most recently, PSG was updated on October 9, 2026 and ENGEL authentig on October 2, 2026.

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