Comparison

FLEX Explorer vs Remote PLC

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Remote PLC

Monitor and control Automationdirect.com's CLICK and CLICK PLUS Programmable Logic Controllers in real time. View and edit PLC registers, check project information, and manage user accounts with customizable monitor windows.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring and control
  • View and edit PLC registers
  • Multiple level user accounts
  • Customizable monitor windows
  • Access PLC error logs
  • Check PLC project information
Features
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Remote PLC is an application for real time monitoring and control for the CLICK and CLICK PLUS Programmable Control product lines offered by Automationdirect.com. For this app to function as designed, a CLICK PLC with ethernet or Bluetooth support is required. The Remote PLC app offers a quick method of connecting to a PLC to view and edit values in the PLC registers, as well as check the PLC project information, including the Error logs. Main Features: -Multiple Level User Accounts. Once connected, the authorized users can view and edit Monitor Windows based on their permission levels setup in the project file. -Custom Monitor windows can be created and stored to the PLC using the CLICK Programming software version 3.60 or later. Monitor Window access can be based on the user permissions. - Monitor and edit designated discrete and integer values within the PLC. Timer / Counter values can easily be viewed and edited. - PLC type and status, such as PLC Error Logs, scan times (Min and Max), as well as Project file information. Requirements: • All current CLICK and CLICK PLUS PLCs with ethernet/Bluetooth support the Remote PLC app. • The PLC must be using firmware Version 3.60 or later. • CLICK Programming Software Version 3.60 or later is required to program and configure the PLC to support the Remote PLC App. • The CPU must have compatible network settings with the device running the Remote PLC App.

Screenshots

FLEX Explorer3 screens
Remote PLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote PLC at 4.3 against FLEX Explorer's 1.0. FLEX Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.1). On price, review sentiment, 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

Remote PLC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FLEX Explorer versus Remote PLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLEX ExplorerRemote PLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoneywell International, Inc.Automationdirect.com

Customer experience

FLEX Explorer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Remote PLC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FLEX Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLEX Explorer free?
FLEX Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote PLC free?
Remote PLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FLEX Explorer or Remote PLC?
Remote PLC is rated higher. FLEX Explorer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Remote PLC averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do FLEX Explorer or Remote PLC have ads?
Neither FLEX Explorer nor Remote PLC shows ads.

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