Remote HMI vs Fluke Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Fluke Mobile
This mobile CMMS app simplifies maintenance management on the go. It allows users to manage work orders, book spare parts, track hours, and connect to tools for live data. It also supports offline work and asset management via QR codes.
- Offline work capability
- Connect to Fluke Tools via Bluetooth
- Create and manage work orders
- Track working hours
- Submit and review work requests
- Manage assets and equipment
- Audit trail with e-signatures
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Fluke Mobile is the mobile CMMS app for eMaint. Our work order software simplifies maintenance management on the go. A mobile computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) app, Fluke Mobile gives reliability and maintenance engineers the sophisticated features of eMaint in the palm of their hands. Manage work orders and work requests, book spare parts, track work hours, and much more. eMaint users can download the app and in seconds be ready to… + Work Offline Lost your network connection? Continue working offline and Fluke Mobile will utilize asynchronous technology to sync your work automatically once you regain access. + Connect to Fluke Tools Get live data from Fluke multimeters via Bluetooth. + Work Orders Create, view, edit, and assign work orders. Take photos in the field and upload them. Download and view documents and attach new files to work orders. + Track Working Hours Log work hours in real-time or even after the job has been completed. + Submit & Review Work Requests Give non-maintenance personnel the power to submit work requests, which, if approved, can be converted into work orders. + Push Notifications Receive push notifications for new work order assignments. + Manage Assets & Equipment Scan QR codes and barcodes, assign assets to work orders, and browse asset documents, parts, and work order history. + Audit Trail Capture changes to work orders, assets, and other records, with each change to an item automatically logged in the eMaint Audit Trail. Admins can require e-signatures for regulated activities. Make changes offline and Fluke Mobile will accurately reflect the time of the event when synchronized. Fluke Mobile, powered by eMaint, strengthens your maintenance program. This means breaking down barriers in industrial data and providing mobile teams with the information they need to do their jobs. A factory manager scheduling preventive maintenance – with eMaint desktop or the Fluke Mobile app – can send a work order to an engineer in the field, who can access it with Fluke Mobile, update it when complete, and send results to the team by email. You save time and money by keeping maintenance teams connected and eliminating costly delays. Troubleshooting problematic equipment, maximizing asset uptime, and increasing overall equipment reliability are all simplified. Learn more about how eMaint CMMS revolutionizes maintenance management here: https://www.emaint.com/ Who Uses Fluke Mobile? - Life Sciences - Food & Beverage - Healthcare - Manufacturing - Fleet Maintenance - Services - Oil & Gas - Automotive - Government - Education FAQ: Q: How do I access Fluke Mobile? A: Fluke Mobile requires a subscription to eMaint CMMS. Q: How much does eMaint cost? A: eMaint subscription plans begin at as low as $69 dollars a month. View our pricing here: https://www.emaint.com/cmms-pricing/ Q: Why choose Fluke Mobile—what makes it the best mobile CMMS app? A: Fluke Mobile is easy to use and simultaneously equips users with an advanced suite of features for a broad range of maintenance applications. Take work orders: a traditional mobile CMMS will allow you to simply work on them, but with Fluke Mobile, users can also gather data from multimeters with Fluke Tools, scan QR codes and barcodes on assets, receive push notifications, and much more. Q: What support does Fluke Mobile offer? A: eMaint sales and customer service staff will guide you through the training and implementation process for your entire team. Customer support is available 24/7 and users can also take advantage of the built-in User Guide. On desktop, eMaint offers eMaint University for further training and education. Q: How do I start using eMaint? A: Sign up for a free trial of eMaint here: https://www.emaint.com/best-cmms-software-demo
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fluke Mobile at 100% against Remote HMI's 60%. Fluke Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months). Remote HMI's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote HMI holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Remote HMI's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fluke Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Remote HMI ships an update every 32 months, Fluke Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote HMI | Fluke Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) — better | 3.7 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automationdirect.com | Fluke Corp. |
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Remote HMI
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In-app purchases
Remote HMI
No in-app purchases
Fluke Mobile
No in-app purchases
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