Comparison

ioTouch2 Lite vs Remote PLC

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

Head to head
About

ioTouch2 Lite

Monitor and control industrial machinery via Wi-Fi. This app simplifies PLC management, allowing a single user to adjust machines and check device status without expert knowledge. It offers a user-friendly interface with visual indicators for device states.

Highlights
  • Monitor PLC device status
  • Manipulate PLC devices
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Visual lamp indicators
  • Supports major PLC brands
  • 30-minute daily communication limit
Features
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'ioTouch2 Lite' is a Lite edition of 'ioTouch2'. "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. = The difference from 'ioTouch2 Pro' 'ioTouch2 Lite' has a restriction time (30 min. in a day) to communicate with real plc. There are Add-on items for each PLC provider. If you bought an item, it can connect to your selected provider's PLCs. More details to see http://iphone.itosoft.com/iotouch2/diff_pro_lite = 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

Remote PLC

Monitor and control Automationdirect.com's CLICK and CLICK PLUS Programmable Logic Controllers in real time. View and edit PLC registers, check project information, and manage user accounts with customizable monitor windows.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring and control
  • View and edit PLC registers
  • Multiple level user accounts
  • Customizable monitor windows
  • Access PLC error logs
  • Check PLC project information
Features
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Remote PLC is an application for real time monitoring and control for the CLICK and CLICK PLUS Programmable Control product lines offered by Automationdirect.com. For this app to function as designed, a CLICK PLC with ethernet or Bluetooth support is required. The Remote PLC app offers a quick method of connecting to a PLC to view and edit values in the PLC registers, as well as check the PLC project information, including the Error logs. Main Features: -Multiple Level User Accounts. Once connected, the authorized users can view and edit Monitor Windows based on their permission levels setup in the project file. -Custom Monitor windows can be created and stored to the PLC using the CLICK Programming software version 3.60 or later. Monitor Window access can be based on the user permissions. - Monitor and edit designated discrete and integer values within the PLC. Timer / Counter values can easily be viewed and edited. - PLC type and status, such as PLC Error Logs, scan times (Min and Max), as well as Project file information. Requirements: • All current CLICK and CLICK PLUS PLCs with ethernet/Bluetooth support the Remote PLC app. • The PLC must be using firmware Version 3.60 or later. • CLICK Programming Software Version 3.60 or later is required to program and configure the PLC to support the Remote PLC App. • The CPU must have compatible network settings with the device running the Remote PLC App.

Screenshots

ioTouch2 Lite4 screens
Remote PLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ioTouch2 Lite at 5.0 against Remote PLC's 4.3. ioTouch2 Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). Remote PLC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ioTouch2 Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Remote PLC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ioTouch2 Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ioTouch2 Lite ships an update every 7 months, Remote PLC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ioTouch2 Lite versus Remote PLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterioTouch2 LiteRemote PLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITO SOFT DESIGN Inc.Automationdirect.com

Customer experience

ioTouch2 Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Remote PLC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ioTouch2 Lite

One-time4
  • MITSUBISHI$49.99
  • KEYENCE$49.99
  • YOKOGAWA$49.99
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  • OMRON$49.99
None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ioTouch2 Lite free?
ioTouch2 Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote PLC free?
Remote PLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ioTouch2 Lite or Remote PLC?
ioTouch2 Lite is rated higher. ioTouch2 Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote PLC averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do ioTouch2 Lite or Remote PLC have ads?
Neither ioTouch2 Lite nor Remote PLC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ioTouch2 Lite or Remote PLC?
ioTouch2 Lite ships an update every 7 months, and Remote PLC every 5 months. Most recently, ioTouch2 Lite was updated on September 19, 2026 and Remote PLC on September 27, 2026.

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