Comparison

TeslaSCADA2 Runtime vs HMI Editor

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

Head to head
About

TeslaSCADA2 Runtime

This application provides a runtime interface for industrial automation systems on iOS devices. It enables quick visualization and interaction with equipment supporting various industrial protocols. A desktop IDE is required to create projects for this runtime.

Highlights
  • Industrial automation visualization
  • Modbus TCP/RTU support
  • Siemens S7 PLC integration
  • AllenBradley PLC integration
  • Omron PLC integration
  • OPC UA and MQTT protocol support
Features
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SCADA solution for iOS. It's a runtime version. To create project you should download one of desktop IDE versions of TeslaSCADA2 from our site: http://teslascada.com/load/teslascada2/5 Our idea is to do a quick visualization between an iPhone and iPad devices and industrial automation applications and equipment based on following protocols: - All devices that supports Modbus TCP. - Modbus RTU devices through an ethernet to serial gateway - Siemens ISO/TCP for PLCs S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200 direct. - Ethernet/IP for AllenBradley PLCs ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micrologix and SLC500. - FINS/TCP for Omron PLCs. - All servers that supports OPC UA protocol. - MQTT protocol (subscriber). Attention: After installation the app works in the demo-mode. It does not control your home or industry. • If you want the app to control your home or industry you are an end-user, please, get in touch with our integrators or distributors: http://teslascada.com/index.php/en/contacts/distributors. Or with us. We'll gladly answer your questions at teslascada@teslascada.com.

About

HMI Editor

Create custom interfaces for real-time industrial process monitoring and control on iOS devices. Design dynamic dashboards with various elements and connect them to PLC systems. Develop and test projects freely, with payment only for deployment.

Highlights
  • Customizable page layouts
  • Real-time monitoring and control
  • Support for major PLC brands
  • On-screen project editing
  • Export/import asset files
  • Cloud storage and deployment
Features
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HMI Editor is a *native* iOS application for creating Human Machine Interfaces for real-time monitoring and control of industrial PLC based systems and processes. Data is presented in highly customizable page layouts much like a presentations app. Who's this for. The app is aimed at automation engineers or industrial machine manufacturers on many sectors including but not limited to building automation, industrial processing, power plants, water plants, industrial equipment, transportation and so on, who want to provide instant, reliable access to real-time data right from iOS devices. What you'll get for the price of the app. HMI Editor allows you to create efficient, advanced, highly responsive "Human Machine Interfaces" right on your iPad screen with unprecedented ease of use and fun. The HMI Editor app is fully native and supports all major Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) brands. For the price of the app (FREE) you can *fully* develop and test projects of any complexity. No restrictions on number of pages, tags or PLCs are applied at this stage. You only pay for project activations when you are ready to deploy to end users. HMI Editor essential Features. - Very fast, launches and connects immediately regardless of project size. - All data types including Strings, Arrays and Dictionaries fully supported. - HMI Projects are edited on-screen as you run and monitor your process. - You can export and edit your project files as text on your PC or Mac. - Export/import asset files such as images, pdfs or audio files from HMI Editor to your PC or Mac. - Optional project storage in the cloud and easy deployment to end users devices. - Native PLC communication protocols. Connections are performed with no intermediate servers or boxes. - Major PLC brands supported, including: Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Opto 22, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Wago. - TCP/IP based security. Getting Started: creating a HMI Editor project. Projects are created like a mix of PowerPoint and Excel. The concept is quite simple. You lay out elements such as Sliders, Switches, Buttons, Images, Text Fields, Knobs, Trends, Gauges, Bar Indicators, Web browser, Array pickers, even Gesture Recognizers and much more onto pages. You connect on-screen objects with iPad sensors and PLC tags through simple links or powerful expressions. That's it !!. The result is a stunning, dynamic, real-time presentation of your PLC controlled process as you'd never imagined. Examples Ready for You. Explore the examples and take the liberty to make changes on them. Create your own test projects from scratch or based on the examples. HMI Editor will comprehensively tell you what inconsistencies or problems there may be in your project as you build them. New examples are being added on a regular basis or by user request. What's Next. There’s a lot more that we haven’t mentioned here, such as the page navigation interface, the embedded file server, the model browser, the model seeker, the automatic expression completer, the inspector viewer, alarm notifications, iPad sensors, barcode scanner, user access levels, password on launch, PLC validation codes, individual tag diagnostics, background processing, automatic network switching, and much much more. You surely will identify some of these features by just exploring the app, but the single source where everything is covered is the HMI Editor Reference Manual. Feel free to download it from our site and look at the full possibilities, you’ll love the product. Technical Support. We provide a free online support service based on public forums on our website: http://www.sweetwilliamsl.com/support/forums Or through direct email: support@ritecontrol.com. We also hold a public YouTube​ channel at: http://www.youtube.com/hmipad. Feel free to direct your questions, suggestions or feedback to any of the above. We'll be happy to hear from you.

Screenshots

TeslaSCADA2 Runtime1 screens
HMI Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HMI Editor at 4.7 against TeslaSCADA2 Runtime's 3.0. HMI Editor also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). TeslaSCADA2 Runtime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, 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. HMI Editor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TeslaSCADA2 Runtime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HMI Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HMI Editor has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of TeslaSCADA2 Runtime's written reviews are positive against 75% of HMI Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TeslaSCADA2 Runtime ships an update every 3 months, HMI Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TeslaSCADA2 Runtime versus HMI Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeslaSCADA2 RuntimeHMI Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTesla, OOOGreg Maendel

Customer experience

TeslaSCADA2 Runtime

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HMI Editor

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

TeslaSCADA2 Runtime

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HMI Editor

One-time3
  • Activation for One Use$199.99
  • Activation for Five Uses$599.99
  • Activation for Ten Uses$999.99

Questions

Is TeslaSCADA2 Runtime free?
TeslaSCADA2 Runtime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HMI Editor free?
HMI Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TeslaSCADA2 Runtime or HMI Editor?
HMI Editor is rated higher. TeslaSCADA2 Runtime averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HMI Editor averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.
Do TeslaSCADA2 Runtime or HMI Editor have ads?
Neither TeslaSCADA2 Runtime nor HMI Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TeslaSCADA2 Runtime or HMI Editor?
TeslaSCADA2 Runtime ships an update every 3 months, and HMI Editor every 2 months. Most recently, TeslaSCADA2 Runtime was updated on August 28, 2026 and HMI Editor on September 14, 2026.

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