Comparison

cMT Viewer vs Remote PLC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

cMT Viewer

This application allows for the visual control of HMI hardware and software directly on an iPad. It offers seamless integration with powerful project editor software, enabling intuitive multi-touch gesture operation for data display and trend analysis.

Highlights
  • Multiple iPad clients
  • Simultaneous operation of multiple HMI servers
  • Intuitive multi-touch gestures
  • Fluid and vivid visualization
  • Account management for access privileges
  • Hot project switching
Features
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Breaking through the architecture of HMI hardware and software, we freed HMI from its traditional combination with LCD panel and touch screen, and perfectly integrated HMI’s visual control into iPad with the powerful EasyBuilder project editor software. Not only do we inherit the advantage of traditional HMI and the motto of “Make Things Easy,” we also encourage infinite innovation in HMI technology and lead HMI into the cloud. FEATURE ● Multiple iPad Clients A cMT-SVR can be operated by three iPads simultaneously, and by Account Management in EasyBuilder, user accounts and access privileges can be managed properly. ● One iPad, Multiple cMT-SVRs An iPad can connect to operate up to 253 cMT-SVRs, and 3 of the connected cMT-SVRs can be set as hot projects for instant switch in operation. ● Break with Tradition Embrace the Trend Through the integration of iPad and EasyBuilder, cMT Viewer, requiring no additional learning, break the public image of traditional HMI operation. By multi-touch-gesture-enabled Trend Display, Data Display, etc., you can immediately experience fluid and vivid visualization as well as the most intuitive HMI operation. Learn more: http://www.weintek.com/global/

About

Remote PLC

Monitor and control Automationdirect.com's CLICK and CLICK PLUS Programmable Logic Controllers in real time. View and edit PLC registers, check project information, and manage user accounts with customizable monitor windows.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring and control
  • View and edit PLC registers
  • Multiple level user accounts
  • Customizable monitor windows
  • Access PLC error logs
  • Check PLC project information
Features
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Remote PLC is an application for real time monitoring and control for the CLICK and CLICK PLUS Programmable Control product lines offered by Automationdirect.com. For this app to function as designed, a CLICK PLC with ethernet or Bluetooth support is required. The Remote PLC app offers a quick method of connecting to a PLC to view and edit values in the PLC registers, as well as check the PLC project information, including the Error logs. Main Features: -Multiple Level User Accounts. Once connected, the authorized users can view and edit Monitor Windows based on their permission levels setup in the project file. -Custom Monitor windows can be created and stored to the PLC using the CLICK Programming software version 3.60 or later. Monitor Window access can be based on the user permissions. - Monitor and edit designated discrete and integer values within the PLC. Timer / Counter values can easily be viewed and edited. - PLC type and status, such as PLC Error Logs, scan times (Min and Max), as well as Project file information. Requirements: • All current CLICK and CLICK PLUS PLCs with ethernet/Bluetooth support the Remote PLC app. • The PLC must be using firmware Version 3.60 or later. • CLICK Programming Software Version 3.60 or later is required to program and configure the PLC to support the Remote PLC App. • The CPU must have compatible network settings with the device running the Remote PLC App.

Screenshots

cMT Viewer2 screens
Remote PLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: cMT Viewer at 43% against Remote PLC's 0%. cMT Viewer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

cMT Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of cMT Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Remote PLC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cMT Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Remote PLC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
cMT Viewer versus Remote PLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercMT ViewerRemote PLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeintek Labs., Inc.Automationdirect.com

Customer experience

cMT Viewer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Remote PLC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

cMT Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is cMT Viewer free?
cMT Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote PLC free?
Remote PLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, cMT Viewer or Remote PLC?
cMT Viewer is rated higher. cMT Viewer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Remote PLC averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do cMT Viewer or Remote PLC have ads?
Neither cMT Viewer nor Remote PLC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, cMT Viewer or Remote PLC?
cMT Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Remote PLC every 5 months. Most recently, cMT Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Remote PLC on September 27, 2026.

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