Comparison

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer vs SPX FLOW eXpress

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

Head to head
About

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer

Learn the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with an interactive simulator. Experiment with basic programming concepts, including timers, counters, and logic instructions. Save your progress and revisit projects anytime.

Highlights
  • Interactive PLC simulator
  • Learn PLC basics
  • Experiment with programming
  • Save and load programs
  • Understand logic circuits
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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This app is designed to help anyone that is new to PLCs and wants to learn the basics of "How a PLC works" and PLAY with a simple simulator to experiment with some simple programming. The app consist of three main sections, "How a PLC works", "PLC Block Diagram" and the PLC Simulator. The PLC Simulator allows the beginner to learn simple programming skills with 3 timers, 2 counters, 6 compare instructions, 2 Binary outputs and 3 RES outputs. The user interface is very friendly. For first time users, there is an information icon that shows just how easy this app is to program. The NEW SAVE feature allows a user to start a program and come back to it at a later time. This app also helps people better understand the exam-off instruction -[/]-, the "Seal-In" or "Latching" logic, such as a motor start/stop circuit and much more. Enjoy the fast growing world of PLCs. My daughter found it very useful for her Mechatronics class. Try it, you will like it.

About

SPX FLOW eXpress

Access essential product, service, and support information for leading brands. Scan serial numbers or QR codes to find specifications and parts, document site evaluations, and connect with experts for technical assistance. Available across multiple platforms.

Highlights
  • Scan & Search product specs and parts
  • Document site evaluations and field service
  • Submit inquiries for technical support
  • Access information for multiple SPX FLOW brands
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Windows)
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The eXpress app puts essential product, service and support information right at your fingertips for leading SPX FLOW brands, including: • Lightnin® • Philadelphia® • Plenty® • Stelzer® • Uutechnic® • Bran+Leubbe® • Johnson Pump® Industrial • Waukesha Cherry-Burrell® Key Features: • Scan & Search: Instantly retrieve product specifications and parts lists using a serial number or QR code. • Evaluations, Health Assessments & Field Service: Register customer site equipment and document equipment evaluations from site audits and field service visits. • Contact & Support: Submit inquiries and connect with SPX FLOW experts for technical support and service. • Cross-Platform Support: Use the app seamlessly across iOS, Android, and Windows devices—whether on mobile, tablet, or desktop. NOTE: Feature availability varies by user account type and region. To request an account, contact your SPX FLOW sales representative.

Screenshots

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer4 screens
SPX FLOW eXpress4 screens

Verdict

The call

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer and SPX FLOW eXpress both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SPX FLOW eXpress's written reviews are positive against 75% of PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer's. PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer against 4.0 for SPX FLOW eXpress. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer has 59 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer's written reviews are positive against 100% of SPX FLOW eXpress's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer versus SPX FLOW eXpress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLC Simulator, PLC TrainerSPX FLOW eXpress
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (59 ratings)4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid WhiteSPX Flow, Inc.

Customer experience

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer

All ratings59 ratings
Positive71.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

SPX FLOW eXpress

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer

No in-app purchases

None

SPX FLOW eXpress

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer free?
PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPX FLOW eXpress free?
SPX FLOW eXpress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer or SPX FLOW eXpress?
SPX FLOW eXpress is rated higher. PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while SPX FLOW eXpress averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer or SPX FLOW eXpress have ads?
Neither PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer nor SPX FLOW eXpress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer or SPX FLOW eXpress?
PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer ships an update every 2 months, and SPX FLOW eXpress every 2 months. Most recently, PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer was updated on October 16, 2026 and SPX FLOW eXpress on October 1, 2026.

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