Comparison

PACData vs Fluke Connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time remote monitoring
  • Monitor discrete and integer values
  • Access alarm and event history
  • Save screen captures
  • Secure logon protection
Features
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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.

About

Fluke Connect

Wirelessly connect to compatible tools to capture live measurements and data remotely. Analyze trends, generate reports with notes and photos, and receive instant alerts for performance changes. Store and access your data securely in the cloud.

Highlights
  • Live tool readings
  • Remote data capture
  • Real-time trend analysis
  • Cloud data storage
  • Mobile report generation
  • Instant performance alerts
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Connect your Fluke tools, capture live data, and share results instantly—all from your mobile device. Key Features · Live Readings: Collect up to 6 tool measurements remotely and safely. · Trend & Graph: Uncover hidden issues early with real-time data trends. · Cloud Storage: Organize, sync, and access data anytime, anywhere. · Mobile Reports: Create and share reports with measurements, notes, and photos. · Alerts & Monitoring: Receive instant notifications when performance changes.

Screenshots

PACData4 screens
Fluke Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fluke Connect at 4.4 against PACData's 2.0. Fluke Connect also leads on ratings volume (332 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fluke Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fluke Connect has 332 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PACData ships an update every 2 months, Fluke Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PACData versus Fluke Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPACDataFluke Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (332 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—5.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2332 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.1
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB163 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAutomationdirect.comFluke Corp.

Customer experience

PACData

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Fluke Connect

All ratings332 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive5.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative88.5%

In-app purchases

None

PACData

No in-app purchases

None

Fluke Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PACData free?
PACData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fluke Connect free?
Fluke Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PACData or Fluke Connect?
Fluke Connect is rated higher. PACData averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fluke Connect averages 4.4 from 332 ratings.
Do PACData or Fluke Connect have ads?
Neither PACData nor Fluke Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PACData or Fluke Connect?
PACData ships an update every 2 months, and Fluke Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, PACData was updated on September 22, 2026 and Fluke Connect on October 11, 2026.

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