Comparison

Modbus Explorer vs AirPilot Home

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

AirPilot Home

Features
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AirPilot makes compatible Südwind Ambientika Smart ventilation devices easier to understand and control. Connect your existing device account, choose your home, and control ventilation, zones, and manual scenes in an interface that explains what is happening. Currently supported model: - Südwind Ambientika Smart Launch features: - Home and zone overview - Clear ventilation modes - Manual control of compatible devices - Manual scenes - Cloud log with decisions and measurements - Weather data as outdoor context - Optional Apple Home sensors for local temperature and humidity - Installation and maintenance guidance - In-app feedback AirPilot Home is an independent app for compatible Südwind Ambientika Smart ventilation devices. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or sponsored by Südwind or Ambientika. Live control requires an existing compatible device account. Models without Ambientika app or cloud connectivity, such as remote-control-only or wired-control variants, are not compatible. AirPilot Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription and as a lifetime unlock. Pro unlocks Autopilot, schedules, extended statistics, push notifications, and premium features for one home. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://airpilot.app/en/privacy/

Screenshots

Modbus Explorer4 screens
AirPilot Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AirPilot Home at weekly against Modbus Explorer's every 2 weeks. AirPilot Home also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Modbus Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and AirPilot Home sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modbus Explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, AirPilot Home weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Modbus Explorer versus AirPilot Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModbus ExplorerAirPilot Home
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHASAN BARANFelix Kuester

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Modbus Explorer

One-time1
  • Modbus Explorer Pro$14.99
3 purchases

AirPilot Home

Subscriptions2
  • AirPilot Pro Monatlich$5.991 Month
  • AirPilot Pro Jährlich$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • AirPilot Pro Lifetime$129.00

Questions

Is Modbus Explorer free?
Modbus Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirPilot Home free?
AirPilot Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Modbus Explorer or AirPilot Home have ads?
Neither Modbus Explorer nor AirPilot Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modbus Explorer or AirPilot Home?
Modbus Explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, and AirPilot Home weekly. Most recently, Modbus Explorer was updated on October 25, 2026 and AirPilot Home on October 25, 2026.

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