Ecatcher Mobile vs Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ecatcher Mobile
Monitor machine status and performance remotely with live KPI and alarm data from Ewon Flexy routers. Securely access HMIs from various automation vendors via your mobile device.
- Live KPI and alarm monitoring
- Remote machine status access
- Secure remote access
- HMI integration
- Touch ID/PIN code login
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Ecatcher Mobile now offers live monitoring of KPI’s and alarms from any machine equipped with an Ewon® Flexy router. By using Ecatcher Mobile app users can get a live look into their machines’ status and performance from anywhere in the world. The Ewon Ecatcher Mobile application is used to initialize secure remote access and allows you to use mobile applications with HMIs from automation vendors such as Schneider Magelis, Rockwell and Siemens SIMATIC. Once you have logged in for the first time to your Ecatcher account, you can take advantage of the user-friendliness and security of Ecatcher Mobile by validating direct access to your account through Touch ID (or a PIN code), similar to most mobile banking applications.
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
Control and monitor MONITOUCH Programmable Operator Interfaces remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust machines, check production lines, and troubleshoot issues without being physically present. Supports pinch-to-zoom and multiple unit registration.
- Remote control of MONITOUCH devices
- Monitor machines and production lines
- Troubleshoot from distant locations
- Pinch to zoom for high visibility
- Register multiple units for easy switching
- Multi-language menu support
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"Simple Remote" lets you control screens of Programmable Operator Interface - MONITOUCH from your iPhone or iPad. User registration is not required at all. Simply install the application on your iPhone or iPad and it's ready for use. === Application Examples === - Adjustment of machines or production lines You can easily monitor screens of MONITOUCH on your iPhone or iPad. There is no need to stand in front of the MONITOUCH unit to check the status of machines or production lines. - Operation in clean room There is no need to gear up and enter the clean room to check screens. Just start up "Simple Remote" on your iPhone or iPad for remote monitoring and control of the MONITOUCH that is located in the clean room. It's useful for a quick checkup. - Troubleshooting In combination with a Wi-Fi router, you can operate the MONITOUCH from a distant location such as a control room as long as both MONITOUCH and your iPhone or iPad are connected to the same network. You can troubleshoot or verify what's happening without going to the site. (e.g. MONITOUCH: wired LAN, iPhone or iPad: wireless LAN) === Key Features === - Pinch to Zoom feature is supported. High visibility is ensured even on the iPhone. - By registering multiple units (IP address), you can easily switch the target MONITOUCH to operate remotely. - Menu can be displayed in 5 languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese) === Compatible MONITOUCH Models === with wireless LAN *1: V9 series [Advanced] *2 V9101iWRLD, V9100iWRLD, V9071iWRLD, V9070iWRLD V9 series [Standard] *3 V9150iXRD, V9120iSRD, V9120iSRBD, V9100iSRD, V9100iSRBD, V9080iSRD, V9080iSRBD without wireless LAN *4: V9 series other than listed above TS2000 series TS2060i TS1000 Smart series TS1070Si, TS1100Si TS1000 series TS1070i, TS1071i, TS1100i, TS1101i === Remarks === *1 Only iPhone or iPad is required for use, but please note that the communication distance with the V9's wireless LAN is limited. Connection check is suggested before use. If the connection is not strong enough, please install a Wi-Fi router. *2 Complied with Radio Act in Japan, USA, Canada, Europe, Korea. Please use a Wi-Fi router in other countries. *3 Complied with Radio Act in Japan only. Please use a Wi-Fi router in other countries. *4 Installation of Wi-Fi router is required. a link to the source code https://gitlab.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients-ios
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) at 100% against Ecatcher Mobile's 36%. Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Ecatcher Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Ecatcher Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)'s.
Ecatcher Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ecatcher Mobile | Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HMS Networks AB | HAKKO ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
Ecatcher Mobile
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
In-app purchases
Ecatcher Mobile
No in-app purchases
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)
No in-app purchases
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