Comparison

Pro vs buildee

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

buildee

This platform connects building data and applications to aid in retrofit decision-making. It offers a collaborative environment for strategic portfolio planning, including benchmarking, analytics, and performance tracking.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based platform
  • Connects data and applications
  • Retrofit decision-making support
  • Strategic portfolio planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Benchmarking and analytics
  • Customizable reporting
Features
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buildee is a cloud-based mobile platform that connects data and applications, bringing together valuable building data for retrofit decision-making. The buildee platform enables strategic portfolio planning with a cross-functional collaborative environment that includes benchmarking, retrofit analytics, customizable reporting, and investment performance tracking.

Screenshots

Pro3 screens
buildee3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: buildee at Free against Pro's $29.99. buildee also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Pro's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

buildee 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 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro ships an update every 7 months, buildee every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pro versus buildee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProbuildee
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchneider Electric SASsimuwatt Inc.

Customer experience

Pro

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

buildee

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pro

No in-app purchases

None

buildee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pro free?
Pro costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is buildee free?
buildee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pro or buildee?
Pro is rated higher. Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while buildee averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Pro or buildee have ads?
Neither Pro nor buildee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pro or buildee?
Pro ships an update every 7 months, and buildee every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and buildee on October 3, 2026.

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