Comparison

Avelon Meters vs Modbus Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Avelon Meters

Features
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Collect metering data (electricity, water, gas, etc.) by scanning a QR code or selecting a particular meter and entering a value. This app is only available for registered users of Avelon. In order for the app to access your meters, they have to be unlocked in Avelon Cloud.

About

Modbus Explorer

Features
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Modbus Explorer helps automation engineers, field technicians, and maintenance teams discover and diagnose Modbus TCP devices on local industrial networks. Scan your network to find Modbus TCP devices, identify available device information, review open ports, and inspect communication health from one place. Key features: • Fast Modbus TCP device discovery • Device identification where supported • Open port overview • OSI-based diagnostics for physical, network, transport, and application layers • UID scan for Modbus TCP devices • Modbus read/write request tools • Network statistics including ping, jitter, packet loss, and response timing • Modbus TCP performance testing • Communication dashboard per device • PDF and CSV diagnostic reports • Optional engineer, company, and logo information for professional reports • Live Modbus HMI dashboard with configurable register cards • Saved networks with persistent HMI cards and PDF/CSV reports Modbus Explorer is designed for real industrial troubleshooting scenarios involving PLCs, HMIs, drives, gateways, and other Modbus TCP equipment. Whether you are commissioning a new panel, checking a device on site, documenting a network, or diagnosing communication issues, Modbus Explorer gives you a practical toolset for understanding what is happening on the wire. Some device identification and diagnostic information depends on the target device configuration and supported Modbus services. Türkçe | Deutsch | English | Français | Italiano | Español | Português | Русский | Azərbaycanca | 中文 | 日本語.

Screenshots

Avelon Meters3 screens
Modbus Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Avelon Meters at none against Modbus Explorer's 1. Avelon Meters also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Modbus Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Avelon Meters asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avelon Meters ships an update every 3 weeks, Modbus Explorer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Avelon Meters versus Modbus Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvelon MetersModbus Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvelon AGHASAN BARAN

In-app purchases

None

Avelon Meters

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Modbus Explorer

One-time1
  • Modbus Explorer Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Avelon Meters free?
Avelon Meters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modbus Explorer free?
Modbus Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Avelon Meters or Modbus Explorer have ads?
Neither Avelon Meters nor Modbus Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avelon Meters or Modbus Explorer?
Avelon Meters ships an update every 3 weeks, and Modbus Explorer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Avelon Meters was updated on November 7, 2026 and Modbus Explorer on November 5, 2026.

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