Comparison

Sm@rtClient vs DULCONNEX Blue

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

DULCONNEX Blue

Control and monitor ProMinent devices remotely with an intuitive interface. Easily diagnose issues, transfer configurations, and update firmware. Access important device information and downloads all in one place.

Highlights
  • Remote device operation
  • Simplified device diagnosis via NFC
  • Configuration transfer between devices
  • Dashboard for at-a-glance information
  • Multilingual support
  • Firmware updating capability
Features
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β€’ Remote Control – Operate ProMinent devices from a distance and in difficult terrains. β€’ Easy Operation – With the new interface, you can operate your pump much more easily and comfortably. β€’ Simplified Diagnosis – Read important device parameters via NFC. β€’ Transfer of Configurations – Save the pump configuration and copy this setting to another pump. β€’ Restore Intermediate States – Restore a saved state at any time. β€’ Dashboard – The dashboard displays the most important information and all devices at a glance. β€’ Multilingual Support – The new app supports, among others, German, English, French, and Spanish. β€’ Access to Downloads – You always have access to the downloads. β€’ Updating Firmware – You have the option to perform updates for your devices yourself. β€’ Configuration and Reading of the new ProMinent Radar Sensor DULCOLEVEL. Future Features: β€’ Support for complicated processes – Get assistance with important processes (e.g., membrane replacement) through a wizard. β€’ Support for additional ProMinent devices. Technical Requirements: β€’ To control a ProMinent pump with this app, the Bluetooth Low Energy module is required.

Screenshots

Sm@rtClient4 screens
DULCONNEX Blue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DULCONNEX Blue at 50% against Sm@rtClient's 0%. DULCONNEX Blue also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, DULCONNEX Blue every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Sm@rtClient versus DULCONNEX Blue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSm@rtClientDULCONNEX Blue
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size57 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiemens AGProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH

Customer experience

Sm@rtClient

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

DULCONNEX Blue

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sm@rtClient

No in-app purchases

None

DULCONNEX Blue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sm@rtClient free?
Sm@rtClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DULCONNEX Blue free?
DULCONNEX Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sm@rtClient or DULCONNEX Blue have ads?
Neither Sm@rtClient nor DULCONNEX Blue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sm@rtClient or DULCONNEX Blue?
Sm@rtClient ships an update every 10 months, and DULCONNEX Blue every 3 months. Most recently, Sm@rtClient was updated on October 1, 2026 and DULCONNEX Blue on September 17, 2026.

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