Comparison

HMI Remote Viewer vs aftama

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

Head to head
About

HMI Remote Viewer

Monitor and operate Omron HMIs from any location globally. Troubleshoot machine issues remotely, view multiple machines from a single point, and quickly check machine status. Save screenshots for easy sharing with colleagues.

Highlights
  • Remote HMI monitoring and operation
  • Connects to NS, NB, and NA Omron HMIs
  • Troubleshoot machine problems remotely
  • Monitor multiple machines
  • Save and email screenshots
Features
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Omron's HMI Viewer is an iOS application that allows operators and engineers to quickly and easily monitor (or operate) their HMI from anywhere in the world. It supports connection to NS, NB and the NA HMIs from Omron. Resolve problems immediately by connecting and seeing exactly what the local operator sees. Typical uses include: - trouble shooting, identify causes of problems with the machine remotely - monitor multiple machines from one place - quickly check the status of machines either remotely or locally Features: - Connects to NS, NB and NA Omron HMI. - Store connections to quickly reconnect - Save screen shots and email to colleagues

About

aftama

Features
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Aftama is WEB content delivery system utilized in the Aftermarket. In the Aftermaket, we use many contents like parts list, news, instruction manual, price list, inventory information, and the like. This app is a dedicated browser for using iPad, iPhone in the content of Aftama.

Screenshots

HMI Remote Viewer4 screens
aftama4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: aftama at every 2 months against HMI Remote Viewer's every 5 months. HMI Remote Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HMI Remote Viewer ships an update every 5 months, aftama every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HMI Remote Viewer versus aftama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHMI Remote Vieweraftama
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOMRON Europe B.V.ADS TECHNOLOGY K.K.

In-app purchases

None

HMI Remote Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

aftama

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HMI Remote Viewer free?
HMI Remote Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is aftama free?
aftama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HMI Remote Viewer or aftama have ads?
Neither HMI Remote Viewer nor aftama shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HMI Remote Viewer or aftama?
HMI Remote Viewer ships an update every 5 months, and aftama every 2 months. Most recently, HMI Remote Viewer was updated on October 23, 2026 and aftama on October 5, 2026.

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