TwinCAT IoT Communicator vs Mauto IOT
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
Mauto IOT
Unify smart home and industrial IoT devices into a single, customizable dashboard. Monitor real-time activity, automate workflows, and review performance across various use cases. Designed for both everyday users and complex operational environments.
- Unified device management
- Customizable dashboards
- Real-time monitoring
- Automated workflows
- Performance review
- Cross-use case support
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Mauto IoT brings home automation and industrial IoT together in one app. Instead of switching between multiple tools, you manage all your connected devices from a single, straightforward interface. Create dashboards tailored to your setup, whether that's a smart home, a facility, or a larger operation. You decide what data gets displayed and how. From there, you can monitor device activity in real time, set up automated workflows, and review performance over time. The app is designed to work for a wide range of use cases. Everyday users can manage home devices with ease, while teams handling more complex environments get the depth and flexibility they need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TwinCAT IoT Communicator at 5.0 against Mauto IOT's 2.0. TwinCAT IoT Communicator also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TwinCAT IoT Communicator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
TwinCAT IoT Communicator ships an update every 2 months, Mauto IOT monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TwinCAT IoT Communicator | Mauto IOT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Beckhoff Automation GmbH | Mauto FZ LLC |
Customer experience
TwinCAT IoT Communicator
Mauto IOT
In-app purchases
TwinCAT IoT Communicator
No in-app purchases
Mauto IOT
No in-app purchases
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