Comparison

Unitronics' Remote Operator vs KiwiVM Assistant

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

KiwiVM Assistant

Manage your BandwagonHost VPS with ease using this mobile assistant. Access product and host information, control your server, and monitor resource usage. Perform system reloads, password resets, and manage backups and snapshots directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Product and host information
  • Start/Stop/Restart server
  • Monitor resource usage (RAM, CPU, Disk, Bandwidth)
  • Reload operating system
  • Reset root password
  • Manage snapshots and backups
Features
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KiwiVM Assistant is a KiwiVM Control Panel Moblie Assistant. KiwiVM Control Panel is used to manage BandwagonHost VPS, You can easily manage the host on the Kiwivm Control Panel by KiwiVM Assistant. Support functions: - Product service info - Host info - Start/Stop/Restart/Force Stop - Usages(RAM/SWAP/CPU/Disk/Bandwidth) - Detailed Statitstics(Network IO/CPU/Disk ID) - Reload Operate System - Reset Root password - Migrate DC - Snapshots - Backups Get the VEID and API KEY of the host you want to manage in the KiwiVM Control Pannel and add it to the app. Note: We do not provide services related to ssr/ss/vpn. Unofficial application, not related to BandwagonHost.

Screenshots

Unitronics' Remote Operator4 screens
KiwiVM Assistant3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KiwiVM Assistant at 5.0 against Unitronics' Remote Operator's 4.0. KiwiVM Assistant also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 20 months). Unitronics' Remote Operator's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). 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

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

KiwiVM Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KiwiVM Assistant has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Unitronics' Remote Operator's written reviews are positive against 100% of KiwiVM Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unitronics' Remote Operator ships an update every 20 months, KiwiVM Assistant every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Unitronics' Remote Operator versus KiwiVM Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnitronics' Remote OperatorKiwiVM Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnitronics海涛 郭

Customer experience

Unitronics' Remote Operator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

KiwiVM Assistant

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Unitronics' Remote Operator

No in-app purchases

None

KiwiVM Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unitronics' Remote Operator free?
Unitronics' Remote Operator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KiwiVM Assistant free?
KiwiVM Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unitronics' Remote Operator or KiwiVM Assistant?
KiwiVM Assistant is rated higher. Unitronics' Remote Operator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while KiwiVM Assistant averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Unitronics' Remote Operator or KiwiVM Assistant have ads?
Neither Unitronics' Remote Operator nor KiwiVM Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unitronics' Remote Operator or KiwiVM Assistant?
Unitronics' Remote Operator ships an update every 20 months, and KiwiVM Assistant every 5 weeks. Most recently, Unitronics' Remote Operator was updated on June 1, 2026 and KiwiVM Assistant on September 29, 2026.

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