RealPars vs PLC Controller & Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RealPars
This platform helps industrial automation teams learn and grow through on-demand courses, expert Q&A, and hands-on challenges. It's designed to reduce downtime and upskill teams without disrupting production.
- Global industrial automation community
- 120+ on-demand industrial courses
- Live expert Q&A sessions
- Monthly technical challenges
- Built-in course finder and certifications
- Mobile-first design for real-world use
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RealPars, Where Industrial Automation Teams Learn and Grow RealPars is the only all-in-one mobile platform built specifically for engineering and maintenance teams in industrial automation. We help your team reduce downtime, upskill without disrupting production, and stay engaged through a private expert community, live calls, gamified progress, and monthly hands-on challenges. If you're leading a team in manufacturing, energy, food & beverage, oil & gas, or utilities and you're responsible for their technical growth, readiness, or problem-solving speed, this app was built for you. Built for Industrial Teams RealPars isn’t just for individual learners. It’s a practical tool teams can use on the job, during shift breaks, at the machine, or between tasks. With RealPars, engineers and technicians can build skills in just 7–10 days, no classroom needed. Everything’s accessible through our mobile app: expert sessions, monthly challenges, and hands-on lessons. App Features: Access to a Global Industrial Automation Community - Ask real technical questions and get answers from experts - Share problems, solutions, and support across industries - Connect with engineers and maintenance pros working as PLC Programmers, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineers and more 120+ On-Demand Industrial Courses - Short, focused lessons built for technicians and engineers not academics - Learn PLC programming, SCADA systems, industrial networking, and safety - Major vendors covered: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Emerson, Omron - New practical courses are added each month Live Expert Calls - Engineers can join live Q&A sessions to get feedback and solve issues faster Monthly Technical Challenges - Hands-on scenarios to keep your team sharp - Friendly competition and gamification to encourage consistent progress Built-In Course Finder & Certifications - Smart tools to help every team member start immediately - Certificates they can show, track, and use in the field Mobile-First for Real-World Use - Fully optimized for smartphones and tablets - Learn and interact from the factory floor, break room, or on the go - Seamless experience across devices Common Concerns (Handled) “We need custom training for our systems.” Most engineers don’t need custom content — they need consistent practice with real-world skills. Our courses cover 80% of what your team needs across brands. If you need custom work later, we can scope that as a separate project. “Our guys don’t use online training.” That’s why we built mobile-first. Most engineers use the app during shift breaks, and stay active through gamification, monthly challenges, and direct access to real instructors. This isn’t passive content, it’s a full training system for hands-on teams. “It’s not in the budget this year.” Helping Teams Stay Ahead Unexpected downtime is expensive. RealPars offers resources to help teams stay prepared, engaged, and continuously improving — whether on shift, in the field, or learning on the go. Built For: - Maintenance technicians - Electrical & control engineers - System integrators - Operations & plant managers - Engineering students & apprentices - Anyone working with PLCs, HMIs, field buses, and SCADA systems Give Your Team the Tools to Win RealPars helps your team stay sharp, solve problems faster, and continuously improve without classroom time or disruption. They don’t have to “finish” anything. They stay engaged through live calls, community discussions, and technical challenges that keep them learning while working. Whether you're onboarding a new hire, upgrading a technician, or building a culture of technical growth, RealPars gives you the system and support to make it happen. Download the RealPars app today and equip your team with the tools, skills, and expert network they need, all in one place.
PLC Controller & Simulator
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Smart HMI / PLC – Controller & Simulator connects your iPhone or iPad directly to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) over EtherNet/IP – no PC, no engineering software required. FEATURES • Tag browser: read and write variables, arrays and UDTs live • HMI view: document I/Os clearly (tag, terminal, cable, photo) • Fault handling: acknowledge alarms, analog limit alarms • Controller info & diagnostics: status, uptime, latency, clock drift • Trend logging: values as a graph and as a background CSV log • Import/Export: I/O and fault lists as CSV/XLSX, everything printable • Built-in simulator: try every feature – completely without hardware WHO IT'S FOR For electricians, commissioning and maintenance engineers and automation technicians who need fast, mobile access to a controller. SAFETY NOTE Interventions on live plants are at your own risk. This app is a tool and does not replace a safety-rated control system. Compatible with common EtherNet/IP controllers. "Allen-Bradley", "CompactLogix" and others are trademarks of their respective owners; no affiliation is implied.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PLC Controller & Simulator at 12.0 against RealPars's 16.4. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | RealPars | PLC Controller & Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RealPars B.V | Kevin Andoh |
In-app purchases
RealPars
No in-app purchases
PLC Controller & Simulator
No in-app purchases








