Comparison

HQAM Remote vs PLD2

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

Head to head

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About

HQAM Remote

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With this app you have the possibility to control your device at one finger touch via the new HQAM Remote application of your smartphone. Just integrate your HQAM-Smart modul right into your device and connect it with your smart device. HQAM Remote allow you to easily open or close your garage door or home lighting from anywhere with your smartphone or tablet with a range up to 20 meters. For HQAM Remote smartphone control you need the newest smart modul, the HQAM-Smart.

About

PLD2

Features

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PLD2 operates the 64seconds Pipeline Leak Detector (PLD) instrument. PLD2 records and analyzes sounds from underground pipelines and contact points, like hydrants, valves, and meters, from the PLD sensing unit (required hardware device). High resolution audio processing allows mobile users to discover and pinpoint pipeline leaks quickly and easily.

Screenshots

HQAM Remote3 screens

PLD23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PLD2 at every 3 weeks against HQAM Remote's every 4 months. HQAM Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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

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

HQAM Remote ships an update every 4 months, PLD2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

HQAM Remote versus PLD2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HQAM Remote	PLD2
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	40 MB	20 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Dickert Electronic GmbH	64seconds, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

HQAM Remote

No in-app purchases

None

PLD2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HQAM Remote free?

HQAM Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is PLD2 free?

PLD2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do HQAM Remote or PLD2 have ads?

Neither HQAM Remote nor PLD2 shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HQAM Remote or PLD2?

HQAM Remote ships an update every 4 months, and PLD2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, HQAM Remote was updated on October 26, 2026 and PLD2 on October 26, 2026.