Comparison

groov View 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

groov View

This app provides a dedicated interface for Opto 22's groov system on mobile devices. It enhances security with passcode protection and minimizes distractions for a focused operator experience. Ideal for industrial control and monitoring on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Native app interface for groov Web screens
  • Passcode protection for groov apps
  • Reduced distractions for operator interfaces
  • Focuses user attention on the interface
  • Guided Access mode compatibility
  • Ideal for OEMs using iOS devices
Features
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groov View: Free App for Opto 22's groov System Browser-based groov makes it easy to get your system on your mobile device. Simple to build, easy to deploy, and works on any mobile device. groov View helps reduce user distractions for the operator interfaces you build with Opto 22’s groov. groov View is ideal for groov users with iOS devices: •Provides a native app interface for your groov Web screens •Adds passcode protection to your groov App •Reduces distractions compared to browser-based monitoring and control •Focuses user attention on the interface •Lets you lock down devices in Guided Access mode so the operator interface is all users can see & use •Perfect for OEMs using an iOS device as their operator interface to their equipment Requirements: •Opto 22 groov •iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini, or iPod Touch Get the free app now! For a free demo of groov, visit: https://demo.groov.com Then, enter username: trial and password: opto22 For more information on groov, see http://groov.com To purchase groov, http://groov.com/get-groov/ Opto 22 Product Support: http://www.opto22.com/site/support.aspx

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

groov View4 screens
Remote PLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: groov View at 100% against Remote PLC's 0%. groov View also leads on rating (5.0 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

groov View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of groov View's written reviews are positive against 0% of Remote PLC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

groov View ships an update every 2 months, Remote PLC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
groov View versus Remote PLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametergroov ViewRemote PLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpto 22Automationdirect.com

Customer experience

groov View

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Remote PLC

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

In-app purchases

None

groov View

No in-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is groov View free?
groov View 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, groov View or Remote PLC?
groov View is rated higher. groov View averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Remote PLC averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do groov View or Remote PLC have ads?
Neither groov View nor Remote PLC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, groov View or Remote PLC?
groov View ships an update every 2 months, and Remote PLC every 5 months. Most recently, groov View was updated on October 5, 2026 and Remote PLC on October 12, 2026.

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