WinCC Sm@rtClient vs SIMATIC Notifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WinCC Sm@rtClient
This app enables remote operation and observation of industrial HMI systems over Industrial Ethernet or WLAN. It allows a smartphone or tablet to act as a client, mirroring and controlling the display of a server-configured HMI panel. Enjoy full operational control or a view-only mode for seamless industrial system management.
- Remote operation of HMI systems
- View-only mode
- Coordinated operation with single user control
- Automatic HMI panel detection
- Mirroring of device layout and hardware buttons
- Industrial Ethernet/WLAN connectivity
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The SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient App, in combination with the SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtServer, allows remote mobile operation and observation of SIMATIC HMI-systems over Industrial Ethernet/WLAN (wireless). The app is available for SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels and SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Ad-vanced. The scope of the Sm@rtClient concept allows an operation station to make its display available to the app. The station takes on the role of a Sm@rtServer, while the Smartphone/Tablet takes on the role of the Sm@rtClient. Sm@rtServer functionality can easily be activated with a single mouse click in the device’s configuration settings. The screen can be displayed on the Sm@rtClient by means of a Sm@rtClient display in "View only" mode, but a full-fledged, coordinated operation can be set up as well. "Coordinated operation" implies that at any one time only one user has the right of operation, i.e. either the operator station with Sm@rtServer function or the Sm@rtClient app. Additionally the app supports easy connection configuration by automatic HMI panel detection. Not only does the Sm@rtClient app show a selected display, but it additionally shows the complete layout of the station device, including any functional hardware buttons on the device. As such, device operation may be performed as if the user was directly in front of the device, only that the buttons aren’t actually pressed, but rather are activated with a press on the display of a Smartphone or tablet. SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtServer: http://www.industry.siemens.com/topics/global/en/tia-portal/hmi-sw-tia-portal/wincc-tia-portal-options/simatic-wincc-smartserver/Pages/Default.aspx
SIMATIC Notifier
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With the Notifier you carry an alarm center in your jacket pocket. Even if you are on the move somewhere: Notifier informs you like lightning about system status and sends notifications according to rules that you configure yourself.. Key features - Relax and focus on other things while Notifier monitors your asset data - Access notifications location-independently - As OEM know about issues of your machine even before your customers notices - Native app for your mobile device to receive notifications “to go” - Define a group and assign the group to an asset to make sure that someone takes care about the issue - Define an escalation strategy within the user group
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WinCC Sm@rtClient at 11.0 against SIMATIC Notifier's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WinCC Sm@rtClient ships an update every 6 months, SIMATIC Notifier every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WinCC Sm@rtClient | SIMATIC Notifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siemens Industry Software Inc. | Siemens AG |
In-app purchases
WinCC Sm@rtClient
No in-app purchases
SIMATIC Notifier
No in-app purchases
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