Comparison

Unified vs Hmi In Hand

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

Hmi In Hand

Features
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Real-Time Remote Facility Management Using Cermate Edge Boxes/HMIs, by installing HMI in Hand APP on portable devices via Internet, you can remotely know facility status in real-time, which helps your decision making. Flexible Digital Signage Displaying Using Cermate Edge devices with an HMI in hand APP installed smart TV will quickly realize digital signage. It benefits you for visual management with secure data transmission. Safe Solution for Machine Operation Using Cermate Edge Boxes/HMIs makes all commands well managed. You can install the HMI in Hand app on portable devices and control the machine remotely using an intranet with safety.

Screenshots

Unified1 screens
Hmi In Hand3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Unified at 3 against Hmi In Hand's 1. Unified also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unified ships an update every 4 weeks, Hmi In Hand every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Unified versus Hmi In Hand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnifiedHmi In Hand
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnified-E AGCERMATE TECHNOLOGIES INC.

In-app purchases

None

Unified

No in-app purchases

None

Hmi In Hand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unified free?
Unified is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hmi In Hand free?
Hmi In Hand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unified or Hmi In Hand have ads?
Neither Unified nor Hmi In Hand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unified or Hmi In Hand?
Unified ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hmi In Hand every 3 weeks. Most recently, Unified was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hmi In Hand on November 3, 2026.

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