Remote PLC vs BradyScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
BradyScan
This app streamlines barcode management by allowing users to scan multiple types, generate various barcode formats, and print directly to compatible devices. It offers advanced features like error correction, image-to-barcode conversion, and voice-to-barcode encoding for efficient data handling.
- Multi-barcode scanning (up to 128)
- Generate 34 barcode types
- Print to 9 Brady printers
- Image to Barcode conversion
- Speech to Barcode encoding
- Scan to Google Sheets
- Export in CSV, XML, JSON
Read full descriptionHide full description
BradyScan consolidates the entire scanning workflow into a single, powerful mobile app. Seamlessly scan over 48 types of barcodes, instantly generate 34 different barcode types (including GS1) and print directly to nine different Brady printers — all from the mobile device you already carry. Key features: – Multi-barcode scanning: scan up to 128 barcodes at once – Continuous scanning: eliminate the need to stop and start – Error correction: detect and correct damaged or unreadable QR codes – Image to Barcode technology: transform printed text from an image into a scannable barcode – Speech to Barcode technology with BradyVoice: simply state the data you need encoded and BradyScan instantly generates the corresponding barcode – Security check: prevent the scanning of malicious barcodes – Scan to Google Sheets: scan and input barcode values directly into a Google Sheet – File sharing: export scanned data to Google Sheets, or send it via email and text in CSV, XML or JSON formats – Pinch zoom: manually zoom in for precise targeting of small or hard-to-read codes
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BradyScan at 100% against Remote PLC's 0%. BradyScan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Remote PLC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. BradyScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Remote PLC asks for nothing beyond the download.
BradyScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Remote PLC's written reviews are positive against 100% of BradyScan's.
Remote PLC ships an update every 5 months, BradyScan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote PLC | BradyScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automationdirect.com | Brady Corporation |
Customer experience
Remote PLC
BradyScan
In-app purchases
Remote PLC
No in-app purchases
BradyScan
- Unlimited Barcode Scanning$4.991 Month
- Unlimited Barcode Scanning$49.991 Year
- Unlimited Barcode Scanning$199.99
Questions
Is Remote PLC free?
Is BradyScan free?
Which has better reviews, Remote PLC or BradyScan?
Do Remote PLC or BradyScan have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote PLC or BradyScan?
Other comparisons















