Comparison

Sm@rtClient vs MyPixsys

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

Head to head
About

Sm@rtClient

Remotely operate and monitor industrial HMI systems from your mobile device. Access operator stations, view system layouts, and interact with hardware buttons via touch input. Supports various SIMATIC HMI systems and offers both view-only and coordinated operation modes.

Highlights
  • Remote operation of HMI systems
  • View-only monitoring mode
  • Coordinated operation with active remote control
  • Access to hardware buttons
  • Automatic HMI panel detection
  • Browser-based access to Unified Panels
  • WebView access to PLC webpages
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The SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient App, in combination with the SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtServer, allows remote mobile operation and observation of SIMATIC HMI systems over Industrial Ethernet/WLAN (wireless). The app offers support for WebClient on Unified Panels, expanding accessibility through browser-based interfaces. It also supports WebView-based access to legacy webpages on PLCs, enabling users to access View of Things (VoT) pages. The app is available for SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels, SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced, SIMATIC Unified Panels, and PLCs. The scope of the Sm@rtClient concept allows an operator station to make its display available to the app. The station takes on the role of a Sm@rtServer, while the smartphone or tablet acts as the Sm@rtClient. Sm@rtServer functionality can be easily enabled with a single mouse click in the device’s configuration settings. The screen can be displayed on the Sm@rtClient in "View only" mode, or a full-fledged, coordinated operation can be set up. Coordinated operation ensures that only one user has control at a time β€” either the operator station with Sm@rtServer or the Sm@rtClient app. Additionally, the app supports easy connection setup through automatic HMI panel detection. The Sm@rtClient app not only shows the selected HMI screen but also mirrors the complete device layout, including functional hardware buttons. This enables users to interact with the system as if they were physically present in front of the panel β€” except buttons are triggered via touch input on the mobile screen. Functions: * Access to operator stations for the operation and setup of large, spatially separated machines * Flexible solution for safe and location-independent access to operator stations * Global access to plants (e.g. for service or maintenance staff) * Full access to hardware buttons on your Comfort Panel * Easy discovery of available Sm@rtServers * Coordinated operation through active remote control * View-only mode for passive monitoring * Support for WebClient on Unified Panels for browser-based access * Support for WebView-based access to legacy webpages on PLCs, enabling access to View of Things (VoT) pages

About

MyPixsys

Manage and optimize your Pixsys devices with this companion app. Utilize NFC technology to automatically identify, read, and modify device configurations. Save backups, share settings, and clone devices easily.

Highlights
  • NFC contactless connection
  • Automatic product identification
  • Read and edit device configurations
  • Save and share configuration backups
  • Clone device settings
  • Faulty memory detection and correction
Features
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MyPixsys is the new companion app designed to simplify and optimize your daily interaction with our products. Thanks to the contactless NFC connection technology embedded in our devices, it is now possible to manage our devices with your iphone (iphone 7 or higher required) MyPixsys will automatically identify the model (as long as it's listed in the supported models section), read the current configuration and display it in a handy collapsable group list. Each group can be expanded in a list and contains the values that regulate the functioning of your Pixsys instrument. Touch any row to edit the corresponding parameter, and once done, write the new configuration your device. Features: -Easy and intuitive interface in 4 tabs -Automatic product identification -Faulty memory detection and correction -Reads the whole configuration in just a few seconds -Set parameters and change values on the fly -User input data checking and correction -Save configuration backups in your phone, or share them via email, bluetooth, WhatsApp, Drive and many other apps. -Load and write user-created or stock configurations -Clone one device in another with just a touch -Supports the optional Pixsys bluetooth RFID Programmer (product code 2000.35.099) for retrocompatibility with older devices Supported Products: 2000.35.10 2000.35.15 2000.35.16 2000.35.17 2000.35.20 STR551-12ABC-T-R STR561-12ABC-T128-R STR571-1ABC-T128-R STR581-1ABC-T128R DST400 line DST100/DST800 ATR244-12 ATR244-12T ATR244-23A-T ATR244-23BC-T ATR244-13ABC DRR244-13ABC-T DRR224-12ABC ATR224-12ABC ATR144-ABC ATR144-AD ATR144-ABC-T ATR144-AD-T MCM260X-xAD series DRR460-12A-T128 ATR444-13ABC ATR444-14ABC-T ATR444-15ABC ATR444-22ABC ATR444-24ABC-T ATR424-12ABC ATR114-AD ATR114-ABC ATR124-AD ATR124-ABC ATR124-AD-T ATR124-ABC-T DRR224-23ABC ATR464-15ABC ATR464-24ABC-T ATR264-12ABC-T ATR264-13ABC

Screenshots

Sm@rtClient4 screens
MyPixsys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyPixsys at monthly against Sm@rtClient's every 10 months. MyPixsys also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sm@rtClient ships an update every 10 months, MyPixsys monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Sm@rtClient versus MyPixsys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSm@rtClientMyPixsys
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.014.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiemens AGPIXSYS S.R.L.

Customer experience

Sm@rtClient

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MyPixsys

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Sm@rtClient

No in-app purchases

None

MyPixsys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sm@rtClient free?
Sm@rtClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyPixsys free?
MyPixsys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sm@rtClient or MyPixsys have ads?
Neither Sm@rtClient nor MyPixsys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sm@rtClient or MyPixsys?
Sm@rtClient ships an update every 10 months, and MyPixsys monthly. Most recently, Sm@rtClient was updated on June 10, 2026 and MyPixsys on September 20, 2026.

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