Comparison

HMI vs Modbus TCP Station

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

Head to head
About

HMI

Features
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Diese APP ist zur Verwendung mit HMI-Master Studio ab V5 vorgesehen! HMI-Master ist eine Software zur Visualisierung, Steuerung und Automatisierung von Gebäuden und Anlagen. Mit dieser Software können alle Bereiche eines Gebäudes gesteuert bzw. automatisiert werden: Beleuchtung, Rollladen, Klimatechnik, Solartechnik, Heizungssteuerung bis hin zu komplexen Automatisierungslösungen. Das erhöht nicht nur den Komfort, sondern ermöglicht vor allem Energie-Einsparungen in allen Bereichen, da alle Abläufe automatisiert werden können. Mit dieser APP haben Sie Zugriff auf alle Funktionen der HMI-Master Software und dem gesamten Gebäude.

About

Modbus TCP Station

Features
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Turn your smartphone into a powerful Modbus TCP Master tool! Designed for PLC engineers, system integrators, and DIY enthusiasts, Modbus TCP Station allows you to communicate with, monitor, and control any Modbus TCP-enabled device (PLC, HMI, SCADA, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, etc.) with ease. Whether you are debugging a smart factory system or testing a home automation project, this app provides a professional interface to visualize and manipulate data in real-time. Key Features: • Complete Connectivity: Connect to any Modbus TCP Server (Slave) via IP and Port. • Comprehensive Function Codes: Supports FC01 (Coil), FC02 (Discrete Input), FC03 (Holding Register), and FC04 (Input Register). • Flexible Data Formats: View data in Binary, Unsigned/Signed Integer, Hex, Float, and Double. • Advanced Byte Swapping: Supports Inverse/Swap options for handling complex Word orders (Big Endian/Little Endian). • Real-time Monitoring: Watch your data change instantly with efficient polling. • Write Capabilities: Easily write values to Coils and Registers for device control. Pro Features: • Profile Management: Save and load unlimited connection profiles and register setups. • Ad-Free Experience: Focus on your work without distractions. • Unlimited Views: Create as many data blocks as you need. Multi-Language Support: • English • German (Deutsch) • Korean (한국어) • Japanese (日本語) • Traditional Chinese (繁體中文 - TW/HK) • Simplified Chinese (中文) Why choose Modbus TCP Station? Stop carrying heavy laptops for simple checks. With a clean UI and robust performance, this is the essential pocket tool for every automation engineer. Download now and master your Modbus network!

Screenshots

HMI2 screens
Modbus TCP Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HMI at none against Modbus TCP Station's 2. HMI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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 TCP Station sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HMI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HMI ships an update every 3 weeks, Modbus TCP Station every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HMI versus Modbus TCP Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHMIModbus TCP Station
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHMI MasterDONGSOO LEE

In-app purchases

None

HMI

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Modbus TCP Station

One-time2
  • 1-Month Premium Pass$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is HMI free?
HMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modbus TCP Station free?
Modbus TCP Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HMI or Modbus TCP Station have ads?
Modbus TCP Station shows ads; HMI does not.
Which is updated more often, HMI or Modbus TCP Station?
HMI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Modbus TCP Station every 10 days. Most recently, HMI was updated on October 1, 2026 and Modbus TCP Station on October 2, 2026.

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