Comparison

Remote PLC vs CompuSan

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

CompuSan

Features
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Companion app to Spartan Chemical Company's CompuSan Sanitation Management Software for Food Processing Facilities - Quality Assurance & Inspections - Sanitation Corrective Actions - Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) - Equipment Management and Preventative Maintenance - Sanitation chemical and supply inventory management *Inspect online and offline *Install to unlimited devices *Updated responsive dashboard CompuSan requires an active subscription to CompuSan through Spartan Chemical Company. Please contact the CompuSansupport at 800-537-8990 x 219 or compusan@spartanchemical.com for questions or to schedule a demonstration.

Screenshots

Remote PLC4 screens
CompuSan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CompuSan 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, CompuSan every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote PLC versus CompuSan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PLCCompuSan
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 iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomationdirect.comSpartan Chemical Company

In-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

None

CompuSan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote PLC free?
Remote PLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CompuSan free?
CompuSan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote PLC or CompuSan have ads?
Neither Remote PLC nor CompuSan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote PLC or CompuSan?
Remote PLC ships an update every 5 months, and CompuSan every 5 weeks. Most recently, Remote PLC was updated on September 27, 2026 and CompuSan on October 3, 2026.

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