Comparison

Unified vs S7 PLC HMI

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

S7 PLC HMI

Features
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S7 PLC HMI turns your iPhone and iPad into an operator panel for Siemens LOGO! and SIMATIC S7 PLCs. Connect directly over your local network — no cloud, no account, no gateway. LIVE MONITORING • Digital and analog values refreshed twice a second • Analog values with multiplier, decimal formatting and optional limits — out-of-range readings are highlighted • Level bars and value trends — tap a trend for a large chart with axes • Blinking alarms with acknowledge command • Connection state always visible CONTROL • Switches, push buttons, valves, motors and drives with start/stop commands • Pulse buttons and Off/Auto/Manual mode selectors • Object types with local-mode variants for equipment that can be switched to manual on site • Safe command sequence matching PLC expectations GRAPHIC MODE • Place objects on your own process diagram or a photo of the technology • Live states and values directly on the schema • Tap an object to control it, drag objects in the editor SIRI, SHORTCUTS AND WIDGETS • Five Shortcuts actions — read values, toggle switches, send pulses, check alarms, set values — by voice with Siri, in automations or via the Action button • Home and Lock Screen widgets: a single value or a whole PLC group at a glance • Control Center controls for switches and pulses (iOS 18) ADDRESSES WITHOUT MANUALS • LOGO! 8: built-in catalog of the VM map (I, Q, M, NI, NQ, AI, AQ, AM…) • SIMATIC S7: address builder for M, I, Q and DB areas — bits, bytes, words and reals with live preview AND MORE • PLC diagnostics: RUN/STOP state and CPU information • Backup and transfer of your configuration between devices (AirDrop, Files) • Built-in demo line — try everything without any hardware • Localized in 10 languages COMPATIBILITY • Siemens LOGO! 8 (0BA8 and newer) with enabled Ethernet communication • SIMATIC S7-1200/1500 with enabled GET/PUT and non-optimized data blocks • SIMATIC S7-300/400 • Direct connection over TCP port 102 (S7 protocol) on your local network FREE VERSION AND FULL VERSION The free version includes 1 PLC group and 3 objects per group — enough to try the app with your own PLC. A single one-time purchase unlocks unlimited groups and objects on iPhone and iPad. SAFETY NOTE Intended for qualified personnel. The app sends commands to real equipment — always follow the safety regulations applicable to your installation. Siemens, LOGO! and SIMATIC are trademarks of Siemens AG. This app is an independent product and is not made, endorsed, or supported by Siemens AG.

Screenshots

Unified1 screens
S7 PLC HMI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unified at none against S7 PLC HMI's 1. Unified also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). S7 PLC HMI's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). 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. S7 PLC HMI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unified asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unified ships an update every 4 weeks, S7 PLC HMI every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Unified versus S7 PLC HMI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnifiedS7 PLC HMI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnified-E AGJIRI NOVOTNY

In-app purchases

None

Unified

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

S7 PLC HMI

One-time1
  • Full version$5.99

Questions

Is Unified free?
Unified is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S7 PLC HMI free?
S7 PLC HMI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unified or S7 PLC HMI have ads?
Neither Unified nor S7 PLC HMI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unified or S7 PLC HMI?
Unified ships an update every 4 weeks, and S7 PLC HMI every 5 days. Most recently, Unified was updated on October 29, 2026 and S7 PLC HMI on October 29, 2026.

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