Comparison

TwinCAT IoT Communicator vs Pyxis Cloud

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Pyxis Cloud

Features
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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!

Screenshots

TwinCAT IoT Communicator4 screens
Pyxis Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TwinCAT IoT Communicator versus Pyxis Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwinCAT IoT CommunicatorPyxis Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeckhoff Automation GmbHUMNY DOM, OOO, (RU)

In-app purchases

None

TwinCAT IoT Communicator

No in-app purchases

None

Pyxis Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TwinCAT IoT Communicator free?
TwinCAT IoT Communicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pyxis Cloud free?
Pyxis Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TwinCAT IoT Communicator or Pyxis Cloud have ads?
Neither TwinCAT IoT Communicator nor Pyxis Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TwinCAT IoT Communicator or Pyxis Cloud?
TwinCAT IoT Communicator ships an update every 2 months, and Pyxis Cloud every 10 days. Most recently, TwinCAT IoT Communicator was updated on August 10, 2026 and Pyxis Cloud on September 17, 2026.

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