Comparison

SMART Keypad 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

SMART Keypad

This application enables the diagnosis and configuration of a Lenze i500 inverter via a WLAN module. It offers features for connecting, diagnosing device status, performing basic commissioning, managing parameters, and controlling the inverter manually. Users can also transfer parameter sets and reset errors.

Highlights
  • Inverter diagnosis and parameterization
  • Device connection and search
  • Parameter list and management
  • Manual inverter control
  • Parameter set transfer
  • Error reset and device reset
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This app allows the diagnosis and parameterization of a Lenze i500 inverter. A WLAN module on the i500 inverter is required for communication. Supported views and functions: • Connect Device search, Direct connection via IP address, Simulation, GDC file • Diagnosis Dashboard, logbook, fieldbus, digital and analog inputs/outputs, process controller, device information • Basic commissioning via wizard • Parameter list Menu-guided overview of all device parameters • Transfer Up-/Download and e-mailing of parameter sets • Manual control Setpoint setting, start-stop function and reversal of direction of rotation • Optical tracking • Display of the current Wi-Fi network • Search for parameters • Set parameter values • Save the parameter set • Reset the error • Release controller • Inhibit controller • Reset device (PIN, parameter set and logbook) • Automatic and manual updating of device descriptions • Log in/out • Contact to support (mail and telephone)

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

SMART Keypad4 screens
Remote PLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMART Keypad at 20% against Remote PLC's 0%. SMART Keypad also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART Keypad ships an update every 8 months, Remote PLC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMART Keypad versus Remote PLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART KeypadRemote PLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.2 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLenze SEAutomationdirect.com

Customer experience

SMART Keypad

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Remote PLC

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

In-app purchases

None

SMART Keypad

No in-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART Keypad free?
SMART Keypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote PLC free?
Remote PLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMART Keypad or Remote PLC have ads?
Neither SMART Keypad nor Remote PLC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART Keypad or Remote PLC?
SMART Keypad ships an update every 8 months, and Remote PLC every 5 months. Most recently, SMART Keypad was updated on September 20, 2026 and Remote PLC on September 27, 2026.

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