Comparison

VBus®Touch HC 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

VBus®Touch HC

Control your RESOL heating system remotely from your mobile device. Adjust temperatures, monitor system data with clear graphics, and manage your home's climate from anywhere. Compatible with various RESOL controllers, it offers intuitive operation and automatic system language adaptation.

Highlights
  • Remote heating system control
  • Adjust temperature on the go
  • Monitor system data graphically
  • Supports multiple RESOL controllers
  • Automatic system language adaptation
  • Connects to VBus.net account
Features
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With VBus®Touch HC, you can adjust your RESOL heating controller from a mobile device. Operating VBus®Touch HC is easy and intuitive. Never before has it been this easy to communicate with your heating system – e. g. while travelling, you can heat up your home before you return or adjust your heating to counter changing weather conditions with just a tap to your wrist – no problem with VBus®Touch HC. Additionally, the system data are displayed in a clearly arranged graphic. VBus®Touch HC is compatible to the following RESOL controllers: • DeltaTherm® HC mini (included) • DeltaTherm® HC (available via in-app purchase) • DeltaSol® MX (available via in-app purchase) • DeltaSol® BX Plus (available via in-app purchase) • DeltaTherm® HC MAX (available via in-app purchase) Upon commissioning, VBus®Touch HC automatically activates the app-based remote access in the controller and adapts to the system language of the device it is installed on (currently, German, English, French, Italian, Spanish are supported). The controllers have to be connected to the Internet via a RESOL Datalogger or Communication module. The app will automatically connect to your VBus.net account. All controllers registered with this user account can be accessed via VBus®Touch HC. If you don’t have a VBus.net account, yet, you will automatically be forwarded to a sign-up page. Signing up for VBus.net is free of charge.

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

VBus®Touch HC4 screens
Modbus TCP Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VBus®Touch HC at none against Modbus TCP Station's shown. VBus®Touch HC also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Modbus TCP Station's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On price, 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. VBus®Touch HC sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Modbus TCP Station sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VBus®Touch HC ships an update every 7 months, Modbus TCP Station every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
VBus®Touch HC versus Modbus TCP Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVBus®Touch HCModbus TCP Station
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRESOL GmbHDONGSOO LEE

In-app purchases

8 purchases

VBus®Touch HC

One-time8
  • RESOL DeltaSol® MX Plus$8.99
  • RESOL DeltaTherm® HC Plus$8.99
  • RESOL DeltaTherm® HC$9.99
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  • RESOL DeltaSol® MX$9.99
  • RESOL DeltaTherm® HC MAX$9.99
  • RESOL DeltaSol® BX Plus$9.99
  • COSMO Multi 3$9.99
  • Citrin SLR XT 2$17.99
2 purchases

Modbus TCP Station

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

Questions

Is VBus®Touch HC free?
VBus®Touch HC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Modbus TCP Station free?
Modbus TCP Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VBus®Touch HC or Modbus TCP Station have ads?
Modbus TCP Station shows ads; VBus®Touch HC does not.
Which is updated more often, VBus®Touch HC or Modbus TCP Station?
VBus®Touch HC ships an update every 7 months, and Modbus TCP Station every 10 days. Most recently, VBus®Touch HC was updated on October 7, 2026 and Modbus TCP Station on October 2, 2026.

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