Comparison

Remote PLC vs PLC Assistance

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Remote PLC4 screens
PLC Assistance4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote PLC versus PLC Assistance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PLCPLC Assistance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings445 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomationdirect.comZhihao Wang

Customer experience

Remote PLC

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

PLC Assistance

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

None

PLC Assistance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote PLC free?
Remote PLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLC Assistance free?
PLC Assistance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote PLC or PLC Assistance?
PLC Assistance is rated higher. Remote PLC averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PLC Assistance averages 5.0 from 45 ratings.
Do Remote PLC or PLC Assistance have ads?
Neither Remote PLC nor PLC Assistance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote PLC or PLC Assistance?
Remote PLC ships an update every 5 months, and PLC Assistance weekly. Most recently, Remote PLC was updated on September 9, 2026 and PLC Assistance on August 9, 2026.

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