Comparison

Canon Service Tool for PJ vs Epson Cloud Solution PORT

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

Head to head
About

Canon Service Tool for PJ

Remotely control and operate compatible Canon projectors via Wi-Fi. Manage settings, monitor status, and troubleshoot issues for single or multiple units.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi projector connection
  • Single and multi-unit control (up to 9)
  • Projector status monitoring
  • Troubleshooting information
  • Read/write projector setup files
  • Remote operation
Features
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Canon Service Tool for PJ is a free application that allows you to connect to Canon projectors (see below for compatible models) via Wi-Fi*, and remotely operate and control the projector. * Use the projector as an access point, or use the existing access point to connect to the projector. ■ Main features • You can automatically search for the projector, and connect to a supported device by using the projector as an access point, or by using the existing access point. - Single Control / Multi Control This function allows you to remotely operate a single or multiple supported devices simultaneously for up to 9 units. - Maintenance In addition to projector status indicators (alert status, power status, lamp status, and filter status), troubleshooting information are also displayed on the supported device in case of errors. - Read/Write The application allows for reading the projector setup information, and saving it as a file on the supported device. The file can be used to edit settings on other projectors. ■ Compatible models - Canon 4K600STZ projectors* * The following models support Multi Control remote operations only: WUX450,WX450ST,WX520,WUX400ST,WUX6000,WUX500,4K500ST,WUX6010,WUX450ST,4K501ST ■ Supported OS iOS 9.3/10.1 ■ Notes • If the application does not operate properly, force-quit, and restart. • Available functions differ depending on the model. • Make sure you have the password for the projector before using. For details about setting a password, refer to the operating instructions of the projector. • The operation may fail if the projector is operated from other devices in the process. • Search for the projector manually if its wireless LAN function is enabled and yet does not appear in the auto search results. • It takes about 7 minutes for Read, and 15 minutes for Write function. Do not turn off the power while reading/writing.

About

Epson Cloud Solution PORT

Monitor printer status and production data remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Get real-time alerts for errors, view print job statistics, and generate summary reports with graphical breakdowns. Facilitates quick issue resolution to minimize downtime.

Highlights
  • Real-time printer status monitoring
  • Track printed jobs and area
  • Monitor printer operation rate
  • Receive real-time error alerts
  • Generate summary reports with graphs
  • Share screen-shots via email/apps
Features
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Epson Cloud Solution for mobile allow you to grasp the state of the printers in the production site on the smart phone or tablet anytime, anywhere by connecting secure cloud-based platform. You can see the number of printed jobs, printed area, printer operation rate and also know if there is an error in real time. And 'Report' feature can summarize these data for a specified time period and display graphically and you can also see the breakdown by each printer. Easy to share the screen-shot which the app is showing with other person by using E-Mail or other sharing application on smart device. Even if there are some trouble in product site when you're on the go, if it's easy to see whether there are some trouble or not and to resolve quickly, then It's possible to minimize the occurrence of a down time. In order to login Epson Cloud Solution PORT for mobile, register a user on Epson Cloud Solution PORT (for PC).

Screenshots

Canon Service Tool for PJ4 screens
Epson Cloud Solution PORT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Canon Service Tool for PJ at 9.3 against Epson Cloud Solution PORT's 16.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Canon Service Tool for PJ against 4.0 for Epson Cloud Solution PORT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Canon Service Tool for PJ versus Epson Cloud Solution PORT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon Service Tool for PJEpson Cloud Solution PORT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.Seiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

Canon Service Tool for PJ

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Epson Cloud Solution PORT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Canon Service Tool for PJ

No in-app purchases

None

Epson Cloud Solution PORT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canon Service Tool for PJ free?
Canon Service Tool for PJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson Cloud Solution PORT free?
Epson Cloud Solution PORT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Canon Service Tool for PJ or Epson Cloud Solution PORT?
Canon Service Tool for PJ and Epson Cloud Solution PORT are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Canon Service Tool for PJ or Epson Cloud Solution PORT have ads?
Neither Canon Service Tool for PJ nor Epson Cloud Solution PORT shows ads.

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