Comparison

irPanel Lite vs Smart Fonts

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

Head to head
About

irPanel Lite

Features
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'irPanel Lite' is a Lite edition of 'irPanel'. '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. *** We got a report that it doesn't work with iOS 4.5.3 or earlier. Please update 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) *** = The difference from 'irPanel Pro' 'irPanel Lite' can't connect to PLCs when you use it for the first time. We have 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/irpanel/diff_pro_lite =========================================== It was designed for operation of PLC at the place far from main panel. It is also seem to use for 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. =====================================

About

Smart Fonts

This keyboard app allows you to type in a variety of custom fonts across different social media platforms. Easily express yourself with unique text styles directly from your keyboard.

Highlights
  • Custom font keyboard
  • Social media integration
  • Variety of font styles
  • Easy text customization
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You are able to type various fonts by this keyboard.

Screenshots

irPanel Lite4 screens
Smart Fonts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: irPanel Lite at none against Smart Fonts's shown. Smart Fonts's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. irPanel Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Fonts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

irPanel Lite ships an update every 3 months, Smart Fonts fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
irPanel Lite versus Smart Fonts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterirPanel LiteSmart Fonts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITO SOFT DESIGN Inc.Jamil Hossain

In-app purchases

4 purchases

irPanel Lite

One-time4
  • MITSUBISHI$49.99
  • KEYENCE$49.99
  • YOKOGAWA$49.99
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  • OMRON$49.99
1 purchases

Smart Fonts

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is irPanel Lite free?
irPanel Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Fonts free?
Smart Fonts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do irPanel Lite or Smart Fonts have ads?
Smart Fonts shows ads; irPanel Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, irPanel Lite or Smart Fonts?
irPanel Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Fonts fortnightly. Most recently, irPanel Lite was updated on May 15, 2026 and Smart Fonts on July 17, 2026.

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