Comparison

Sevio Client vs S7 PLC HMI

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

Head to head
About

Sevio Client

Features
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Sevio Client provides secure, fast, and intuitive access to your remote plants. Manage and monitor your devices anytime from multiple workstations using Sevio VPN. Features: - Simultaneous access: connect to all your plants at once. - Monitoring: check the connection status of your devices. - Multi-device management: control your plants from multiple workstations. - Security: advanced protection with multi-factor authentication.

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S7 PLC HMI

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S7 PLC HMI turns your iPhone and iPad into an operator panel for Siemens LOGO! and SIMATIC S7 PLCs. Connect directly over your local network — no cloud, no account, no gateway. LIVE MONITORING • Digital and analog values refreshed twice a second • Analog values with multiplier, decimal formatting and optional limits — out-of-range readings are highlighted • Level bars and value trends — tap a trend for a large chart with axes • Blinking alarms with acknowledge command • Connection state always visible CONTROL • Switches, push buttons, valves, motors and drives with start/stop commands • Pulse buttons and Off/Auto/Manual mode selectors • Object types with local-mode variants for equipment that can be switched to manual on site • Safe command sequence matching PLC expectations GRAPHIC MODE • Place objects on your own process diagram or a photo of the technology • Live states and values directly on the schema • Tap an object to control it, drag objects in the editor SIRI, SHORTCUTS AND WIDGETS • Five Shortcuts actions — read values, toggle switches, send pulses, check alarms, set values — by voice with Siri, in automations or via the Action button • Home and Lock Screen widgets: a single value or a whole PLC group at a glance • Control Center controls for switches and pulses (iOS 18) ADDRESSES WITHOUT MANUALS • LOGO! 8: built-in catalog of the VM map (I, Q, M, NI, NQ, AI, AQ, AM…) • SIMATIC S7: address builder for M, I, Q and DB areas — bits, bytes, words and reals with live preview AND MORE • PLC diagnostics: RUN/STOP state and CPU information • Backup and transfer of your configuration between devices (AirDrop, Files) • Built-in demo line — try everything without any hardware • Localized in 10 languages COMPATIBILITY • Siemens LOGO! 8 (0BA8 and newer) with enabled Ethernet communication • SIMATIC S7-1200/1500 with enabled GET/PUT and non-optimized data blocks • SIMATIC S7-300/400 • Direct connection over TCP port 102 (S7 protocol) on your local network FREE VERSION AND FULL VERSION The free version includes 1 PLC group and 3 objects per group — enough to try the app with your own PLC. A single one-time purchase unlocks unlimited groups and objects on iPhone and iPad. SAFETY NOTE Intended for qualified personnel. The app sends commands to real equipment — always follow the safety regulations applicable to your installation. Siemens, LOGO! and SIMATIC are trademarks of Siemens AG. This app is an independent product and is not made, endorsed, or supported by Siemens AG.

Screenshots

Sevio Client4 screens
S7 PLC HMI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sevio Client at none against S7 PLC HMI's 1. Sevio Client also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. S7 PLC HMI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sevio Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sevio Client versus S7 PLC HMI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSevio ClientS7 PLC HMI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSevio SrlJIRI NOVOTNY

In-app purchases

None

Sevio Client

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

S7 PLC HMI

One-time1
  • Full version$5.99

Questions

Is Sevio Client free?
Sevio Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S7 PLC HMI free?
S7 PLC HMI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sevio Client or S7 PLC HMI have ads?
Neither Sevio Client nor S7 PLC HMI shows ads.

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