Bindicator vs Modbus Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bindicator
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Bindicator's first mobile phone application that communicates with our devices via Bluetooth®. The new product responds to today's challenges and needs and allows users to use Bindicator devices easily and efficiently. The application allows easy management of transmitter settings using the commissioning and maintenance wizards. Configuration settings can be saved and easily accessed for future use. The application displays data in a clear, structured way, making it easy to review. It also provides the possibility to test and verify. Various test functions allow you to verify that the device works properly in the application, thus giving you more reliable measurements and guaranteeing optimal device performance. The pages are equipped with help functions and information services to assist the user in using the program and the devices. PROPERTIES – Direct connection to transmitters with Bluetooth® – Access transmitters without Bluetooth® via Bluetooth-HART modem – Live diagram display (trend), with automatic (~3 s) update: – Flow (PV) – Distance (SV) – Level% (TV) – Temperature (QV) – Current value (VV) – TOT1, TOT2 – h Level (flow measurement) – Echo amplitude – Level change rate – Echo list display with automatic update – Manually updates echo chart display – Current PV, SV values of transmitters display already in the device selector's initial screen – Full product identification, unique user ID – Log file saving COMPATIBLE DEVICES – SiloTect S80S – SiloTect S80L – SAT–504–2 (HART–USB modem) FUNCTIONS – Commissioning wizard (guides the user through the device settings, eliminating the possibility of errors); – Maintenance wizard (access to all parameter settings, device customization, more information and data about the device); – Testing / Verification; – Settings / Customization.
Modbus Explorer
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Modbus Explorer helps automation engineers, field technicians, and maintenance teams discover and diagnose Modbus TCP devices on local industrial networks. Scan your network to find Modbus TCP devices, identify available device information, review open ports, and inspect communication health from one place. Key features: • Fast Modbus TCP device discovery • Device identification where supported • Open port overview • OSI-based diagnostics for physical, network, transport, and application layers • UID scan for Modbus TCP devices • Modbus read/write request tools • Network statistics including ping, jitter, packet loss, and response timing • Modbus TCP performance testing • Communication dashboard per device • PDF and CSV diagnostic reports • Optional engineer, company, and logo information for professional reports • Live Modbus HMI dashboard with configurable register cards • Saved networks with persistent HMI cards and PDF/CSV reports Modbus Explorer is designed for real industrial troubleshooting scenarios involving PLCs, HMIs, drives, gateways, and other Modbus TCP equipment. Whether you are commissioning a new panel, checking a device on site, documenting a network, or diagnosing communication issues, Modbus Explorer gives you a practical toolset for understanding what is happening on the wire. Some device identification and diagnostic information depends on the target device configuration and supported Modbus services. Türkçe | Deutsch | English | Français | Italiano | Español | Português | Русский | Azərbaycanca | 中文 | 日本語.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bindicator at none against Modbus Explorer's 1. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Modbus Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bindicator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bindicator | Modbus Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NIVELCO Process Control Co. | HASAN BARAN |
In-app purchases
Bindicator
No in-app purchases
Modbus Explorer
- Modbus Explorer Pro$14.99
Questions
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