SpiderControl MicroBrowser vs Riedel SmartPanel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpiderControl MicroBrowser
This application acts as a viewer for industrial Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) created with specific development tools. It allows users to access and interact with HMIs deployed on PLC devices, supporting various versions and OEM solutions.
- HMI viewer for PLC devices
- Supports CODESYS WebVisu v2 and v3
- OEM solution for various manufacturers
- Offline Trend and Alarm Lists
- iTunes File Sharing for data export/import
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The SpiderControl MicroBrowser app is a viewer for HMI's, designed with CODESYS or SpiderControl Editor (or any compatible OEM version) and deployed on many PLC devices. SpiderControl is a complete tool-chain for creating industrial HMI, that can be run directly from an embedded web-server on a PLC. SpiderControl is used as an OEM solution by many PLC manufacturers. Supports: * SpiderControl * CODESYS WebVisu Version 2 and 3 * SAIA Burgess Control with Offline Trend and Alarm Lists * OEM: Baumüller, Beckhoff, Berghof, Info-Team, KW-Software, Panasonic, Phoenix-Contact, RSI, Sabo, Saia-Burgess Control, Samson, Selectron, Siemens, Schleicher, SysMik, TBox, WAGO, ... - iTunes File Sharing to export / import station list and save alarm/trend log files Limitations: * CODESYS version 2 is supported with a few limitations on some objects.
Riedel SmartPanel
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The Riedel SmartPanel App is the software version of Riedel's award-winning SmartPanel. A unique user interface that provides a gateway into the Riedel professional communications environment. The App is designed for local and remote intercom communication in professional live entertainment, TV and broadcast production, as well as news and sports production environments. The Riedel virtual SmartPanel works in combination with Riedel’s industry leading Artist intercom system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Riedel SmartPanel at Free against SpiderControl MicroBrowser's $89.99. SpiderControl MicroBrowser's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Riedel SmartPanel is free to download; SpiderControl MicroBrowser costs $89.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpiderControl MicroBrowser | Riedel SmartPanel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iniNet Solutions GmbH | Riedel Communications GmbH |
In-app purchases
SpiderControl MicroBrowser
No in-app purchases
Riedel SmartPanel
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SpiderControl MicroBrowser free?
Is Riedel SmartPanel free?
Do SpiderControl MicroBrowser or Riedel SmartPanel have ads?
Which is updated more often, SpiderControl MicroBrowser or Riedel SmartPanel?
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