IDEP vs 轻连PLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IDEP
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Used for simple operation of SAI series mid frequency inverter precision resistance welding controller in the business field: By connecting to the controller's wifi hotspot, the connection between the iPhone and the controller can be achieved, enabling some simple programming operations or viewing welding curves and welding data.
轻连PLC
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一款手机PLC极简编程软件，零门槛自动化编程，普通人也能玩转。 我们很高兴地宣布，我们的APP已经全新升级上线！ 1.极简编程体验 图形化界面：采用直观易懂的图形化界面，降低编程门槛。 连连看编程：通过简单的点击和连线，即可构建PLC程序，无需编写复杂代码。 2.功能强大 完整功能：提供与其他专业PLC编程软件相同的功能，支持模拟量、运动控制、通讯等。 覆盖场景：全面满足中小微企业自动化场景需求，并且成本较低。 3.零门槛编程 初学者福音：无需专业知识即可快速入门，帮助用户从初学者逐步成长为专业工程师。 总的来说，为您带来了更加完善、便捷的编程体验。我们期待您在使用过程中发现更多惊喜，并欢迎您提出宝贵的意见和建议，让我们一起打造更好的编程平台!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 轻连PLC at every 3 weeks against IDEP's every 12 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IDEP ships an update every 12 months, 轻连PLC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IDEP | 轻连PLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 帅 王 | 北京麦乐程物联技术有限公司 |
In-app purchases
IDEP
No in-app purchases
轻连PLC
No in-app purchases
