Comparison

WaveLinx Legacy 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

WaveLinx Legacy

Features
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User and Commissioning application for Cooper Lighting WaveLinx Area Controller. NOTE: This app is compatible with WAC Gen 1 version 8.x and WAC Gen 2 version 9.x. Please note that Cooper Lighting will no longer be able to support this app beyond 2023. Use WaveLinx app for system with Wavelinx version 9.x or higher. This app brings the following features to make your commercial space energy efficient. • Faster area configuration with code compliant default configuration. • Multi select devices to move between Areas and zones. • Multi select devices to move between Areas and zones. • Configure Wallstation with scenes and zone controls. • Create Schedules based on custom time and Astro clock. • Demand response ready

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

WaveLinx Legacy3 screens
Remote PLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WaveLinx Legacy at monthly against Remote PLC's every 5 months. WaveLinx Legacy also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WaveLinx Legacy ships an update monthly, Remote PLC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WaveLinx Legacy versus Remote PLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveLinx LegacyRemote PLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCooper LightingAutomationdirect.com

In-app purchases

None

WaveLinx Legacy

No in-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaveLinx Legacy free?
WaveLinx Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote PLC free?
Remote PLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WaveLinx Legacy or Remote PLC have ads?
Neither WaveLinx Legacy nor Remote PLC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WaveLinx Legacy or Remote PLC?
WaveLinx Legacy ships an update monthly, and Remote PLC every 5 months. Most recently, WaveLinx Legacy was updated on June 11, 2026 and Remote PLC on September 9, 2026.

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