Remote HMI vs groov View
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.
groov View
This app provides a dedicated interface for Opto 22's groov system on mobile devices. It enhances security with passcode protection and minimizes distractions for a focused operator experience. Ideal for industrial control and monitoring on iOS devices.
- Native app interface for groov Web screens
- Passcode protection for groov apps
- Reduced distractions for operator interfaces
- Focuses user attention on the interface
- Guided Access mode compatibility
- Ideal for OEMs using iOS devices
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groov View: Free App for Opto 22's groov System Browser-based groov makes it easy to get your system on your mobile device. Simple to build, easy to deploy, and works on any mobile device. groov View helps reduce user distractions for the operator interfaces you build with Opto 22’s groov. groov View is ideal for groov users with iOS devices: •Provides a native app interface for your groov Web screens •Adds passcode protection to your groov App •Reduces distractions compared to browser-based monitoring and control •Focuses user attention on the interface •Lets you lock down devices in Guided Access mode so the operator interface is all users can see & use •Perfect for OEMs using an iOS device as their operator interface to their equipment Requirements: •Opto 22 groov •iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini, or iPod Touch Get the free app now! For a free demo of groov, visit: https://demo.groov.com Then, enter username: trial and password: opto22 For more information on groov, see http://groov.com To purchase groov, http://groov.com/get-groov/ Opto 22 Product Support: http://www.opto22.com/site/support.aspx
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: groov View at 5.0 against Remote HMI's 3.9. groov View also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months). 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.
groov View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Remote HMI's written reviews are positive against 100% of groov View's.
Remote HMI ships an update every 32 months, groov View every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Remote HMI | groov View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automationdirect.com | Opto 22 |
Customer experience
Remote HMI
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In-app purchases
Remote HMI
No in-app purchases
groov View
No in-app purchases








