# Dash IoT vs Modbus TCP Station

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash IoT | Modbus TCP Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Size | 21 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DashIO Connect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574116691) | [DONGSOO LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868670088) |

## What reviewers say

### Dash IoT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-iot/id1574116689)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gemini 25 | $14.49 | per month |
| Mercury 5 | $24.99 | per year |
| Gemini 50 | $26.90 | per month |
| Gemini 100 | $51.99 | per month |
| Gemini 10 | $58.00 | per year |
| Mercury 15 | $68.00 | per year |
| Gemini 25 | $134.99 | per year |


### Modbus TCP Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modbus-tcp-station/id6757790321)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Premium Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash IoT free?

Dash IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Modbus TCP Station free?

Modbus TCP Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Dash IoT or Modbus TCP Station have ads?

Modbus TCP Station shows ads; Dash IoT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dash IoT or Modbus TCP Station?

Dash IoT ships an update every 2 months, and Modbus TCP Station every 10 days. Most recently, Dash IoT was updated on September 14, 2026 and Modbus TCP Station on September 14, 2026.

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