Comparison

PACData vs Autodesk Fusion

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

Autodesk Fusion

Collaborate on 3D designs from anywhere with this mobile app. View, comment on, and share CAD models in over 100 formats. It works with a companion cloud-based desktop product for product design and development.

Highlights
  • View over 100 file formats
  • Collaborate on 3D designs
  • Comment on project activities
  • Share designs with stakeholders
  • Search and highlight parts
  • Offline data access
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Autodesk Fusion™ for iPhone and iPad lets you collaborate on 3D designs with anyone inside or outside your company. With the Fusion app, you have the flexibility to view and collaborate on your Fusion CAD models—anytime, anywhere. The app supports more than 100 file formats including DWG, SLDPRT, IPT, IAM, CATPART,IGES, STEP, STL, making it easy to share designs with your team, clients, partners, and friends. The free app works in conjunction with its companion cloud-based desktop product, Autodesk Fusion™, a 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool for product design and development. * To use Fusion for iPhone and iPad, you will need to sign in with your Fusion account information. FEATURES View • Upload and view more than 100 data formats including SLDPRT, SAT, IGES, STEP, STL, OBJ, DWG, F3D, SMT, and DFX • View and track project activities and updates • Review large and small 3D designs and assemblies • Access design properties and complete parts lists • Isolate and hide components in the model for easy viewing • Navigate by touch with zoom, pan, and rotate Comment • Upload photos to share info or report project status • Comment on project activities Share • Share with stakeholders inside and outside your company • Share screenshots of the design with markups directly from the app Search • Search for parts in the model and see them automatically highlighted in the design SUPPORT: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/contact-support Optional Access + Storage: Store offline data if needed, so you can view your data anywhere, anytime + Photos: Access files or data stored on your device to view, share and markup + Camera: Take pictures such as drawings with app Fusion will still function even if a user does not give permissions to access these functions.

Screenshots

PACData4 screens
Autodesk Fusion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Autodesk Fusion at 4.5 against PACData's 2.0. Autodesk Fusion also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly 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

Autodesk Fusion holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autodesk Fusion has 4.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PACData ships an update every 2 months, Autodesk Fusion monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PACData versus Autodesk Fusion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPACDataAutodesk Fusion
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—59.1% of reviews
Number of ratings24.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomationdirect.comAutodesk Inc.

Customer experience

PACData

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

Autodesk Fusion

All ratings4,094 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews780 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative31.5%

Bugs and requests

PACData

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Autodesk Fusion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to open files
  • White screens and rendering issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • Frequent crashes on latest iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full editing capabilities on iPad
  • Ability to hide/show components
  • Improved rendering and visualization
  • Offline access and file management

In-app purchases

None

PACData

No in-app purchases

None

Autodesk Fusion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PACData free?
PACData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Autodesk Fusion free?
Autodesk Fusion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PACData or Autodesk Fusion?
Autodesk Fusion is rated higher. PACData averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Autodesk Fusion averages 4.5 from 4.1K ratings.
Do PACData or Autodesk Fusion have ads?
Neither PACData nor Autodesk Fusion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PACData or Autodesk Fusion?
PACData ships an update every 2 months, and Autodesk Fusion monthly. Most recently, PACData was updated on September 22, 2026 and Autodesk Fusion on October 10, 2026.

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