Comparison

TwinCAT IoT Communicator vs Mauto IOT

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

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.

Highlights
  • Unified device management
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Automated workflows
  • Performance review
  • Cross-use case support
Features
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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.

Screenshots

TwinCAT IoT Communicator4 screens
Mauto IOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TwinCAT IoT Communicator versus Mauto IOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwinCAT IoT CommunicatorMauto IOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBeckhoff Automation GmbHMauto FZ LLC

Customer experience

TwinCAT IoT Communicator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mauto IOT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TwinCAT IoT Communicator

No in-app purchases

None

Mauto IOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TwinCAT IoT Communicator free?
TwinCAT IoT Communicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mauto IOT free?
Mauto IOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TwinCAT IoT Communicator or Mauto IOT?
TwinCAT IoT Communicator is rated higher. TwinCAT IoT Communicator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mauto IOT averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TwinCAT IoT Communicator or Mauto IOT have ads?
Neither TwinCAT IoT Communicator nor Mauto IOT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TwinCAT IoT Communicator or Mauto IOT?
TwinCAT IoT Communicator ships an update every 2 months, and Mauto IOT monthly. Most recently, TwinCAT IoT Communicator was updated on August 10, 2026 and Mauto IOT on September 9, 2026.

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