Nautlius vs PLC Visual Learning Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nautlius
This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for STEM education and professional use. It offers engineering calculators, unit conversions, property lookups, and simulation capabilities. Students and professionals can utilize it for quick calculations and data analysis.
- Engineering calculators
- Free body diagrams
- Property lookup tables
- Experiment simulations
- Unit conversion
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Nautilus is an engineering and STEM toolbox for students and professionals. Features: - Engineering Calculators: Choose from hundreds of equations and subjects for quick calculations - Free Body Diagrams: Quickly copy and paste free body diagrams with calculated values - Property Lookup: Easily find values from tables and properties - Simulations: Run your own simulations for various experiments - Unit Conversion: Convert between hundreds of units Nautilus does not contain any subscriptions or in-app purchases.
PLC Visual Learning Studio
This comprehensive learning environment provides hands-on experience with programmable logic controllers. It offers structured courses, a live code editor with simulation, interactive project diagrams, and a searchable reference library for engineers, technicians, and students.
- Structured curriculum with progress tracking
- Live PLC code editor and simulator
- Interactive real-world engineering projects
- Visual reference gallery with diagrams
- Searchable quick-look reference library
- Language and vendor cheat sheets
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The complete PLC learning environment — built for engineers, technicians, and students. PLC Engineering Lab is a structured, hands-on reference app covering Programmable Logic Controllers from first principles through advanced industrial applications. Whether you're studying for a certification, transitioning into automation, or need a fast reference on the job, this app has you covered. LEARN — Structured Curriculum Six courses, multiple modules, and step-by-step lessons covering every major PLC topic: system architecture, hardware, I/O wiring, all five IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block, Sequential Function Chart, and Instruction List), PID control, industrial networking, SCADA, safety systems, and Industry 4.0. • Progress tracking with completion badges • Bookmarks to save your place • Built-in quizzes to test your knowledge • Estimated read times per lesson CODE SANDBOX — Live Editor + Simulation Write and simulate PLC code directly on your device using a full CodeMirror syntax-highlighted editor. Switch between Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block, and Sequential Function Chart with one tap. • Live simulation panel shows real I/O logic in action • Motor Start/Stop latch with toggle inputs and LED outputs • Traffic light state machine with variable watch • SR flip-flop simulation for Function Block • Step-by-step SFC machine sequencer • Load built-in examples or write your own PROJECTS — Interactive Diagrams Five real-world engineering projects, each with an interactive SwiftUI system diagram, step-by-step build guide, and full code in all three text languages. • 3-Zone Conveyor Belt with zone interlocks • 4-Phase Traffic Light Controller • Tank Level PID Control Loop (with live slider) • Packaging Line Shift-Register Sorter • HVAC Air Handling Unit — 8-Zone Control ILLUSTRATIONS — Visual Reference Gallery 19 full-screen, pinch-to-zoom diagrams covering the entire PLC knowledge domain — organized in a logical learning sequence. • PLC control system architecture diagrams • Hardware block diagrams and I/O wiring • Ladder Logic and Structured Text code walkthroughs • P&ID schematics for conveyor, tank, HVAC, and traffic systems • SCADA architecture, network topologies, Modbus/Profinet • Safety circuit diagrams, SIL levels, IIoT, and digital twins REFERENCE — Searchable Quick-Look A filterable reference library covering contacts & coils, timers & counters, math & comparison, data & move, control flow, function blocks, and a full PLC glossary — across all four IEC languages. GUIDE — Language & Vendor Cheat Sheet Quick-reference cards for every IEC 61131-3 language with vendor notes for Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000), Siemens (TIA Portal), Codesys, Schneider, and Omron. Designed for iPhone and iPad. Optimized for portrait and landscape. No subscription. No ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nautlius at Free against PLC Visual Learning Studio's $9.99. Nautlius also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). On ratings volume, 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
Nautlius is free to download; PLC Visual Learning Studio costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nautlius holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Nautlius | PLC Visual Learning Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Troy Husted | Yuhsiu Lai |
Customer experience
Nautlius
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In-app purchases
Nautlius
No in-app purchases
PLC Visual Learning Studio
No in-app purchases
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