Comparison

Modbus TCP FieldKit 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 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 — all from your iPhone. • Connect to any Modbus TCP device — read coils and registers, monitor data blocks in real time • Save device profiles for one-tap reconnection to frequently used endpoints • Write with confidence — every write operation requires your explicit confirmation • Built-in foreground simulator — run editable coils and holding registers for testing • Track active connections and review bounded local logs kept on your device • All data stays local — 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.

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 TCP FieldKit4 screens
Modbus TCP Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Modbus TCP Tools at Free against Modbus TCP FieldKit's $4.99. Modbus TCP Tools also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Modbus TCP FieldKit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Modbus TCP Tools is free to download; Modbus TCP FieldKit costs $4.99 up front. Modbus TCP Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Modbus TCP FieldKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Modbus TCP FieldKit versus Modbus TCP Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModbus TCP FieldKitModbus TCP Tools
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir ChemerisBITAJON SYSTEMS LTDA

In-app purchases

None

Modbus TCP FieldKit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Modbus TCP Tools

One-time1
  • Modbus TCP Tool$9.99

Questions

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

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