Comparison

Modbus Connect vs Modbus TCP Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 Tools

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Modbus Connect4 screens
Modbus TCP Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Modbus TCP Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Modbus Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
Modbus Connect versus Modbus TCP Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModbus ConnectModbus TCP Tools
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodolfo FuentesBITAJON SYSTEMS LTDA

In-app purchases

None

Modbus Connect

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Modbus TCP Tools

One-time1
  • Modbus TCP Tool$9.99

Questions

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

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