smartHMI vs Remote Connect & Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
smartHMI
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smartHMI mobile enables commissioning, operation and service of supported Siemens HVAC control systems. The app provides a mobile user interface for monitoring and managing connected systems throughout their lifecycle. The application includes sample dashboards and plant views for common HVAC applications. These can be exported, customized outside the app and re-imported to support additional system types and use cases. Features: . Connect locally via TCP/IP or USB, or remotely through Siemens cloud services. . Monitor system operation using application-specific graphics and dashboards. . Access and adjust controller functions from your mobile device. . Review active alarms and historic alarms. . Analyze trends and operational data. . Activate and deploy licenses to supported controllers.
Remote Connect & Control
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Manage your locations: Make a secure VPN connection with your routers. Realtime updates: Get push notifications based on changes and alerts. User friendly: Same look and feel as the Remote Portal. Secure: The VPN connection is encrypted.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Connect & Control at every 9 days against smartHMI's every 7 months. smartHMI's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
smartHMI ships an update every 7 months, Remote Connect & Control every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | smartHMI | Remote Connect & Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siemens AG | Remote Engineer |
In-app purchases
smartHMI
No in-app purchases
Remote Connect & Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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