FieldBus Toolkit vs Modbus Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FieldBus Toolkit
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FieldBus Toolkit is the essential utility for embedded engineers and PLC programmers. Debug Modbus TCP, MQTT, HTTP, and socket communications directly from your mobile device. [Key Features] 1. Multi-Protocol Support - Modbus TCP Client - MQTT Client (Publish/Subscribe) - HTTP REST Client (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) - TCP/UDP Client & Server (Echo/Broadcast) 2. Data Visualization - Send and receive data in ASCII or HEX format. - Real-time communication logs. 3. Efficiency Tools - Save frequently used commands as Macros for quick access. - One-touch data transmission. 4. Developer Friendly - Perfect for testing Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and industrial PLCs.
Modbus Connect
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Modbus Connect is an HMI app for monitoring and controlling Modbus TCP devices on a local network from iPhone. With Modbus Connect, you can configure devices, create tags, and build a visual dashboard with widgets for control and live variable display. Main features: - Connection to Modbus TCP devices on a local network - Configuration of coil, input, holding register, and input register tags - Custom visual dashboard - Control and indicator widgets - Read bool, 16-bit unsigned, and 32-bit float values - Buttons, push buttons, lamps, fan, displays, level, and gauge widgets - Built-in DEMO mode for testing without real hardware Intended use: - Integration testing - Process variable visualization - Mobile HMI interfaces - Basic field validation of signals and tags Notes: - The app works with Modbus TCP devices - Local Network access is required to connect to the configured device - The user is responsible for validating system configuration and behavior before use in real environments
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modbus Connect at none against FieldBus Toolkit's 1. Modbus Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown). FieldBus Toolkit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FieldBus Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Modbus Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FieldBus Toolkit | Modbus Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DONGSOO LEE | Rodolfo Fuentes |
In-app purchases
FieldBus Toolkit
- Remove Ads$1.99
Modbus Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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