Comparison

Lincoln Electric vs Western Edge

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

Head to head
About

Lincoln Electric

Explore a comprehensive catalog of welding and cutting equipment, consumables, and accessories. Find products for various industries and applications, from automotive to shipbuilding. Access detailed product information and resources from a trusted welding expert.

Highlights
  • Welding equipment catalog
  • Consumables listing
  • Plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment
  • Robotic welding systems
  • Accessories and training equipment
  • Industry-specific product solutions
Features
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Lincoln Electric The Welding Experts – Founded on 1895 Lincoln Electric is an American multinational and a global manufacturer of welding products, arc welding equipment, welding consumables, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment and robotic welding systems. Welding equipment manufactured by Lincoln Electric Stick Welders, TIG Welders, MIG Flux-Cored Welders, Multi-Process Welders, Advanced Process Welders, Multi-Operator Welders, Engine Driven Welders, Semiautomatic Wire Feeders, Submerged Arc Welders, Submerged Arc Wire Feeders, Plasma Cutters, Welding Guns, Torches, Welding Gear, Robotic Automation, Weld Fume Control, Accessories, Training Equipment, Wire Delivery Products Consumables manufactured by Lincoln Electric Stick Electrodes, MIG Wires and TIG Cut Lengths, Metal-Cored Wires - Gas-Shielded, Flux-Cored Wires - Self-Shielded, Flux-Cored Wires - Gas-Shielded, Submerged Arc, Stainless and High Alloy, Hardfacing, Aluminum MIG and TIG Products, Pipeliner® Industries served by Lincoln Electric Automotive/Transportation, General Fabrication, Heavy Fabrication, Maintenance & Repair, Offshore, Pipeline, Pipe Mill, Power Generation & Process, LNG, Nuclear Energy, Pressure Vessel, Thermal Energy, Wind Power, Shipbuilding, Structural

About

Western Edge

Discover a vast selection of exclusive western boots, shoes, saddles, tack, and unique clothing. This family-owned business offers a wide range of western heritage products, from Native American jewelry to home decor, catering to all your modern western needs.

Highlights
  • Exclusive western boots and shoes
  • Largest saddle and tack selection
  • In-house saddle fittings
  • Unique western clothing
  • Native American jewelry
  • Western home decor
Features
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Nestled in the miles of Iowa Corn Fields, you will find one of the most unique Western Stores of the modern day. As a family owned and operated business, we have grown and flourished since 1988. Built on a passion of persevering the Western Heritage from those whom came before us; we still believe in a firm handshake, a sun up to sun down work day, and the genuine friendship that is made from doing so. Though we have grown and flourished in the Iowa farm lands, we have now expanded to Oklahoma with a third Brick & Mortar location. You can also, find us all across the US at Road Shows, from Las Vegas to Denver to all the way to San Antonio, TX…we are on the road approximately 160 days of the year at Rodeos, State Fairs, Horse Fairs, and Trade Shows. Of course we keep up with modern demands, you can shop with us online from the middle of New York City to the Mountains of Montana any day of the year. Unique in the fact that we design and bring you the largest selection of exclusive western boots and shoes from the largest retailers; such as, Twisted X, Ariat, Hey Dude, Anderson Bean, Olathe, Fenoglio, Justin & more. We are the largest saddle and tack dealers in Iowa. Specializing in Crircle Y, Tucker, HR, and Double J Saddles. We offer In House Saddle Fittings, by our specially trained team of experts. We carry all the brands of tack and horse supplies that you know and love. Professional Choice, Classic Equine, Cactus, Weaver, and many more. While Supplying you with all of your modern Western Needs, we take pride in offering you the most unique and hard to find western clothing, Native American jewelry, home decor, and more. We strive to provide you with clothing and products that you can be proud of, knowing they will stand the test of time. From our family to yours, we want to thank you for stopping by and shopping with us. Once you shop at the Edge, you are no longer a customer, you are now a friend! ~The Western Edge Family~

Screenshots

Lincoln Electric4 screens
Western Edge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Western Edge at 4.7 against Lincoln Electric's 3.4. Western Edge also leads on ratings volume (237 vs 5). Lincoln Electric's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Western Edge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Western Edge has 237 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lincoln Electric ships an update every 14 months, Western Edge every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lincoln Electric versus Western Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLincoln ElectricWestern Edge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.7 (237 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5237 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee's ToolsWestern Edge, Ltd

Customer experience

Lincoln Electric

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Western Edge

All ratings226 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lincoln Electric

No in-app purchases

None

Western Edge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lincoln Electric free?
Lincoln Electric is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Western Edge free?
Western Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lincoln Electric or Western Edge?
Western Edge is rated higher. Lincoln Electric averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Western Edge averages 4.7 from 237 ratings.
Do Lincoln Electric or Western Edge have ads?
Neither Lincoln Electric nor Western Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lincoln Electric or Western Edge?
Lincoln Electric ships an update every 14 months, and Western Edge every 24 months. Most recently, Lincoln Electric was updated on November 1, 2026 and Western Edge on November 3, 2026.

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