Comparison

Advantech Toolbox vs Modbus TCP Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Advantech Toolbox

Features
Read full description

Advantech ToolBox is a user-friendly software for cold chain and environmental monitoring LoRaWAN devices. It features an intuitive interface and offers a variety of functions. Main Features: Serial Number Model Firmware and Hardware Version Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)/Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) Measurement Values Battery Level LoRaWAN Frequency Configuration Calibration Settings Threshold Settings Start using it now and open your digitalization process.

About

Modbus TCP Tools

Features
Read full description

Modbus TCP Tool is a professional Modbus TCP client designed for engineers, technicians, and industrial automation professionals who require fast, reliable communication with Modbus devices. Designed for local network communication with a focus on performance, reliability, and ease of use. Main Features β€’ Read Holding Registers (FC03) with configurable polling intervals. β€’ Write Single Registers (FC06) with confirmation (Pro). β€’ View register values in Decimal, Hexadecimal, Binary, or All formats. β€’ High-performance polling for real-time monitoring. β€’ Built-in Modbus TCP simulator for testing without external hardware. β€’ Save connection profiles and favorite register ranges. β€’ Register aliases for easier identification (Pro). β€’ Bit-level register inspection (Pro). β€’ Trend analysis with Min, Max and Average values (Pro). β€’ Configurable register alarms (Pro). β€’ Diagnostics with freeze snapshots, textual comparison and CSV/JSON export (Pro). β€’ Dark interface optimized for industrial environments. Compatible with PLCs, gateways, HMIs, sensors, embedded devices, and any equipment implementing the Modbus TCP protocol, including devices from manufacturers such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Allen-Bradley, and Modicon. Whether you're commissioning equipment, troubleshooting industrial networks, or monitoring production systems, Modbus TCP Tool provides a fast and intuitive way to interact with Modbus TCP devices.

Screenshots

Advantech Toolbox4 screens
Modbus TCP Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Advantech Toolbox at none against Modbus TCP Tools's 1. Advantech Toolbox also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Modbus TCP Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Advantech Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Advantech Toolbox versus Modbus TCP Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdvantech ToolboxModbus TCP Tools
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.1 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvantech Co., Ltd.BITAJON SYSTEMS LTDA

In-app purchases

None

Advantech Toolbox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Modbus TCP Tools

One-time1
  • Modbus TCP Tool$9.99

Questions

Is Advantech Toolbox free?
Advantech Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modbus TCP Tools free?
Modbus TCP Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Advantech Toolbox or Modbus TCP Tools have ads?
Neither Advantech Toolbox nor Modbus TCP Tools shows ads.

Other comparisons