ISA Events vs PLC Controller & Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ISA Events
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Introducing the ISA Events App: your one-stop destination for all the ISA events. Stay updated on upcoming events, access exclusive content. With personalised notifications, detailed schedules, and interactive features, you’ll never miss a moment. Download the app today!
PLC Controller & Simulator
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Smart HMI / PLC – Controller & Simulator connects your iPhone or iPad directly to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) over EtherNet/IP – no PC, no engineering software required. FEATURES • Tag browser: read and write variables, arrays and UDTs live • HMI view: document I/Os clearly (tag, terminal, cable, photo) • Fault handling: acknowledge alarms, analog limit alarms • Controller info & diagnostics: status, uptime, latency, clock drift • Trend logging: values as a graph and as a background CSV log • Import/Export: I/O and fault lists as CSV/XLSX, everything printable • Built-in simulator: try every feature – completely without hardware WHO IT'S FOR For electricians, commissioning and maintenance engineers and automation technicians who need fast, mobile access to a controller. SAFETY NOTE Interventions on live plants are at your own risk. This app is a tool and does not replace a safety-rated control system. Compatible with common EtherNet/IP controllers. "Allen-Bradley", "CompactLogix" and others are trademarks of their respective owners; no affiliation is implied.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PLC Controller & Simulator at 3 against ISA Events's 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.
ISA Events ships an update every 3 months, PLC Controller & Simulator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ISA Events | PLC Controller & Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | vFairs LLC | Kevin Andoh |
In-app purchases
ISA Events
No in-app purchases
PLC Controller & Simulator
No in-app purchases






