Comparison

Hmi In Hand vs Dash IoT

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

Head to head
About

Hmi In Hand

Features
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Real-Time Remote Facility Management Using Cermate Edge Boxes/HMIs, by installing HMI in Hand APP on portable devices via Internet, you can remotely know facility status in real-time, which helps your decision making. Flexible Digital Signage Displaying Using Cermate Edge devices with an HMI in hand APP installed smart TV will quickly realize digital signage. It benefits you for visual management with secure data transmission. Safe Solution for Machine Operation Using Cermate Edge Boxes/HMIs makes all commands well managed. You can install the HMI in Hand app on portable devices and control the machine remotely using an intranet with safety.

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Dash IoT

Features
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Dash IoT Dashboard is a professional IoT and IIoT monitoring and control platform for connecting, visualizing and managing connected equipment and devices — from a single installation to distributed device fleets. Libraries are available for seamless integration into many IoT device technologies including Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone and other Linux devices. The drag and drop design environment allows you to create beautiful dashboards without the need to write code. With highly customizable controls (widgets) you can design your dashboard to have your own “look and feel”. With a Dash account and a subscription, you can access the Dash cloud IoT platform, which includes the Dash MQTT broker, to allow the Dash IoT Dashboard to monitor and control your devices from anywhere. The Dash cloud IoT platform also provides many benefits such as push notifications, IoT device data storage, automated device discovery, device sharing and backups. The Dash IoT app can be used without an account, but will only be able to connect to IoT devices through BLE and TCP connections. The dash protocol is open, providing transparency, continuous improvement, and so you can implement your device code any way and anywhere you wish. - Connect to electronic devices with one or more BLE, TCP and Dash MQTT connections - Dash manages seamless transition between the different connection types - Share devices with other users - Provision TCP or MQTT credentials through BLE or SoftAP and even re-provision through TCP or MQTT once they are connected - Device discovery using any connection type - Highly customizable controls (colors, style, icons etc.) - Configure the Dash IoT Dashboard layout from the connected devices - Free to use for up to five BLE and TCP connections without an account - Store device data on the Dash server - Manage groups of users within an organization

Screenshots

Hmi In Hand3 screens
Dash IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hmi In Hand at none against Dash IoT's 7. Hmi In Hand also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Dash IoT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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. Dash IoT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. Hmi In Hand asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hmi In Hand ships an update every 3 weeks, Dash IoT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Hmi In Hand versus Dash IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHmi In HandDash IoT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCERMATE TECHNOLOGIES INC.DashIO Connect

In-app purchases

None

Hmi In Hand

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Dash IoT

Subscriptions7
  • Gemini 25$14.491 Month
  • Mercury 5$24.991 Year
  • Gemini 50$26.901 Month
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  • Gemini 100$51.991 Month
  • Gemini 10$58.001 Year
  • Mercury 15$68.001 Year
  • Gemini 25$134.991 Year

Questions

Is Hmi In Hand free?
Hmi In Hand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dash IoT free?
Dash IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hmi In Hand or Dash IoT have ads?
Neither Hmi In Hand nor Dash IoT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hmi In Hand or Dash IoT?
Hmi In Hand ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dash IoT every 2 months. Most recently, Hmi In Hand was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dash IoT on October 24, 2026.

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