Comparison

Modbus Explorer vs BB Box

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

Head to head
About

Modbus Explorer

Features
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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.

About

BB Box

Features
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We provide our official website, email address and other defaults YOUR PRIVATE BOX • Reclassify items when needed • No account required — your data stays on your iPhone

Screenshots

Modbus Explorer4 screens
BB Box2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BB Box at none against Modbus Explorer's 1. BB Box also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Modbus Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BB Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modbus Explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, BB Box every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Modbus Explorer versus BB Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModbus ExplorerBB Box
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHASAN BARANJUNGLELABS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Modbus Explorer

One-time1
  • Modbus Explorer Pro$14.99
None

BB Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modbus Explorer free?
Modbus Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BB Box free?
BB Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Modbus Explorer or BB Box have ads?
Neither Modbus Explorer nor BB Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modbus Explorer or BB Box?
Modbus Explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, and BB Box every 4 days. Most recently, Modbus Explorer was updated on October 5, 2026 and BB Box on October 6, 2026.

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