SMART Keypad vs Remote PLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | SMART Keypad | Remote PLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lenze SE | Automationdirect.com |
Customer experience
SMART Keypad
Remote PLC
In-app purchases
SMART Keypad
No in-app purchases
Remote PLC
No in-app purchases
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