HMI vs PLC Controller & Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
HMI
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Mobile HMI โ Real-Time Cross-Platform Industrial Monitoring on Any Device! Stay connected to your industrial systems anytime, anywhere with our Mobile HMI โ a powerful monitoring solution designed for maximum flexibility and compatibility. Universal Connectivity โ Supports OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, Allen-Bradley PLCs(ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Micro800), Siemens S7 PLCs, ensuring smooth integration with your industrial systems. More industrial protocols support coming. Cross-Platform Support Live Data at Your Fingertips โ View data instantly from anywhere. Customizable Dashboards โ Tailor your interface to display the most critical insights for your operations. Whether you're in the plant or on the go, Mobile HMI keeps you connected to what matters most! Start free with the first 5 device tags for free and unlimited configuration. For subscription, check the terms and conditions at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula, and check the privacy policy at https://www.microclarity.com/privacy.txt
PLC Controller & Simulator
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Smart HMI / PLC โ Controller & Simulator connects your iPhone or iPad directly to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) over EtherNet/IP โ no PC, no engineering software required. FEATURES โข Tag browser: read and write variables, arrays and UDTs live โข HMI view: document I/Os clearly (tag, terminal, cable, photo) โข Fault handling: acknowledge alarms, analog limit alarms โข Controller info & diagnostics: status, uptime, latency, clock drift โข Trend logging: values as a graph and as a background CSV log โข Import/Export: I/O and fault lists as CSV/XLSX, everything printable โข Built-in simulator: try every feature โ completely without hardware WHO IT'S FOR For electricians, commissioning and maintenance engineers and automation technicians who need fast, mobile access to a controller. SAFETY NOTE Interventions on live plants are at your own risk. This app is a tool and does not replace a safety-rated control system. Compatible with common EtherNet/IP controllers. "Allen-Bradley", "CompactLogix" and others are trademarks of their respective owners; no affiliation is implied.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLC Controller & Simulator at none against HMI's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HMI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. PLC Controller & Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HMI | PLC Controller & Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MicroClarity Inc. | Kevin Andoh |
In-app purchases
HMI
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
PLC Controller & Simulator
No in-app purchases








