Comparison

W vs Modbus TCP Station

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

Head to head
About

W

Features
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The W-Modbus app has arrived! Upgrade firmware for LumenRadio W-Modbus devices by connecting to and upgrading the LumenRadio Gateway in the network through the app. In the Network map you will find a system overview where you can see signal strength, edit names of wireless nodes as well as seeing the health of the RS485 bus including which Modbus RTU address that is connected to that wireless node. You can also connect to any node in the network and change their name (up to 20 characters). The W-Modbus app requires W-Modbus firmware 3.1.1 and above, which can be downloaded from the LumenRadio support webpage. Note that you need to install FW 3.1.1 or above on the gateway from the nRF connect app to enable the functionality. It is also required to have at least 3.0.0 or above on all nodes in the network. You will need to update all nodes individually if they are on version 2.2.3. This will be the last time this is required. All future updates can be done by either this app or from the nRF connect app.

About

Modbus TCP Station

Features
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Turn your smartphone into a powerful Modbus TCP Master tool! Designed for PLC engineers, system integrators, and DIY enthusiasts, Modbus TCP Station allows you to communicate with, monitor, and control any Modbus TCP-enabled device (PLC, HMI, SCADA, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, etc.) with ease. Whether you are debugging a smart factory system or testing a home automation project, this app provides a professional interface to visualize and manipulate data in real-time. Key Features: β€’ Complete Connectivity: Connect to any Modbus TCP Server (Slave) via IP and Port. β€’ Comprehensive Function Codes: Supports FC01 (Coil), FC02 (Discrete Input), FC03 (Holding Register), and FC04 (Input Register). β€’ Flexible Data Formats: View data in Binary, Unsigned/Signed Integer, Hex, Float, and Double. β€’ Advanced Byte Swapping: Supports Inverse/Swap options for handling complex Word orders (Big Endian/Little Endian). β€’ Real-time Monitoring: Watch your data change instantly with efficient polling. β€’ Write Capabilities: Easily write values to Coils and Registers for device control. Pro Features: β€’ Profile Management: Save and load unlimited connection profiles and register setups. β€’ Ad-Free Experience: Focus on your work without distractions. β€’ Unlimited Views: Create as many data blocks as you need. Multi-Language Support: β€’ English β€’ German (Deutsch) β€’ Korean (ν•œκ΅­μ–΄) β€’ Japanese (ζ—₯本θͺž) β€’ Traditional Chinese (繁體中文 - TW/HK) β€’ Simplified Chinese (δΈ­ζ–‡) Why choose Modbus TCP Station? Stop carrying heavy laptops for simple checks. With a clean UI and robust performance, this is the essential pocket tool for every automation engineer. Download now and master your Modbus network!

Screenshots

Modbus TCP Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: W at none against Modbus TCP Station's 2. W also leads on ads (none vs shown). Modbus TCP Station's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Station sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. W asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

W ships an update every 2 months, Modbus TCP Station every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
W versus Modbus TCP Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWModbus TCP Station
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size45 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumenRadio ABDONGSOO LEE

In-app purchases

None

W

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Modbus TCP Station

One-time2
  • 1-Month Premium Pass$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is W free?
W is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modbus TCP Station free?
Modbus TCP Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do W or Modbus TCP Station have ads?
Modbus TCP Station shows ads; W does not.
Which is updated more often, W or Modbus TCP Station?
W ships an update every 2 months, and Modbus TCP Station every 10 days. Most recently, W was updated on September 11, 2026 and Modbus TCP Station on September 14, 2026.

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