Modbus Connect vs Modbus TCP Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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
Modbus TCP Tools
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Modbus TCP Tool is a professional Modbus TCP client designed for engineers, technicians, and industrial automation professionals who require fast, reliable communication with Modbus devices. Designed for local network communication with a focus on performance, reliability, and ease of use. Main Features ⢠Read Holding Registers (FC03) with configurable polling intervals. ⢠Write Single Registers (FC06) with confirmation (Pro). ⢠View register values in Decimal, Hexadecimal, Binary, or All formats. ⢠High-performance polling for real-time monitoring. ⢠Built-in Modbus TCP simulator for testing without external hardware. ⢠Save connection profiles and favorite register ranges. ⢠Register aliases for easier identification (Pro). ⢠Bit-level register inspection (Pro). ⢠Trend analysis with Min, Max and Average values (Pro). ⢠Configurable register alarms (Pro). ⢠Diagnostics with freeze snapshots, textual comparison and CSV/JSON export (Pro). ⢠Dark interface optimized for industrial environments. Compatible with PLCs, gateways, HMIs, sensors, embedded devices, and any equipment implementing the Modbus TCP protocol, including devices from manufacturers such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Allen-Bradley, and Modicon. Whether you're commissioning equipment, troubleshooting industrial networks, or monitoring production systems, Modbus TCP Tool provides a fast and intuitive way to interact with Modbus TCP devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modbus Connect at none against Modbus TCP Tools's 1. Modbus TCP Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Modbus TCP Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Modbus Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Modbus Connect | Modbus TCP Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rodolfo Fuentes | BITAJON SYSTEMS LTDA |
In-app purchases
Modbus Connect
No in-app purchases
Modbus TCP Tools
- Modbus TCP Tool$9.99
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