Comparison

APG Scout Communicator vs HcdevConfig

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

Head to head

APG Scout Communicator

About

APG Scout Communicator

Features

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Configure any Modbus sensor with a convenient bluetooth-supported app from APG. The app pairs with APG’s Modbus Scout device for convenient sensor setup and close-range monitoring of your Modbus sensors. For more information go to apgsensors.com.

About

HcdevConfig

Features

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General Bluetooth debugging software for water level meters, material level meters, pressure and differential pressure transmitters, etc.

Screenshots

APG Scout Communicator4 screens

HcdevConfig3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HcdevConfig at every 3 weeks against APG Scout Communicator's every 9 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APG Scout Communicator ships an update every 9 months, HcdevConfig every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

APG Scout Communicator versus HcdevConfig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	APG Scout Communicator	HcdevConfig
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 9 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.2	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	59 MB	27 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Automation Products Group, Inc.	Hebei Huachuang M&C Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

APG Scout Communicator

No in-app purchases

None

HcdevConfig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APG Scout Communicator free?

APG Scout Communicator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HcdevConfig free?

HcdevConfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do APG Scout Communicator or HcdevConfig have ads?

Neither APG Scout Communicator nor HcdevConfig shows ads.

Which is updated more often, APG Scout Communicator or HcdevConfig?

APG Scout Communicator ships an update every 9 months, and HcdevConfig every 3 weeks. Most recently, APG Scout Communicator was updated on August 23, 2026 and HcdevConfig on September 17, 2026.