Comparison

HMI Viewer vs Equipment Mobile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • View-only HMI interface
  • Interact with PLC-controlled processes
  • Secure deployment to end-user devices
  • Supports major PLC brands
  • Native application performance
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

HMI Viewer4 screens
Equipment Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HMI Viewer versus Equipment Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHMI ViewerEquipment Mobile
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better2.5 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews—20.7% of reviews
Number of ratings444 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB423 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg MaendelJohn Deere

Customer experience

HMI Viewer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Equipment Mobile

All ratings44 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative79.3%

In-app purchases

None

HMI Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Equipment Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HMI Viewer free?
HMI Viewer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Equipment Mobile free?
Equipment Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HMI Viewer or Equipment Mobile?
HMI Viewer is rated higher. HMI Viewer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Equipment Mobile averages 2.5 from 44 ratings.
Do HMI Viewer or Equipment Mobile have ads?
Neither HMI Viewer nor Equipment Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HMI Viewer or Equipment Mobile?
HMI Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Equipment Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, HMI Viewer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Equipment Mobile on October 22, 2026.

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