Comparison

PressIT vs Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)

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

Head to head
About

PressIT

Features
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By using this PressIT app, you can share the iPhone/iPad screen when connecting to the wireless LAN of the PressIT receiver (TY-WPR1/TY-SB01WP) (How to use) 1. Connect to the wireless LAN of the PressIT receiver 2. Automatically , app will connect to the receiver. If no receiver is automatically connected, please select the receiver you want to display from the list of receivers. 3. Please start "broadcast" 4. You can display the screen of iPhone/iPad by touching the main button and sub button on the image of the transmitter by the same operation as the real transmitter (TY-WPB1/TY-WPBC1).

About

Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)

Control and monitor MONITOUCH Programmable Operator Interfaces remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust machines, check production lines, and troubleshoot issues without being physically present. Supports pinch-to-zoom and multiple unit registration.

Highlights
  • Remote control of MONITOUCH devices
  • Monitor machines and production lines
  • Troubleshoot from distant locations
  • Pinch to zoom for high visibility
  • Register multiple units for easy switching
  • Multi-language menu support
Features
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"Simple Remote" lets you control screens of Programmable Operator Interface - MONITOUCH from your iPhone or iPad. User registration is not required at all. Simply install the application on your iPhone or iPad and it's ready for use. === Application Examples === - Adjustment of machines or production lines You can easily monitor screens of MONITOUCH on your iPhone or iPad. There is no need to stand in front of the MONITOUCH unit to check the status of machines or production lines. - Operation in clean room There is no need to gear up and enter the clean room to check screens. Just start up "Simple Remote" on your iPhone or iPad for remote monitoring and control of the MONITOUCH that is located in the clean room. It's useful for a quick checkup. - Troubleshooting In combination with a Wi-Fi router, you can operate the MONITOUCH from a distant location such as a control room as long as both MONITOUCH and your iPhone or iPad are connected to the same network. You can troubleshoot or verify what's happening without going to the site. (e.g. MONITOUCH: wired LAN, iPhone or iPad: wireless LAN) === Key Features === - Pinch to Zoom feature is supported. High visibility is ensured even on the iPhone. - By registering multiple units (IP address), you can easily switch the target MONITOUCH to operate remotely. - Menu can be displayed in 5 languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese) === Compatible MONITOUCH Models === with wireless LAN *1: V9 series [Advanced] *2 V9101iWRLD, V9100iWRLD, V9071iWRLD, V9070iWRLD V9 series [Standard] *3 V9150iXRD, V9120iSRD, V9120iSRBD, V9100iSRD, V9100iSRBD, V9080iSRD, V9080iSRBD without wireless LAN *4: V9 series other than listed above TS2000 series TS2060i TS1000 Smart series TS1070Si, TS1100Si TS1000 series TS1070i, TS1071i, TS1100i, TS1101i === Remarks === *1 Only iPhone or iPad is required for use, but please note that the communication distance with the V9's wireless LAN is limited. Connection check is suggested before use. If the connection is not strong enough, please install a Wi-Fi router. *2 Complied with Radio Act in Japan, USA, Canada, Europe, Korea. Please use a Wi-Fi router in other countries. *3 Complied with Radio Act in Japan only. Please use a Wi-Fi router in other countries. *4 Installation of Wi-Fi router is required. a link to the source code https://gitlab.com/iiordanov/remote-desktop-clients-ios

Screenshots

PressIT4 screens
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) at every 7 months against PressIT's every 31 months. 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

PressIT ships an update every 31 months, Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PressIT versus Simple Remote (MONITOUCH): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPressITSimple Remote (MONITOUCH)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Connect Co., Ltd.HAKKO ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.

In-app purchases

None

PressIT

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PressIT free?
PressIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) free?
Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PressIT or Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) have ads?
Neither PressIT nor Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PressIT or Simple Remote (MONITOUCH)?
PressIT ships an update every 31 months, and Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) every 7 months. Most recently, PressIT was updated on September 10, 2026 and Simple Remote (MONITOUCH) on June 1, 2026.

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