Dash IoT vs Modbus TCP Station
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Dash IoT
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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 β 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 βlook and feelβ. 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
Modbus TCP Station
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Turn your smartphone into a powerful Modbus TCP Master tool! Designed for PLC engineers, system integrators, and DIY enthusiasts, Modbus TCP Station allows you to communicate with, monitor, and control any Modbus TCP-enabled device (PLC, HMI, SCADA, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, etc.) with ease. Whether you are debugging a smart factory system or testing a home automation project, this app provides a professional interface to visualize and manipulate data in real-time. Key Features: β’ Complete Connectivity: Connect to any Modbus TCP Server (Slave) via IP and Port. β’ Comprehensive Function Codes: Supports FC01 (Coil), FC02 (Discrete Input), FC03 (Holding Register), and FC04 (Input Register). β’ Flexible Data Formats: View data in Binary, Unsigned/Signed Integer, Hex, Float, and Double. β’ Advanced Byte Swapping: Supports Inverse/Swap options for handling complex Word orders (Big Endian/Little Endian). β’ Real-time Monitoring: Watch your data change instantly with efficient polling. β’ Write Capabilities: Easily write values to Coils and Registers for device control. Pro Features: β’ Profile Management: Save and load unlimited connection profiles and register setups. β’ Ad-Free Experience: Focus on your work without distractions. β’ Unlimited Views: Create as many data blocks as you need. Multi-Language Support: β’ English β’ German (Deutsch) β’ Korean (νκ΅μ΄) β’ Japanese (ζ₯ζ¬θͺ) β’ Traditional Chinese (ηΉι«δΈζ - TW/HK) β’ Simplified Chinese (δΈζ) Why choose Modbus TCP Station? Stop carrying heavy laptops for simple checks. With a clean UI and robust performance, this is the essential pocket tool for every automation engineer. Download now and master your Modbus network!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dash IoT at none against Modbus TCP Station's shown. Modbus TCP Station's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dash IoT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month and Modbus TCP Station sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dash IoT ships an update every 2 months, Modbus TCP Station every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Dash IoT | Modbus TCP Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DashIO Connect | DONGSOO LEE |
In-app purchases
Dash IoT
- 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
Modbus TCP Station
- 1-Month Premium Pass$0.99
- Premium Upgrade$9.99
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