TwinCAT IoT Communicator vs Pyxis Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TwinCAT IoT Communicator
Easily transmit process data from TwinCAT controllers to various devices, monitor status changes, and send information back to machines. This tool connects your controller to a messaging service for seamless communication between PLC and mobile operating systems.
- Transmit process data
- Monitor status changes
- Send information back to machine
- Connect TwinCAT controller to messaging service
- Publish-subscribe pattern integration
- Easy IT network integration
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The TwinCAT 3 IoT Communicator ("TF6730") makes it possible to easily transmit process data to multiple end devices, monitor status changes and send information back to the machine. The TwinCAT 3 IoT Communicator connects the TwinCAT controller to a messaging service, making it easy to set it up within the TwinCAT engineering environment to send and receive messages between the PLC and mobile operating systems. Since the TwinCAT 3 IoT Communicator is based on the publish-subscribe pattern, it does not require any special firewall settings but can be easily integrated into an existing IT network. More information: http://www.beckhoff.com/TF6730 http://www.beckhoff.com/TF6735
Pyxis Cloud
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Pyxis is a simplest way to a smarter home. Pyxis created to make your life easier. Start with connected products from your favorite brands and control them all from one app. A connected home app that gives you full control of all your smart devices. Pyxis is working with the leading manufacturers of Smart Home devices to simplify your home connectivity into one app. For any further info, visit the website https://pyxis.cloud The features: - Control all your Smart Home connected devices from a unique interface, from wherever you are and whenever you want; - Connect different technologies like KNX, Modbus, SmartBus, Smart TV and use as one system; - Easy to control and monitor connected device; Enjoy your home!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pyxis Cloud at every 10 days against TwinCAT IoT Communicator's every 2 months. Pyxis Cloud also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TwinCAT IoT Communicator ships an update every 2 months, Pyxis Cloud every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TwinCAT IoT Communicator | Pyxis Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beckhoff Automation GmbH | UMNY DOM, OOO, (RU) |
In-app purchases
TwinCAT IoT Communicator
No in-app purchases
Pyxis Cloud
No in-app purchases
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