Comparison

Remote PLC vs Gemba Walk AI

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

Gemba Walk AI

Features
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GembaWalk is the mobile companion for operations and quality managers who run Gemba walks and need a fast, reliable way to capture issues on the shop floor — right where the work happens. GEMBA WALKS Plan and execute structured walks directly from your mobile. Create a walk, assign it to a department, set a category (Safety, Quality, 5S, Lean, and more), and start logging everything you observe in real time. ISSUE LOGGING Capture issues the moment you spot them: • Add a title, description, priority, and department • Attach up to 6 photos or videos per issue, taken directly with the camera or picked from your library • Use AI-powered voice dictation — tap the microphone, speak, and the description is transcribed automatically • Track status: Open, In Progress, To Review, Resolved AI WALK REPORTS At the end of a walk, generate an AI-powered summary report that highlights key findings, recurring themes, and suggested next steps. Share it directly from the app. TEAM & DEPARTMENTS See your full team, roles, and departments. Admins and Managers can create new departments directly from the app. OFFLINE SUPPORT No signal on the floor? GembaWalk saves your work offline and syncs automatically when the connection is restored — nothing gets lost. WHO IS IT FOR? GembaWalk mobile is designed for operations managers, quality engineers, lean practitioners, and continuous improvement teams in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and any environment where frontline visibility matters. The mobile app works alongside the GembaWalk web platform. An active organizational account with Admin or Manager role is required to sign in. GembaWalk does not use your location, contacts, or any data unrelated to issue and walk management.

Screenshots

Remote PLC4 screens
Gemba Walk AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gemba Walk AI at monthly 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, Gemba Walk AI monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote PLC versus Gemba Walk AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PLCGemba Walk AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAutomationdirect.comIvan Carillo

In-app purchases

None

Remote PLC

No in-app purchases

None

Gemba Walk AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote PLC free?
Remote PLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gemba Walk AI free?
Gemba Walk AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote PLC or Gemba Walk AI have ads?
Neither Remote PLC nor Gemba Walk AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote PLC or Gemba Walk AI?
Remote PLC ships an update every 5 months, and Gemba Walk AI monthly. Most recently, Remote PLC was updated on October 12, 2026 and Gemba Walk AI on October 7, 2026.

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