Remote HMI vs Pro
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.
Pro
This app allows operators to remotely monitor and control HMI screens on multiple applications from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. It facilitates efficient monitoring of large or distant equipment and helps troubleshoot issues before reaching the machine.
- Remote HMI screen monitoring
- Sub-display operation
- Synchronized or Asynchronized Monitoring
- Touch Exclusive Control
- Remote Status Icon
- Screen Shortcut
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==================================================== Pro-face Remote HMI Price Revision! ==================================================== Pro-face Remote HMI software allows operators to check status of HMI screens on multiple applications remotely, and assist HMI operation as a sub-display of HMI unit connected with iPhone and iPad. - Quick 3 steps to use Pro-face Remote HMI 1. Prepare Wireless Router and connect to HMI. 2. Adjust GP application in GP-Pro EX and transfer it to HMI. 3. Download and install Pro-face Remote HMI in iPhone and iPad. Application: - Monitoring Anywhere of Large/Long Equipment Using the remote monitoring and operation functions, actions that previously required multiple staff for a large-sized machine or long-distance application can be easily accomplished by fewer operators. - Troubleshooting before running to troubled machine You can confirm possible causes of errors to prepare for necessary actions and tools before running down to the point of the problem. - Efficiently and effectively monitor machines on the factory floor Pro-face Remote HMI allows you to check machines and equipment for alarms, operating status, and other information using iPhone, iPad and from anywhere on the factory floor. Features: - Synchronized or Asynchronized Monitoring Pro-face Remote HMI lets you switch communication modes to monitor status. - Touch Exclusive Control Setting the monopolize touch function prevents unexpected operational misuses caused by redundant operation. Operation is re-enabled a preset time after Pro-face Remote HMI or the GP unit on the equipment has been operated. - Remote Status Icon A local operator can check the status of remote connection and touch monopoly of HMI server or remote client on a HMI screen for safer operation. - Screen Shortcut Images or texts of machines to monitor can be registered as shortcuts to easily jump from one HMI to another among multiple applications, for various working environments, such as in an office or manufacturing site. - Limitation - Supported HMI Editor for HMI Server: GP-Pro EX Ver. 3.1 or later - Refer to the GP-Pro EX manual for models (servers) that support the Pro-face Remote HMI feature. - Text and picture for which Blink is set in the server are not displayed in blinking in the client. - Reverse Display in 16 Level Monochrome color mode is not supported. - Touch operation in the Asynchronous Mode is available only for the functions that allow you to check display, such as "Screen Change", "Previous Screen", "Scroll" of [Switch/Lamp] and so on. When "Multifunction" mode is set, however, touch operation is disabled. - In Asynchronous Mode, neither a user window nor a system keypad can be displayed. - When the version is upgraded to iOS7 or later, the already saved password is reset. Enter the correct password again for connection. At the same time, the entered password is saved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Remote HMI at Free against Pro's $29.99. Remote HMI also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). Pro's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 32 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Remote HMI is free to download; Pro costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote HMI has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Remote HMI's written reviews are positive against 25% of Pro'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, Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote HMI | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automationdirect.com | Schneider Electric SAS |
Customer experience
Remote HMI
Pro
In-app purchases
Remote HMI
No in-app purchases
Pro
No in-app purchases









