Comparison

FieldBus Toolkit vs bacbus

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

Head to head
About

FieldBus Toolkit

Features
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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.

About

bacbus

Features
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BacBus puts a BACnet/IP and Modbus/TCP toolkit in your pocket. Whether you're commissioning a new install, troubleshooting a rooftop unit, or verifying a controller in the field, BacBus connects you to your building network in seconds โ€” no laptop, no proprietary gateway, no clunky software. DISCOVER Scan your network and find BACnet/IP devices instantly. BacBus reads the objects other tools miss โ€” where some scanners come back empty, BacBus pulls the full object list so you can see exactly what's on the wire. READ Poll live values from any point. Watch present-value, status flags, units, and object names update in real time. Read is always free. CONTROL (Pro) Write to points and command overrides right from your phone. Test a damper, force a setpoint, or verify a sequence on site โ€” no truck roll back to the laptop. MODBUS/TCP Connect to any Modbus/TCP device, scan registers, and read or write coils and holding registers. Works with sparse and non-standard register maps. BUILT FOR THE FIELD โ€ข Fast, native interface that works on cellular or site Wi-Fi โ€ข No account required to start scanning and reading โ€ข Handles real-world devices from major manufacturers โ€ข Designed by a controls integrator, for controls integrators FREE TO START Scan and read as much as you want, free. Unlock point control (writes and overrides) with a single one-time purchase โ€” no subscription. Download BacBus and turn your phone into the only field tool you'll reach for.

Screenshots

FieldBus Toolkit4 screens
bacbus2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: bacbus at none against FieldBus Toolkit's shown. FieldBus Toolkit's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FieldBus Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and bacbus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FieldBus Toolkit versus bacbus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldBus Toolkitbacbus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDONGSOO LEEHarness Automation, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FieldBus Toolkit

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

bacbus

One-time1
  • BacBus Pro$29.99

Questions

Is FieldBus Toolkit free?
FieldBus Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bacbus free?
bacbus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FieldBus Toolkit or bacbus have ads?
FieldBus Toolkit shows ads; bacbus does not.

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