Remote PLC vs PLC Assistance
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
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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.
PLC Assistance
This AI-powered tool assists electrical and automation engineers in understanding PLC logic, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing their workflow. It provides instant answers and programming support for various industrial automation systems, helping users save time and improve efficiency.
- PLC programming support (ladder logic, structured text)
- Troubleshooting and debugging guidance
- Instant answers for industrial automation problems
- AI assistant tailored for engineers
- Support for Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and other PLC systems
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PLC AI Assistant is designed for electrical and automation engineers. It helps you quickly understand PLC logic, troubleshoot issues, and improve your workflow with AI-powered assistance. Key Features: - PLC programming support (ladder logic, structured text) - Troubleshooting and debugging guidance - Instant answers for industrial automation problems - AI assistant tailored for engineers Whether you're working with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or other PLC systems, PLC AI Assistant helps you save time and work more efficiently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PLC Assistance at 100% against Remote PLC's 0%. PLC Assistance also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PLC Assistance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLC Assistance has 45 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Remote PLC's written reviews are positive against 100% of PLC Assistance's.
Remote PLC ships an update every 5 months, PLC Assistance weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote PLC | PLC Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automationdirect.com | Zhihao Wang |
Customer experience
Remote PLC
PLC Assistance
In-app purchases
Remote PLC
No in-app purchases
PLC Assistance
No in-app purchases





