irPanel Pro vs MagicConnect Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
irPanel Pro
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'irPanel' makes your iPhone/iPod touch a simple display with touch panels for PLC (Programmable Logic Controller *1) . *1 PLC - A digital computer used for control of machinery on factory assembly lines, etc. *** Lite edition(Free) comes; Try it first. *** *** We got a report that it doesn't work with iOS 4.5.3 or earlier. Please update the newest OS version. *** *** Price goes up from September. Please see detail here(http://translate.google.co.jp/translate?hl=ja&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fitosoft.blogspot.jp%2F2013%2F08%2Firpanel-iotouch2.html). (transrated by google) *** *** When purchase it in your company, please use Volume Purchase Program for Business if it's available in your country. (http://www.apple.com/business/vpp/) *** ===================================== It was designed for operation of PLCs at a place far from the main panel. It also seems to use for the education of PLC. ===================================== = Manipulation You can switch on/off bit devices with buttons and change values of word devices with slider controls. = Monitor With irPanel you can monitor conditions, warnings and alarms of machineries. = Editing Of Manipulation Panales And Monitors You can add or change manipulation panels and monitors in irPanel, without any special editor application. Because we have some patterns for manipulation panels which contain 1-10 buttons and 0-2 slider controls, you just need to choose what you like, then set a title and devices for it. To create a monitor view, just register both start point and end point of the target range of devices. = Connection irPanel connects PLC via wireless LAN so that you can take irPanel with you. If your PLC supports Ethernet, you only need to have wireless LAN. Otherwise ioTouch2 can connect them through a Serial-Ethenet converter. "PLC Share" is no longer necessary. * irPanel supports most of KEYENCE, MITSUBISHI, YOKOGAWA and OMRON PLCs. More details to see http://iphone.itosoft.com/irpanel/spec . ===================================== --- C A U T I O N --- irPanel 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. =====================================
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MagicConnect Viewer at Free against irPanel Pro's $139.99. irPanel Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, 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
MagicConnect Viewer is free to download; irPanel Pro costs $139.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
irPanel Pro ships an update every 6 months, MagicConnect Viewer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on December 1, 2025 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | irPanel Pro | MagicConnect Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ITO SOFT DESIGN Inc. | NTT TechnoCross Corporation |
In-app purchases
irPanel Pro
No in-app purchases
MagicConnect Viewer
No in-app purchases
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