Epson Datacom vs Remote PLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Epson Datacom
Create and print professional labels for network infrastructure. Supports ANSI and TIA-606-B standards with portable Bluetooth connectivity. Ideal for field or office use.
- Network infrastructure labeling
- ANSI/TIA-606-B templates
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Portable printing
- Batch label creation
- Custom label design
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Epson Datacom allows users to easily create and print labels specifically for network infrastructure equipment including patch panels, cabling, faceplates and more. Select simplified ANSI and/or TIA-606-B compatible templates to get the job done right. Deploy your labeling solution easily across contract and/or company electrical crews alike. Unmatched in portability, flexibility and affordability, the LW-600P/LW-PX400/LW-Z710 label printer is a complete solution. Utilizing Bluetooth connectivity and six AA batteries (AC adapter also included) the printer is always ready to go. Print out custom labels in the field or automate the creation of label batches from the office. Check Supported Devices https://support.epson.net/appinfo/datacom/list/
Remote PLC
Monitor and control Automationdirect.com's CLICK and CLICK PLUS Programmable Logic Controllers in real time. View and edit PLC registers, check project information, and manage user accounts with customizable monitor windows.
- Real-time monitoring and control
- View and edit PLC registers
- Multiple level user accounts
- Customizable monitor windows
- Access PLC error logs
- Check PLC project information
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Remote PLC is an application for real time monitoring and control for the CLICK and CLICK PLUS Programmable Control product lines offered by Automationdirect.com. For this app to function as designed, a CLICK PLC with ethernet or Bluetooth support is required. The Remote PLC app offers a quick method of connecting to a PLC to view and edit values in the PLC registers, as well as check the PLC project information, including the Error logs. Main Features: -Multiple Level User Accounts. Once connected, the authorized users can view and edit Monitor Windows based on their permission levels setup in the project file. -Custom Monitor windows can be created and stored to the PLC using the CLICK Programming software version 3.60 or later. Monitor Window access can be based on the user permissions. - Monitor and edit designated discrete and integer values within the PLC. Timer / Counter values can easily be viewed and edited. - PLC type and status, such as PLC Error Logs, scan times (Min and Max), as well as Project file information. Requirements: • All current CLICK and CLICK PLUS PLCs with ethernet/Bluetooth support the Remote PLC app. • The PLC must be using firmware Version 3.60 or later. • CLICK Programming Software Version 3.60 or later is required to program and configure the PLC to support the Remote PLC App. • The CPU must have compatible network settings with the device running the Remote PLC App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote PLC at 4.3 against Epson Datacom's 2.4. Epson Datacom's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote PLC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Epson Datacom's written reviews are positive against 0% of Remote PLC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Epson Datacom ships an update every 8 months, Remote PLC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Epson Datacom | Remote PLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (7 ratings) | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiko Epson Corporation | Automationdirect.com |
Customer experience
Epson Datacom
Remote PLC
In-app purchases
Epson Datacom
No in-app purchases
Remote PLC
No in-app purchases
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