Comparison

Simpliscada 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

Simpliscada

This app provides a comprehensive SCADA solution for remote monitoring, analysis, and control of industrial systems. Access your data securely from any internet-connected device without needing a VPN or remote desktop.

Highlights
  • Complete SCADA solution
  • Control and data analytics
  • Remote access anywhere
  • Secure monitoring
  • Alert notifications
Features
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Complete SCADA solution from PLC to Mobile App Complete control and data analytics Reduce the cost of ownership & management Access anywhere Monitor, analyze, control, and receive alerts on your app securely anywhere there is an internet connection, No VPN or Remote Desktop Required.

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

Simpliscada3 screens
Remote PLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simpliscada at 5.0 against Remote PLC's 4.3. Simpliscada also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Remote PLC's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Simpliscada holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simpliscada ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote PLC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simpliscada versus Remote PLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpliscadaRemote PLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB92 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIntegrated Power Solutions LLCAutomationdirect.com

Customer experience

Simpliscada

All ratings1 ratings
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

Simpliscada

No in-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simpliscada free?
Simpliscada 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, Simpliscada or Remote PLC?
Simpliscada is rated higher. Simpliscada averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote PLC averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Simpliscada or Remote PLC have ads?
Neither Simpliscada nor Remote PLC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simpliscada or Remote PLC?
Simpliscada ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote PLC every 5 months. Most recently, Simpliscada was updated on September 18, 2026 and Remote PLC on September 9, 2026.

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