Comparison

Remote HMI vs SMART Keypad

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

SMART Keypad

This application enables the diagnosis and configuration of a Lenze i500 inverter via a WLAN module. It offers features for connecting, diagnosing device status, performing basic commissioning, managing parameters, and controlling the inverter manually. Users can also transfer parameter sets and reset errors.

Highlights
  • Inverter diagnosis and parameterization
  • Device connection and search
  • Parameter list and management
  • Manual inverter control
  • Parameter set transfer
  • Error reset and device reset
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This app allows the diagnosis and parameterization of a Lenze i500 inverter. A WLAN module on the i500 inverter is required for communication. Supported views and functions: • Connect Device search, Direct connection via IP address, Simulation, GDC file • Diagnosis Dashboard, logbook, fieldbus, digital and analog inputs/outputs, process controller, device information • Basic commissioning via wizard • Parameter list Menu-guided overview of all device parameters • Transfer Up-/Download and e-mailing of parameter sets • Manual control Setpoint setting, start-stop function and reversal of direction of rotation • Optical tracking • Display of the current Wi-Fi network • Search for parameters • Set parameter values • Save the parameter set • Reset the error • Release controller • Inhibit controller • Reset device (PIN, parameter set and logbook) • Automatic and manual updating of device descriptions • Log in/out • Contact to support (mail and telephone)

Screenshots

Remote HMI1 screens
SMART Keypad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote HMI at 60% against SMART Keypad's 20%. Remote HMI also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.2). SMART Keypad's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months 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, SMART Keypad every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote HMI versus SMART Keypad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote HMISMART Keypad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomationdirect.comLenze SE

Customer experience

Remote HMI

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

SMART Keypad

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remote HMI

No in-app purchases

None

SMART Keypad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote HMI free?
Remote HMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMART Keypad free?
SMART Keypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote HMI or SMART Keypad have ads?
Neither Remote HMI nor SMART Keypad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote HMI or SMART Keypad?
Remote HMI ships an update every 32 months, and SMART Keypad every 8 months. Most recently, Remote HMI was updated on October 9, 2026 and SMART Keypad on October 7, 2026.

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