Comparison

ioTouch2 Pro vs MagicConnect Viewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

MagicConnect Viewer

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MagicConnect is a remote access service that allows remote control of the desktop screen of the PC in the office, safely and easily from the iPhone/iPad at hand. By using MagicConnect, you can perform PC tasks just like when you're at office wherever you are whenever you want. It is effective for business continuation at the time of commuting difficulty, and also effective for business efficiency through telecommuting and mobile work. * This service is for use by corporate customers only. * "MagicConnect" service contract is required for use. * Please check MagicConnect product website for more and latest information. https://www.magicconnect.net/english/ == Features == - Robust authentication using digital certificate and terminal-specific information. - Leaving no information file to iPhone/iPad at hand. - Introduction completes by only installing apps on the office PC and the iPhone/iPad. - Intuitive operability developed exclusively for touch panel. == OS supported == - Support OS of the target device (the device operated such as the office PC, shared server, virtual desktop, etc.) are as follows. * Windows 11 Enterprise, Pro * Windows 10 Enterprise, Pro * Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025

Screenshots

ioTouch2 Pro4 screens
MagicConnect Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MagicConnect Viewer at Free against ioTouch2 Pro's $139.99. ioTouch2 Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

MagicConnect Viewer 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, MagicConnect Viewer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ioTouch2 Pro versus MagicConnect Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterioTouch2 ProMagicConnect Viewer
Price$139.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITO SOFT DESIGN Inc.NTT TechnoCross Corporation

In-app purchases

None

ioTouch2 Pro

No in-app purchases

None

MagicConnect Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ioTouch2 Pro free?
ioTouch2 Pro costs $139.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MagicConnect Viewer free?
MagicConnect Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ioTouch2 Pro or MagicConnect Viewer have ads?
Neither ioTouch2 Pro nor MagicConnect Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ioTouch2 Pro or MagicConnect Viewer?
ioTouch2 Pro ships an update every 5 months, and MagicConnect Viewer every 3 months. Most recently, ioTouch2 Pro was updated on May 15, 2026 and MagicConnect Viewer on September 23, 2026.

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