Comparison

Unified vs Cumulus

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

Head to head
About

Unified

Features
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This app allows hosting different HMIs to monitor and control a plant or machine. You can create the HMIs with the Unified-E App Designer and publish them on the Unified-E App Manager. Unified-E is a software product which is used to operate machines or plants with a smartphone. App development time is drastically reduced by using the "Unified-E App Designer" software, where you can define both the HMI views and push notifications for your individual HMI app. No app programming knowledge is required. There is a Gateway PC required which connects smartphone with machine and ensures that communication is secured and only granted for authorized users. The "Pro" license also allows operating a machine via the Internet without performing any configuration on the firewall or router. By now there are already multiple Unified-E endpoint adapters, e. g. for the S7-, ControlLogix-, Modbus- or OPC UA interface. The software, user manuals, licenses and further information can be found on the website ww.unified-e.com. For developers and integrators all licenses are for free.

About

Cumulus

Features
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Mit der App werden die Messwerte von THIES Clima Wetterstationen angezeigt und verwaltet. Die App ermöglicht den Zugriff auf aktuelle und gespeicherte Messwerte. Über die Gruppenverwaltung ist es möglich eigene, private Netzwerke zu erstellen und zu verwalten.

Screenshots

Unified1 screens
Cumulus1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unified at none against Cumulus's 6. Unified also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Cumulus sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Unified asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unified ships an update every 3 weeks, Cumulus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Unified versus Cumulus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnifiedCumulus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnified-E AGAdolf Thies GMBH & CO. KG

In-app purchases

None

Unified

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Cumulus

One-time6
  • 12 months archiving period$8.99
  • 24 months archiving period$15.99
  • 1 year event handling$84.99
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  • Buy 10 users$139.99
  • Buy 20 users$179.99
  • Buy 50 users$299.99

Questions

Is Unified free?
Unified is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cumulus free?
Cumulus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unified or Cumulus have ads?
Neither Unified nor Cumulus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unified or Cumulus?
Unified ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cumulus every 2 months. Most recently, Unified was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cumulus on October 3, 2026.

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