Simpliscada vs Remote PLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Complete SCADA solution
- Control and data analytics
- Remote access anywhere
- Secure monitoring
- Alert notifications
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Simpliscada | Remote PLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Integrated Power Solutions LLC | Automationdirect.com |
Customer experience
Simpliscada
Remote PLC
In-app purchases
Simpliscada
No in-app purchases
Remote PLC
No in-app purchases
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