Pro vs Builder Brigade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Builder Brigade
Organize your new home build from start to finish. This app helps homeowners track selections, explore features, and communicate with their builder. It provides essential tips and product information to ensure a smooth construction process.
- Organize home selections
- Explore home features
- Communicate with builders
- Access product information
- Get building tips
- Export selections
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The #1 App for Homeowners Building a New House Plan your dream home without missing a thing. Trusted by 30,000+ homeowners and over 1M followers, Builder Brigade helps you organize every selection, explore must-have features, and stay aligned with your builder from start to finish. - Preloaded with the Top 100 Home Products & 50 Game-Changing Tips - Checklist items include video/image examples + helpful links - Export your selections into a clean, shareable printout - Learn what to ask, what to avoid, and how to get the most out of your build It's like having a selections coordinator, project manager, and Pinterest board—all in one app. You'll walk into every meeting confident, informed, and never caught off guard. Website: builderbrigadetech.com Privacy Policy: builderbrigadetech.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: builderbrigadetech.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Builder Brigade at 89% against Pro's 25%. Builder Brigade also leads on price (Free vs $29.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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
Builder Brigade is free to download; Pro costs $29.99 up front. Builder Brigade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Builder Brigade holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Builder Brigade has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Pro's written reviews are positive against 89% of Builder Brigade's.
Pro ships an update every 7 months, Builder Brigade every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Pro | Builder Brigade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 517 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Schneider Electric SAS | Builder Brigade Tech, Inc. |
Customer experience
Pro
Builder Brigade
In-app purchases
Pro
No in-app purchases
Builder Brigade
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$146.991 Year









