Remote HMI vs Fluke Connect
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 Connect
Wirelessly connect to compatible tools to capture live measurements and data remotely. Analyze trends, generate reports with notes and photos, and receive instant alerts for performance changes. Store and access your data securely in the cloud.
- Live tool readings
- Remote data capture
- Real-time trend analysis
- Cloud data storage
- Mobile report generation
- Instant performance alerts
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Connect your Fluke tools, capture live data, and share results instantly—all from your mobile device. Key Features · Live Readings: Collect up to 6 tool measurements remotely and safely. · Trend & Graph: Uncover hidden issues early with real-time data trends. · Cloud Storage: Organize, sync, and access data anytime, anywhere. · Mobile Reports: Create and share reports with measurements, notes, and photos. · Alerts & Monitoring: Receive instant notifications when performance changes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote HMI at 60% against Fluke Connect's 6%. Fluke Connect's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fluke Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fluke Connect has 369 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Remote HMI's written reviews are positive against 6% of Fluke Connect'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 Connect every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Remote HMI | Fluke Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) | 4.4 (369 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 5.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 369 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Automationdirect.com | Fluke Corp. |
Customer experience
Remote HMI
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In-app purchases
Remote HMI
No in-app purchases
Fluke Connect
No in-app purchases
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