Comparison

Remote PLC vs FieldTrax

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

FieldTrax

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The FieldTrax app is designed for integrators and company administrators to seamlessly manage and monitor BLE gateways and Command Centers. Whether you're configuring gateways, receiving critical notifications, or documenting service activities, FieldTrax puts powerful tools right at your fingertips. Key Features: * Configure BLE Gateways
Set up and manage your BLE gateways effortlessly with intuitive tools. * Real-Time Power Loss Alerts
Get instant notifications if a Command Center loses power, ensuring you're always informed. * Arm & Disarm Control
Take control of your Command Centers with the ability to arm or disarm them directly from the app. * Service Documentation
Document and log all maintenance or service activities performed on your Command Centers. * Tamper Detection Notifications
Receive immediate alerts if someone opens a Command Center while it’s armed. * Live Video Surveillance
View live video feeds from the camera inside the Command Center to see who opened it. * ITSM Integration
Raise service tickets directly within the app and track their status with ease. * Campus Access Overview
Quickly view and manage the list of campuses you have access to. FieldTrax empowers you to stay connected, secure, and in control of your Command Centers. Simplify your management processes and enhance operational efficiency today with FieldTrax!

Screenshots

Remote PLC4 screens
FieldTrax3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FieldTrax at every 5 weeks against Remote PLC's every 5 months. 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

Remote PLC ships an update every 5 months, FieldTrax every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote PLC versus FieldTrax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PLCFieldTrax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomationdirect.comNovoTrax

In-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

None

FieldTrax

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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