Comparison

ioTouch2 Pro vs airCloud Tap

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

Head to head
About

ioTouch2 Pro

Features
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"ioTouch2" is an iPhone/iPod touch application which enables you to monitor and manipulate PLC(Programmable Logic Controller*1) devices easily, without the expert knowledge. *1 PLC - A digital computer used for control of machinery on factory assembly lines, etc. *** There is the Lite edition(Free); Try it first. *** = What It Changes In general, there must be at least 2 people for checking I/O at the startup of a device; one for switch-on, another for monitoring. With ioTouch, you can do this by yourself, because you can monitor the device's change at the same time you are switching it, with iPhone/iPod touch in hand. Because full knowledge of PLC is not required to use ioTouch2, an assembler can adjust machines through ioTouch2. = Easy To Use A device's status appears as a lamp. You can manipulate it by pushing buttons. It's really easy to use. = How To Connect PLC devices ioTouch2 connects PLC devices(*2) by Wi-Fi, so that you can take it with you easily. If your PLC devices support Ethernet, you just need to build a Wi-Fi. Otherwise ioTouch2 can connect them through a Serial-Ethenet converter. "PLC Share" is no longer necessary. *2 ioTouch2 supports most of KEYENCE, MITSUBISHI, YOKOGAWA and OMRON devices. More details to see http://iphone.itosoft.com/iotouch2/spec . ===================================== --- C A U T I O N --- ioTouch2 can switch on/off devices. If you need to interlock devices controlled by PLC, you need to configure that on PLC. If there are some devices of which you are not sure about safety, please set the permission of them readonly and don't use that function. =====================================

About

airCloud Tap

This app enables HVAC professionals to remotely configure Hitachi air conditioning units using NFC technology. It simplifies commissioning, operation, and maintenance by allowing settings to be read, modified, and applied via a mobile phone. The app facilitates quick setup for multi-unit systems and data export for servicing teams.

Highlights
  • Contactless settings via NFC
  • Remote configuration of HVAC units
  • Simplified commissioning and maintenance
  • Quick copy-paste for multi-unit systems
  • Export of system operation data
  • Access to online manuals
Features
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airCloud Tap app offers contactless settings of your Hitachi air conditioning equipment via mobile phone (1), through NFC technology. HVAC professionals and air conditioning managers can reduce time spent on commissioning, operation, and maintenance. With airCloud Tap, each commissioning & service setting can be read on your phone, combined with a simplified visual interface and complete description. How airCloud Tap works 1. Download and create your account airCloud Tap app. 2. Bring your phone close to the NFC symbol on compatible Hitachi air conditioning equipment (2)(3). airCloud Tap will read and display the current settings on your phone screen. 3. You can modify all air conditioning settings by editing them on airCloud Tap app. You do not need to maintain proximity to the air conditioning equipment when editing settings on the phone. 4. Once new settings are entered on the phone, tap your phone close to the NFC symbol on the air conditioning equipment to apply them. List of key settings and data accessible with airCloud Tap app (4): Via Hitachi air365 Max VRF units (2): β–‘ Commissioning: Record site information, log refrigerant charges, Optional Function selection, External Input/Output, Process Test Run β–‘ Maintenance: Record and export operation data, system information, Cause of alarm code, Error history display, Operation data before alarm Via Hitachi wired controllers (3): β–‘ Commissioning: Thermistor selection and calibration, Optional Function Selection, Process Test Run, Controller’s displayed room name, Date/Time, Language selection, Hotel Mode Activation β–‘ Air conditioning operation: Scheduling, Power-Saver, Dual Setpoint, Temperature Restriction, Controller Lock β–‘ Maintenance: Error history display, Operation data reading, Product information Quick copy-paste functionality, ideal for multi-unit systems For outdoor units and remote controllers, save your setting preferences inside the app to apply them again later! It takes a simple tap to copy and apply the saved settings. This functionality is particularly useful for multiple zones with similar needs, such as hotel guestrooms, office meeting rooms, multifamily condominium units… etc. Users can arrange all the settings in one zone first, save them, and then write the copied settings to all remaining zones in one tap. Export of system data With airCloud Tap, users can read operation & history data and export them into separate files, for easy sharing with other servicing teams. Access to online installation & operation manuals airCloud Tap can recognize the air conditioning equipment’s model and redirect you to online installation manual and operation manuals. (5) (1) Smartphone requirements Storage capacity: 150 Mbyte or more Require connectivity features: NFC (Near Field Communication) & Internet (Wi-Fi*/4G/5G) (2) Compatible controller equipment: Hitachi VRF Advanced-Color controllers PC-ARFG1-A, PC-ARFG1-U, PC-ARFG1-M, PC-ARFG2-T, PC-ARFG2-E, PC-ARFG2-EB and Eco-Compact wired controllers PC-ARC-A, PC-ARC-U, PC-ARC-M. (3) Compatible outdoor unit equipment: RAS-HNCBLW, RAS-HNCCLW, RAS-RNCBLW, RAS-RNCCLW (4) List of functionalities is not exhaustive. (5) Requires internet connection (6) For those using two or more smartphone devices: If you have changed your user basic information (such as name or user type), please log out of the app on all devices and log in again. Trademark * Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Screenshots

ioTouch2 Pro4 screens
airCloud Tap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: airCloud Tap at Free against ioTouch2 Pro's $139.99. airCloud Tap also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). ioTouch2 Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

airCloud Tap is free to download; ioTouch2 Pro costs $139.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ioTouch2 Pro ships an update every 5 months, airCloud Tap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
ioTouch2 Pro versus airCloud Tap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterioTouch2 ProairCloud Tap
Price$139.99Free β€” better
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITO SOFT DESIGN Inc.BOSCH HOME COMFORT JAPAN, INC.

In-app purchases

None

ioTouch2 Pro

No in-app purchases

None

airCloud Tap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ioTouch2 Pro free?
ioTouch2 Pro costs $139.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is airCloud Tap free?
airCloud Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ioTouch2 Pro or airCloud Tap have ads?
Neither ioTouch2 Pro nor airCloud Tap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ioTouch2 Pro or airCloud Tap?
ioTouch2 Pro ships an update every 5 months, and airCloud Tap every 2 months. Most recently, ioTouch2 Pro was updated on May 15, 2026 and airCloud Tap on September 22, 2026.

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