Comparison

ProxMate Widgets vs Modbus TCP Pro

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

Head to head
About

ProxMate Widgets

Monitor your Proxmox Virtual Environment servers directly from your home screen. View real-time CPU, RAM, and disk usage, node status, and uptime with customizable widgets. Supports multiple servers and clusters.

Highlights
  • Native iOS Widgets
  • Multi-Server Support
  • Resource Monitoring (CPU, RAM, Disk)
  • Node Status & Uptime
  • Automatic Widget Updates
  • Custom HTTP Headers
  • Server Import from ProxMate App
Features
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Monitor your Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) servers directly from your home screen with ProxMate Widgets - the essential companion app for ProxMate. Key Features: • Native iOS Widgets - Real-time monitoring in Small, Medium, and Large widget sizes • Multi-Server Support - Monitor multiple Proxmox VE servers and clusters • Resource Monitoring - Track CPU, RAM, and disk usage with color-coded indicators • Node Status - View online/offline status with uptime information • Automatic Updates - Widgets refresh every 15 minutes with smart caching • Custom HTTP Headers - Additional authentication header support • ProxMate integration - Server import from the main ProxMate app • Widgets can be added on iPhone, iPad and macOS Perfect for: System administrators who need at-a-glance monitoring of their Proxmox infrastructure without opening apps. Get instant visibility into server health, resource utilization, and system status directly from your home screen. Note: Full server management features are available in the main "ProxMate" application. Privacy & Security: Your server credentials are stored securely on your device using iOS security frameworks. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://proxmate.app/norobots/en/app-privacy-policy.html

About

Modbus TCP Pro

This tool allows professionals to test, read, and write Modbus registers directly from their iPhone. It offers robust connectivity and support for various data types, making it ideal for field testing and debugging industrial control systems.

Highlights
  • Modbus TCP connectivity
  • Read and write registers
  • Support for multiple data types
  • Configurable Unit ID
  • Instant feedback and error reporting
  • Designed for testing and debugging
  • Field testing without a laptop
Features
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Modbus Reader & Writer is a powerful and intuitive Modbus TCP tool designed for professionals. Built for installers, HVAC technicians, engineers, and system integrators who need a fast and reliable way to test, read, and write Modbus registers directly from their iPhone. Whether you work with heat pumps, PLCs, energy meters, or industrial controllers, this app gives you full control over Modbus TCP devices — anytime, anywhere. Key Features • Modbus TCP Connectivity • Connect to any Modbus TCP device using IP address and port • Configurable Unit ID (slave ID) • Read Registers • Holding Registers (Function Code 03) • Input Registers (Function Code 04) • Support for multiple data types and values • Write Registers • Write Single Register • Write Multiple Registers • Instant feedback and clear error reporting • Designed for Testing & Debugging • Ideal for commissioning and troubleshooting • Perfect for field testing without a laptop • Compatible with Modbus simulators and test environments (e.g. Node-RED) Who Is This App For? • HVAC installers and service technicians • Industrial automation and PLC engineers • Energy and building management professionals • System integrators and commissioning engineers • Developers testing Modbus-based systems Reliable & Efficient • Fast and stable connections • Clear and actionable error messages • Clean, focused interface — no unnecessary complexity • Optimized for real-world professional use Modbus Reader & Writer is your mobile Modbus toolbox — ready for every installation, test, and service intervention.

Screenshots

ProxMate Widgets3 screens
Modbus TCP Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Modbus TCP Pro at 100% against ProxMate Widgets's 0%. ProxMate Widgets's advantage is price (Free vs $11.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On 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

ProxMate Widgets is free to download; Modbus TCP Pro costs $11.99 up front. ProxMate Widgets sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Modbus TCP Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProxMate Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Modbus TCP Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ProxMate Widgets versus Modbus TCP Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProxMate WidgetsModbus TCP Pro
PriceFree — better$11.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars HerresBernard Struelens

Customer experience

ProxMate Widgets

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Modbus TCP Pro

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ProxMate Widgets

One-time3
  • Espresso$2.99
  • Delicious Pasta$5.99
  • Pizza with extra Cheese$9.99
1 purchases

Modbus TCP Pro

One-time1
  • Modbus Pro$24.99

Questions

Is ProxMate Widgets free?
ProxMate Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Modbus TCP Pro free?
Modbus TCP Pro costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do ProxMate Widgets or Modbus TCP Pro have ads?
Neither ProxMate Widgets nor Modbus TCP Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProxMate Widgets or Modbus TCP Pro?
ProxMate Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Modbus TCP Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, ProxMate Widgets was updated on October 6, 2026 and Modbus TCP Pro on October 15, 2026.

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