Comparison

Remote HMI vs MRU4u

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

Head to head
About

Remote HMI

Access and control C-more HMI panels remotely in real-time. Monitor screen operations, capture screenshots, and manage user access levels for enhanced security and operational flexibility. Requires a compatible C-more panel and specific firmware.

Highlights
  • Real-time remote monitoring and control
  • Save JPEG screen captures
  • Zoom and capture specific screen areas
  • Multilevel logon security with 3 accounts
  • Up to five simultaneous remote users per account
  • Configurable access levels (Full control, View only, View/Screen change)
  • User-defined tags for alarms and notifications
Features
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Remote HMI is an application for real time remote monitoring and control for the C-more HMI (Human Machine Interface) product line offered by Automationdirect.com. For this app to function as designed, a C-more panel that supports remote connectivity is required. Note: Important steps for improving the C-more remote Access Performance for the EA9 Series panels. 1. Update the C-more EA9 Panel firmware to version 6.31 or later. 2. Make sure the C-more project display resolution is set for the native resolution of the C-more panel. This can be done in the programming software under Panel Manager settings. 3. See the app note on the support.automationdirect.com web page for more details (App Note AN-EA-017). Main Features of this App. - Monitor and control screen operations of the C-more panel as if touching the panel itself - Users can save jpeg screen captures to review, email and print if needed - The iPhone or apple Zoom feature allows the user to zoom in on specific objects on the screen and then save a screen capture if needed - Multilevel Logon Security offers three Remote Access user accounts that can be configured and stored in the panel project. Each account allows up to five remote users to be connected simultaneously. - Multilevel Access Control allows each account to be configured in one of the following levels of access. Full control access, View only access, View and Screen change only access - User Access Control: User Defined internal tags can be configured to customize the Remote access for each account. These tags can be used to activate alarms, events or notifications to alert local operators that a remote user is connected. The Disable/Enable Tags can be assigned to a switch in the C-more project to allow local operators the ability to enable or disable the remote access feature for security or safety reasons. Requirements to use the Remote HMI App are: • iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch iOS version 4.2 or later • C-more Panel with Ethernet support •The C-more Panel must be using firmware Version 2.73 or later. When upgrading the C-more Panel firmware from a version older than 2.4, the panel will need to be reset to factory default to add the updated “Remote Access” HTML link. Firmware is updated using the C-more programming software. It is not recommended to upgrade firmware remotely. • C-more Programming Software Version 2.73 or later is required to program and configure a C-more panel to support the Remote HMI App. • The Remote Access feature must be enabled in the C-more panel project • The C-more Panel must have compatible network settings with the device running the Remote HMI App, or the panel must be accessible from the Internet. • Although the Remote Access for the C-more panel can be configured with password protection, connecting the C-more panel on an Enterprise network or the Internet exposes security risks. A secure and encrypted VPN connection is highly recommended if the C-more panel will be accessible from the Internet. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) uses encryption and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users are allowed to connect and that the data cannot be intercepted. A VPN greatly reduces the chances of malicious behavior and unauthorized connections.

About

MRU4u

Control MRU Fluegas Monitoring Units remotely via Bluetooth. Transfer and store measured data on your smartphone or tablet, with options to export as CSV or email screenshots. View live data as text or charts, with customizable value displays.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Live data display (text/chart)
  • Customizable data views
  • Data storage on device
  • CSV data export
  • Email data screenshots
Features
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Remote control of MRU Fluegas Monitoring Units via Bluetooth. Transfer to and storage of measured data on Smartphone and Tablet. Data export as CSV file or screenshot as an email attachment. Control the most important functions of your MRU unit with your iPhone or iPad. Measured data are shown live on the screen, either as text or as curve chart. Measured values to be indicated may be individually chosen by the user. Stored measuring data always comprise all possible values of the measuring unit. Measurements may be stored on the controlling unit, assigned to a heating facility and sent by mail.

Screenshots

Remote HMI1 screens
MRU4u4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote HMI at 60% against MRU4u's 17%. Remote HMI also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). MRU4u's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 32 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote HMI ships an update every 32 months, MRU4u every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote HMI versus MRU4u: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote HMIMRU4u
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomationdirect.comMRU Messgeräte für Rauchgase und Umweltschutz GmbH

Customer experience

Remote HMI

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

MRU4u

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

Remote HMI

No in-app purchases

None

MRU4u

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote HMI free?
Remote HMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MRU4u free?
MRU4u is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote HMI or MRU4u have ads?
Neither Remote HMI nor MRU4u shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote HMI or MRU4u?
Remote HMI ships an update every 32 months, and MRU4u every 5 weeks. Most recently, Remote HMI was updated on July 6, 2026 and MRU4u on June 9, 2026.

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