Comparison

irPanel Lite vs Xema KE

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

Xema KE

This app transforms scanned barcode or QR code data into keyboard input. It seamlessly emulates keystrokes wherever your cursor is active, streamlining data entry.

Highlights
  • Scans barcode and QR code data
  • Emulates keyboard strokes
  • Inputs data directly to cursor location
  • Streamlines data entry
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This application will emulate the scanned data from barcode/QR into keyboard stroke where the cursor is.

Screenshots

irPanel Lite4 screens
Xema KE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xema KE at none against irPanel Lite's 4. 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. irPanel Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Xema KE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
irPanel Lite versus Xema KE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterirPanel LiteXema KE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITO SOFT DESIGN Inc.Xema, Inc.

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
None

Xema KE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is irPanel Lite free?
irPanel Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xema KE free?
Xema KE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do irPanel Lite or Xema KE have ads?
Neither irPanel Lite nor Xema KE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, irPanel Lite or Xema KE?
irPanel Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Xema KE every 3 months. Most recently, irPanel Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Xema KE on October 9, 2026.

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