SmartPlex vs Plex Mobile Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartPlex
This business application provides manufacturers with secure mobile access to ERP functionalities from the Plex Manufacturing Cloud. Make informed decisions on the go with features like workflow management, expense tracking, and barcode scanning.
- Secure login to Plex
- Workflow management
- Expense tracking
- Barcode scanning
- Document control
- Corporate directory
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With SmartPlex, an ERP application from the Plex Manufacturing Cloud, you can quickly and securely log into Plex. SmartPlex is a mobile application that gives manufacturers a business advantage, making ERP from the Plex Manufacturing Cloud accessible from a smartphone or tablet. Make critical business decisions on the go with easy access to productivity-enhancing features like these: •Workflow •User Support •Contacts •Corporate Directory •Expense Tracking •IntelliPlex Integration •Document Control System •Mission-critical data at your fingertips •Barcode Scanning •ZPL Label Printing The Plex Manufacturing Cloud is the first and only cloud ERP built to meet the tough requirements of today’s manufacturers. Hundreds of innovative companies, across industries including aerospace and defense, food and beverage, and motor vehicles, rely on Plex to operate their manufacturing businesses and generate profit from every inch of the plant floor. With insight that starts on the production line, Plex helps manufacturing companies see and understand every aspect of their business, enabling them to lead in an ever-changing market.
Plex Mobile Test
This is a test environment for a manufacturing cloud application. It allows users to explore features and functionalities without affecting live production data. For the full experience, refer to the main application.
- Test environment access
- Sandbox for manufacturing cloud
- Explore app features
- No live data impact
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This app is "Test Environment" or "Sandbox" version of the "Plex Mobile" app. For full product details see our "Plex Mobile" app in the App Store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Plex Mobile Test at 4.5 against SmartPlex's 4.1. SmartPlex's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plex Mobile Test holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartPlex has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SmartPlex ships an update every 6 weeks, Plex Mobile Test monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartPlex | Plex Mobile Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (12 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plex Systems, Inc. | Rockwell Automation, Inc. |
Customer experience
SmartPlex
Plex Mobile Test
In-app purchases
SmartPlex
No in-app purchases
Plex Mobile Test
No in-app purchases
