Comparison

Pro vs M2Me

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote HMI screen monitoring
  • Sub-display operation
  • Synchronized or Asynchronized Monitoring
  • Touch Exclusive Control
  • Remote Status Icon
  • Screen Shortcut
Features
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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.

About

M2Me

This app enables real-time remote maintenance and control of industrial devices like PLCs and HMIs from your PC, tablet, or smartphone. It provides a secure connection to remote sites, allowing you to monitor and manage equipment safely.

Highlights
  • Remote control of industrial devices
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Secure VPN connection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Alarm management
Features
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M2Me solution is dedicated to remote maintain and control any type of industrial devices (PLC, HMI, Drive, ...). Using M2Me you can from your PC, your tablet or your smartphone be "teleported" in real time and safely onto the remote site you want to monitor or maintain. The terminal of the remote operator shall be equipped with an M2Me Client (for PC or Smartphone) enabling a direct and secured connection to the M2Me server (Cloud solution operated by Etic Telecom). M2Me Client offers a user friendly HMI presenting the remote sites on directories. A machine Access Box (Industrial VPN router, namely RAS) ensures the connection between the devices of the machine and the M2Me server (secured VPN link) The M2Me remote solution is suitable for applications of remote maintenance and remote management with rising alarm.

Screenshots

Pro3 screens
M2Me4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: M2Me at Free against Pro's $29.99. Pro's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

M2Me is free to download; Pro costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of M2Me's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro ships an update every 7 months, M2Me every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pro versus M2Me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProM2Me
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchneider Electric SASETIC TELECOM

Customer experience

Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

M2Me

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pro

No in-app purchases

None

M2Me

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pro free?
Pro costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is M2Me free?
M2Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pro or M2Me?
Pro is rated higher. Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while M2Me averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pro or M2Me have ads?
Neither Pro nor M2Me shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pro or M2Me?
Pro ships an update every 7 months, and M2Me every 6 months. Most recently, Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and M2Me on October 4, 2026.

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