HMI Viewer vs Equipment Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HMI Viewer
This application allows end users to interact with PLC-controlled processes through custom-designed Human Machine Interfaces. Integrators can create and deploy these interfaces securely, enabling seamless control and monitoring of industrial systems.
- View-only HMI interface
- Interact with PLC-controlled processes
- Secure deployment to end-user devices
- Supports major PLC brands
- Native application performance
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HMI is the view only version of our HMI system (HMI and HMI Editor). With the HMI Editor app integrators create efficient, advanced, highly responsive "Human Machine Interfaces" and deploy securely to end users's devices who are able to run projects specifically designed for them. As an end user you can download your projects with a single tap of your finger and interact with your Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) controlled processes as you never did before. The HMI Editor and HMI apps are fully native and support all major Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) brands.
Equipment Mobile
Manage and maintain your John Deere equipment with this app. Access operator manuals, find parts, and connect to the Operations Center for insights to improve productivity and keep equipment running smoothly.
- Manage John Deere equipment
- Access Operator's Manuals
- Find parts by model/serial number
- Connect to Operations Center
- View machine information
- Add equipment via serial number scan
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The John Deere Equipment Mobile app allows you to manage, maintain and keep your equipment running. With it, you can prepare equipment for work, access key information from the Operator’s Manual, and find the parts you need. The app also connects with John Deere Operations Center using JDLink™ Connect, providing an easy, reliable connection between you and your equipment. Equipment Mobile is your solution to access insights that help you proactively manage day-to-day operations and improve productivity. Features include: - View John Deere Operations Center equipment in one place - View connected devices - Explore Operators Manuals for Deere equipment - Find parts using equipment model or serial number - Access work optimization guides and tools - Add equipment to your organization by scanning the serial number - Contact your preferred Dealer - Access machine information – serial number, model year, and software version - Connected equipment capabilities such as fuel and hours
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Equipment Mobile at Free against HMI Viewer's $0.99. Equipment Mobile also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 4). HMI Viewer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Equipment Mobile is free to download; HMI Viewer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HMI Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equipment Mobile has 44 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HMI Viewer | Equipment Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 2.5 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 423 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greg Maendel | John Deere |
Customer experience
HMI Viewer
Equipment Mobile
In-app purchases
HMI Viewer
No in-app purchases
Equipment Mobile
No in-app purchases
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