PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer vs Realize LIVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive PLC simulator
- Learn PLC basics
- Experiment with programming
- Save and load programs
- Understand logic circuits
- User-friendly interface
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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.
Realize LIVE
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This is the official Siemens Realize LIVE event app, your personal guide to Realize LIVE activities providing fast access to all relevant event information. All available events are listed in an overview screen and can be selected individually for more detailed information. This includes experience-enhancing content such as agendas and conference schedules as well as feature pages on highlight topics such as major exhibits and special guests. Users can post to the newsfeed, book their workspaces and sessions directly from the app and can see who is participating with them. Whether before, during, or after the event the Siemens Realize LIVE event app gives you the information you need, all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer at 14.0 against Realize LIVE's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer | Realize LIVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David White | Siemens AG |
In-app purchases
PLC Simulator, PLC Trainer
No in-app purchases
Realize LIVE
No in-app purchases
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