Unitronics' Remote Operator vs MRU4u
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unitronics' Remote Operator
Access and control Unitronics controllers remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Monitor automation processes, view HMI screens, and manage alarms and data in real-time. Configure and organize multiple controllers for efficient operation.
- Remote access to Vision and Samba controllers
- Monitor and control automation processes
- View HMI screens as if physically present
- Manage alarms and process trends
- Organize multiple controllers in groups
- Secure access with password protection
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The Remote Operator application enables you to remotely access your Unitronics controllers using your smartphone and tablet. Via the application, you can view and operate the controller’s HMI —as if you are physically touching the controller. Using Remote Operator you monitor automation processes, press keys and touch HMI objects, change parameter values, view Alarms and process value Trends. You can define and access multiple controllers from a single device. Main Features - Remotely access Vision and Samba controllers via Internet or wireless LAN - Remotely control/monitor automation processes and machines - Control many controllers from a single mobile device. - View operational conditions, Alarms, data, and Trends in real time - Configure communication channels for multiple controllers - Organize controllers in Favorites and Groups - Shareable Configurations – send/share your list of controllers to another device - Security via Password: prevent unauthorized entry - Pinch to zoom *Supported Controllers Minimum OS version: iOS 7+ Supported Controllers: V350, V430, V700, V570, V1040, V1210, SM35, SM43, SM70 View and Download the QuickStart Guide: http://www.unitronics.com/Unitronics_Apps/Unitronics_Remote_Operator_AppQuickStart.pdf *First-time Use 1. Open Remote Operator. 2. Create a Password, set up password recovery. 3. Tap OK, the app opens an empty Favorites screen. **Adding PLCs to Favorites/Groups Tap + to add PLCS, configure controllers and communication channels. Enter: - PLC Nickname Optional. Must be unique. - PLC Name Must exactly match the actual PLC Name, including capitals. - IP Address/Host, TCP and Port Defines communication channel NOTE: 1. IP Address & Port MUST be a unique combination. 2. Format: Incorrect 10.000.000.037 Correct 10.0.0.37. - Group Name Tap to open the Group list. Add to Favorites: When checked, the PLC is added to the Favorites list as well as a Group. When finished, if desired, tap Check PLC Connection. Tap OK to save the PLC and return to Favorites. To delete a PLC, swipe left. *Adding Groups 1. In the Favorites screen, tap the right facing arrow to open Groups. 2. Tap + to add a Group. 3. Enter Group Name and Comment. 4. Tap OK to add the Group. 5. Tap left facing arrow to return to Favorites. 6. Tap More (three bars, upper right side of the screen) to Hide/Show the Application Bar. *Using Remote Operator In Favorites or Groups, a PLC marked with a green hand is active. Access it remotely by tapping it. During a session, your mobile screen displays the PLC's HMI panel, along with a red Application Bar. This Bar shows (from left to right): - Connected PLC name - Connection duration - Buttons: > Switch modes: View Only /Full Control. Disable/enable buttons and touch properties on the HMI panel displayed on your mobile > Set Refresh rate (seconds) > Pause Remote session > Exit Remote session **PLC Information To view /edit, tap i: PLC Communication - To edit details, tap fields; set View mode: View Only/Full Control. - Check the PLC Connection. PLC System Info - When connected: Tap Get PLC Information to view PLC OS data. - When not connected: Shows details of last session. PLC Location Info - Tap to enter data: location, contact details, comments, edit the PLC’s group. - Delete PLC from Favorites: uncheck Add to Favorites. *Application Settings Tap More to show Application Bar if hidden, then tap Settings button. Startup Page: Remote Operator automatically loads/checks communications for all PLCs on Startup page Sharing Settings: 1. Tap Share, follow instructions to send the file Share.unitronics. 2. When Share.unitronics is received on the second device, tap to open it. Remote Operator opens the Share file. Remote Operator MUST be installed on the receiving device.
MRU4u
Control MRU Fluegas Monitoring Units remotely via Bluetooth. Transfer and store measured data on your smartphone or tablet, with options to export as CSV or email screenshots. View live data as text or charts, with customizable value displays.
- Bluetooth remote control
- Live data display (text/chart)
- Customizable data views
- Data storage on device
- CSV data export
- Email data screenshots
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Remote control of MRU Fluegas Monitoring Units via Bluetooth. Transfer to and storage of measured data on Smartphone and Tablet. Data export as CSV file or screenshot as an email attachment. Control the most important functions of your MRU unit with your iPhone or iPad. Measured data are shown live on the screen, either as text or as curve chart. Measured values to be indicated may be individually chosen by the user. Stored measuring data always comprise all possible values of the measuring unit. Measurements may be stored on the controlling unit, assigned to a heating facility and sent by mail.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unitronics' Remote Operator at 67% against MRU4u's 17%. Unitronics' Remote Operator also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). MRU4u's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 20 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Unitronics' Remote Operator ships an update every 20 months, MRU4u every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unitronics' Remote Operator | MRU4u |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Unitronics | MRU Messgeräte für Rauchgase und Umweltschutz GmbH |
Customer experience
Unitronics' Remote Operator
MRU4u
In-app purchases
Unitronics' Remote Operator
No in-app purchases
MRU4u
No in-app purchases
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