FLEX Explorer vs smartHMI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FLEX Explorer
This application allows users to connect to OPC UA Servers, browse their address spaces, and read/write data values. It also enables monitoring of data changes and attributes, simplifying the development of UA Client applications for iOS.
- Connect to OPC UA Servers
- Browse address space
- Read and write values
- Monitor data changes
- Monitor attributes
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FLEX Explorer OPC UA Client features: - Connect to any OPC UA Servers - Browse the address space - Read and Write values - Monitor data changes and attributes FLEX Explorer OPC UA Client is built using the Matrikon Flex OPC UA Client SDK, which simplifies developing UA Client applications for iOS.
smartHMI
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smartHMI mobile enables commissioning, operation and service of supported Siemens HVAC control systems. The app provides a mobile user interface for monitoring and managing connected systems throughout their lifecycle. The application includes sample dashboards and plant views for common HVAC applications. These can be exported, customized outside the app and re-imported to support additional system types and use cases. Features: . Connect locally via TCP/IP or USB, or remotely through Siemens cloud services. . Monitor system operation using application-specific graphics and dashboards. . Access and adjust controller functions from your mobile device. . Review active alarms and historic alarms. . Analyze trends and operational data. . Activate and deploy licenses to supported controllers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FLEX Explorer at 8.0 against smartHMI's 12.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FLEX Explorer | smartHMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Honeywell International, Inc. | Siemens AG |
In-app purchases
FLEX Explorer
No in-app purchases
smartHMI
No in-app purchases
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