Comparison

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer vs Electrical Diagram Maker

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

Electrical Diagram Maker

Create professional electrical schematics, automotive wiring diagrams, and technical documentation. Offers a wide range of symbols, customizable features, and PDF export for efficient project creation and sharing across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Create electrical and automotive diagrams
  • Extensive library of dedicated symbols
  • Customizable wire colors and sizes
  • Editable labels and title blocks
  • Cross-device project sharing
  • Professional PDF export (Pro subscription)
Features
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Electrical Diagram Maker is a practical tool for creating electrical schematics, automotive wiring diagrams, control circuits, installation drawings, and technical documentation on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Create professional diagrams using ready-to-use symbols, clean 90-degree wiring, customizable wire colors, editable labels, wire size markings, project title blocks, and PDF export. Designed for electricians, automotive technicians, panel builders, engineers, students, installers, and anyone who needs to create or document electrical systems quickly. KEY FEATURES - Create electrical schematics and automotive wiring diagrams - Start electrical or automotive projects with dedicated symbols and templates - Add symbols for power, control, PLC, terminals, motors, lighting, sockets, appliances, circuit breakers, RCD/FID devices, cabinets, junction boxes, solar systems, and more - Use automotive batteries, fuses, relays, switches, sensors, actuators, ECUs, grounds, and multi-pin connectors - Add male and female automotive connectors with 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, or 20 pins - Draw clean 90-degree wire connections with editable routing points - Move individual wiring points to adjust the wire path - Display wire crossings that are not electrically connected - Customize wire colors for easier circuit identification - Show wire sizes directly on the diagram using AWG and mm² labels - Add and edit custom text labels - Resize, rotate, duplicate, and delete symbols - Create multiple portrait or landscape pages - Rename and organize project sheets - Use light and professional dark-blue themes - Add title block details including project name, author, date, file, sheet, page, customer, and drawing title - Share editable project files between Mac, iPad, and iPhone - Import received project files and continue editing them - Export professional PDF drawings with a Pro subscription - Access a built-in user manual from Settings Electrical Diagram Maker helps you create organized technical documentation without complicated CAD software. Start with a blank page or template, place symbols, connect components, add labels, and prepare a clean drawing for installation, diagnostics, planning, study, or customer documentation. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Electrical Diagram Maker Pro unlocks professional PDF export and project information editing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer4 screens
Electrical Diagram Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer at 3.9 against Electrical Diagram Maker's 1.0. PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (59 vs 1). Electrical Diagram Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Electrical Diagram Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer ships an update every 2 months, Electrical Diagram Maker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer versus Electrical Diagram Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLC Simulator, PLC TrainerElectrical Diagram Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (59 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid WhiteMirza Pasic

Customer experience

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer

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

Electrical Diagram Maker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Electrical Diagram Maker

Subscriptions1
  • Electrical Diagram Maker Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer free?
PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrical Diagram Maker free?
Electrical Diagram Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer or Electrical Diagram Maker?
PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer is rated higher. PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Electrical Diagram Maker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer or Electrical Diagram Maker have ads?
Neither PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer nor Electrical Diagram Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer or Electrical Diagram Maker?
PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer ships an update every 2 months, and Electrical Diagram Maker every 8 days. Most recently, PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Electrical Diagram Maker on November 5, 2026.

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