Comparison

Remote PLC vs SIMATIC S7

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

SIMATIC S7

This app leverages NFC to provide quick access to your S7-1200 G2 system. It allows you to change operational modes, view device information, and read diagnostic data directly from your phone, acting as a portable HMI.

Highlights
  • NFC system access
  • Change CPU operational mode
  • View connected device details
  • Read diagnostic information
  • Monitor CPU scan times
  • Reset CPU memory
  • Write time to CPU
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The S7-1200 G2 NFC App uses Near Field Communications to give you easy access to your S7-1200 G2 system.​ Just touch your phone to the front of the S7-1200 G2 CPU and you can change the CPU operational mode, see detailed information about devices connected to your CPU, and read diagnostic information. ​ This S7-1200 NFC App turns your phone into a mini HMI.​ ​ Main Features at a glance:​ - Read the model #, serial #, IP address, HW and FW version of all devices connected.​ - Change the operational mode (RUN/STOP) of the CPU.​- - Change the IP address of the CPU.​ - Memory Reset of the CPU.​ - Monitor the CPUs scan times.​ - Check the CPUs memory usage.​ - Write the Time of Day to the CPU.​ - Read the diagnostic information of the CPU and the devices connected.​ - Follow hyper-links to the Siemens Support Site where you can find manuals, certificates, firmware updates, and technician information for all the devices connected.​

Screenshots

Remote PLC4 screens
SIMATIC S74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SIMATIC S7 at 5.0 against Remote PLC's 4.3. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

SIMATIC S7 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote PLC ships an update every 5 months, SIMATIC S7 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote PLC versus SIMATIC S7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PLCSIMATIC S7
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomationdirect.comSiemens AG

Customer experience

Remote PLC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

SIMATIC S7

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

None

SIMATIC S7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote PLC free?
Remote PLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIMATIC S7 free?
SIMATIC S7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote PLC or SIMATIC S7?
SIMATIC S7 is rated higher. Remote PLC averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SIMATIC S7 averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Remote PLC or SIMATIC S7 have ads?
Neither Remote PLC nor SIMATIC S7 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote PLC or SIMATIC S7?
Remote PLC ships an update every 5 months, and SIMATIC S7 every 4 months. Most recently, Remote PLC was updated on October 12, 2026 and SIMATIC S7 on October 21, 2026.

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