Comparison

Modbus Connect vs Modbus TCP FieldKit

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

Head to head
About

Modbus Connect

Features
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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

About

Modbus TCP FieldKit

Features
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Modbus TCP FieldKit puts a professional Modbus TCP toolkit in your pocket. Commission equipment in the field, validate setups in the lab, or troubleshoot home automation โ€” all from your iPhone. โ€ข Connect to any Modbus TCP device โ€” read coils and registers, monitor data blocks in real time โ€ข Save device profiles for one-tap reconnection to frequently used endpoints โ€ข Write with confidence โ€” every write operation requires your explicit confirmation โ€ข Built-in foreground simulator โ€” run editable coils and holding registers for testing โ€ข Track active connections and review bounded local logs kept on your device โ€ข All data stays local โ€” logs and exports are sanitized by default Requires Local Network access for device communication. Default server port is 1502. Background server operation and port 502 support pending device validation.

Screenshots

Modbus Connect4 screens
Modbus TCP FieldKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Modbus Connect at Free against Modbus TCP FieldKit's $4.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Modbus Connect is free to download; Modbus TCP FieldKit costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Modbus Connect versus Modbus TCP FieldKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModbus ConnectModbus TCP FieldKit
PriceFree โ€” better$4.99
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodolfo FuentesVladimir Chemeris

In-app purchases

None

Modbus Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Modbus TCP FieldKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modbus Connect free?
Modbus Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modbus TCP FieldKit free?
Modbus TCP FieldKit costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Modbus Connect or Modbus TCP FieldKit have ads?
Neither Modbus Connect nor Modbus TCP FieldKit shows ads.

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