PACData vs ASUS Router
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PACData
This app provides real-time remote monitoring for industrial control systems. It allows users to view discrete and integer values, access alarm history, and capture screen data. Secure logon and network configuration are essential for its operation.
- Real-time remote monitoring
- Monitor discrete and integer values
- Access alarm and event history
- Save screen captures
- Secure logon protection
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PACData is an application for real time remote monitoring for the Productivity Series Programmable Control product line offered by Automationdirect.com. For this app to function as designed, a Productivity CPU that supports remote connectivity is required. Main Features. - Monitor designated discrete and integer values within the PLC - Access Alarm and Event History - The iOS Zoom feature allows the user to zoom in on specific values on the screen and then save a screen capture if needed - Separate Security Logon requirements offers additional protection for your data. • All current Productivity CPUs support the PACData app. • The Productivity CPU must be using firmware Version 1.1.13.x or later. • Productivity Suite Programming Software Version 1.0.8.x or later is required to program and configure a Productivity CPU to support the PACData App. • The Productivity CPU must have compatible network settings with the device running the PACData App, or the CPU must be accessible from the Internet. • Although the PACData can be configured for password protection, connecting the Productivity Series CPU on an Enterprise network or the Internet exposes security risks. A secure and encrypted VPN connection is highly recommended if the CPU will be accessible from the Internet. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) uses encryption and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users are allowed to connect and that data cannot be intercepted. A VPN greatly reduces the chances of malicious behavior and un-authorized connections.
ASUS Router
Effortlessly manage your ASUS router from anywhere. Monitor your network, set up guest access, and enhance security with advanced features. Optimize your Wi-Fi experience with remote control and comprehensive network tools.
- Remote router monitoring and management
- AiMesh network setup and optimization
- Parental controls with time scheduling and content blocking
- Client device management with bandwidth limiting
- Guest network creation and QR code sharing
- VPN Fusion and VPN Server capabilities
- AiProtection security features
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The ASUS Router app unlocks the power to manage your network in just a few taps whenever you want, wherever you go. We are aiming to provide the best Wi-Fi and Internet-surfing experiences you have ever had with these comprehensive features. KEY FEATURES: *Router Monitoring and Remote Management *AiMesh ….….Add AiMesh node ….….AiMesh Network Topology ….….Network management and optimization ….….AiMesh node monitoring and customized settings ….….Full backhaul options *Parental Controls ….….Time scheduling ….….Content Block ….….Online/Offline schedule *Client Device Management ….….Safe Browsing ….….Bandwidth limiter ….….Block Internet access ….….Customizable device icon and nickname *Guest network ….….Create guest network ….….Share WiFi with QR code *More Features ….….Account binding ….….4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering ….….Port Status ….….VPN Fusion ….….VPN Server ….….AiProtection ….….Firmware Update ….….QoS ….….Mobile Game Mode ….….DNS settings ….….VPN clients ….….Wireless settings ….….Connect with Alexa ….….Google assistant ….….Router setting backup ….….IP Binding ….….WOL (Wake-on-LAN) ….….Port forwarding (RT models)/ OpenNAT (ROG Models) ….….Schedule Reboot ….….ASUS Notice ----- SUPPORTED MODELS - All ZenWiFi line up - All 802.11ax line up - All 802.11be line up - All ROG Rapture line up - All ROG Strix line up - All TUF Gaming line up - Lyra/Lyra mini/Lyra Trio/Lyra Voice (needs to be at least 3.0.0.4.384 version) - Blue Cave - RT-AC5300 - RT-AC3100 - RT-AC88U - RT-AC3200 - RT-AC2900 - RT-AC2600 - RT-AC2400 - RT-AC2200 - RT-AC87U/R - RT-AC86U - RT-AC85U - RT-AC85P - RT-AC65P - RT-AC57U - RT-AC68U/R/P/W/UF - RT-AC65U - RT-AC1900 - RT-AC1900P/U - RT-AC1750 - RT-AC1750 B1 - RT-AC66U/R/W - RT-AC66U B1 - RT-AC66U+ - RT-AC1300UHP/ G+ - RT-AC1200 - RT-AC1200G/HP/G+/ E/ GU - RT-AC58U - RT-AC56U/R/S - RT-AC55U - RT-AC55UHP - RT-AC53 - RT-AC52U B1 - RT-AC51U/ U+ - RT-ACRH17 - RT-ACRH13 - RT-N66U/R/W/C1 - RT-N18U - RT-N19 - RT-N14UHP - RT-N12E B1/C1 - RT-N12HP B1 - RT-N12VP B1 - RT-N12+ B1 - RT-N12D1 - 4G-AC53U - 4G-AC68U - Selected DSL models [Only supports router login and partial management functions. The QIS (Quick Internet Setup) process is excluded] -DSL-AX5400 -DSL-AX82U -DSL-AC68U -DSL-AC68R -DSL-AC52U -DSL-AC55U -DSL-AC56U -DSL-AC51 -DSL-AC750 -DSL-N17U -DSL-N16 -DSL-N16P -DSL-N16U -DSL-N14U -DSL-N14U_B1 -DSL-N55U_C1 -DSL-N55U_D1 -DSL-N12U_C1 -DSL-N12U_D1 -DSL-N12E_C1 -DSL-N10_C1 -DSL-N66U ----- UNSUPPORTED MODELS: -All Cable modem models ----- New features are consistently being added. Get excited for the ASUS Router App! ----- PLEASE NOTE: Some of the features are only available on supported models or firmware later than 3.0.0.4.388.xxxxx Please visit the official ASUS website to view the latest list of supported models.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ASUS Router at 4.5 against PACData's 2.0. ASUS Router also leads on ratings volume (64K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PACData's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ASUS Router holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASUS Router has 64K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PACData ships an update every 2 months, ASUS Router every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PACData | ASUS Router |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (64K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 64K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automationdirect.com | ASUS |
Customer experience
PACData
ASUS Router
Bugs and requests
PACData
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ASUS Router
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to delete offline devices
- Parental control scheduling bugs
- Remote connection issues after updates
- Incorrect device traffic reporting
Requested features
5 requests- Add VPN management capabilities
- Improve parental control flexibility
- Provide historical network usage data
- Allow more granular device management
- Implement two-factor authentication
In-app purchases
PACData
No in-app purchases
ASUS Router
No in-app purchases
