Comparison

Wecon Smart vs Modbus TCP Station

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

Head to head
About

Wecon Smart

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本APP是提供给维控用户使用的专业软件,适用于对HMI设备的远程管控和固件更新的提醒。 本APP根据中文系统和非中文系统的提供了中文简体和英文两种语言

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Modbus TCP Station

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Turn your smartphone into a powerful Modbus TCP Master tool! Designed for PLC engineers, system integrators, and DIY enthusiasts, Modbus TCP Station allows you to communicate with, monitor, and control any Modbus TCP-enabled device (PLC, HMI, SCADA, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, etc.) with ease. Whether you are debugging a smart factory system or testing a home automation project, this app provides a professional interface to visualize and manipulate data in real-time. Key Features: • Complete Connectivity: Connect to any Modbus TCP Server (Slave) via IP and Port. • Comprehensive Function Codes: Supports FC01 (Coil), FC02 (Discrete Input), FC03 (Holding Register), and FC04 (Input Register). • Flexible Data Formats: View data in Binary, Unsigned/Signed Integer, Hex, Float, and Double. • Advanced Byte Swapping: Supports Inverse/Swap options for handling complex Word orders (Big Endian/Little Endian). • Real-time Monitoring: Watch your data change instantly with efficient polling. • Write Capabilities: Easily write values to Coils and Registers for device control. Pro Features: • Profile Management: Save and load unlimited connection profiles and register setups. • Ad-Free Experience: Focus on your work without distractions. • Unlimited Views: Create as many data blocks as you need. Multi-Language Support: • English • German (Deutsch) • Korean (한국어) • Japanese (日本語) • Traditional Chinese (繁體中文 - TW/HK) • Simplified Chinese (中文) Why choose Modbus TCP Station? Stop carrying heavy laptops for simple checks. With a clean UI and robust performance, this is the essential pocket tool for every automation engineer. Download now and master your Modbus network!

Screenshots

Wecon Smart4 screens
Modbus TCP Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wecon Smart at none against Modbus TCP Station's 2. Wecon Smart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Modbus TCP Station's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price 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. Modbus TCP Station sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Wecon Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wecon Smart ships an update every 5 months, Modbus TCP Station every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Wecon Smart versus Modbus TCP Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWecon SmartModbus TCP Station
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWecon technology co.,LtdDONGSOO LEE

In-app purchases

None

Wecon Smart

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Modbus TCP Station

One-time2
  • 1-Month Premium Pass$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is Wecon Smart free?
Wecon Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modbus TCP Station free?
Modbus TCP Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wecon Smart or Modbus TCP Station have ads?
Modbus TCP Station shows ads; Wecon Smart does not.
Which is updated more often, Wecon Smart or Modbus TCP Station?
Wecon Smart ships an update every 5 months, and Modbus TCP Station every 10 days. Most recently, Wecon Smart was updated on September 10, 2026 and Modbus TCP Station on September 14, 2026.

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