# CS Modbus vs HMI Editor

The clearest difference is rating: HMI Editor at 4.7 against CS Modbus's 1.0. HMI Editor also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). CS Modbus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HMI Editor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CS Modbus asks for nothing beyond the download.

HMI Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HMI Editor has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CS Modbus | HMI Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cs-modbus/id979933120/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hmi-editor/id1261910661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SikYi Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/967732681) | [Greg Maendel](https://appshunter.io/developer/507756979) |

## What reviewers say

### CS Modbus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cs-modbus/id979933120)

Access and monitor remote I/O and RTU devices running on Modbus protocol. Troubleshoot addresses, verify data accuracy, and convert values to various formats like binary, float, and integers. Ideal for learning and demonstrating Modbus functionality.

**Highlights:** Access holding registers, coils, and input registers, Monitor remote I/O and RTU devices, Troubleshoot Modbus addresses, Verify data accuracy, Convert values to binary, float, unsigned integer, and integer, Learn Modbus protocol, Perform equipment demonstrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HMI Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hmi-editor/id1261910661)

Create custom interfaces for real-time industrial process monitoring and control on iOS devices. Design dynamic dashboards with various elements and connect them to PLC systems. Develop and test projects freely, with payment only for deployment.

**Highlights:** Customizable page layouts, Real-time monitoring and control, Support for major PLC brands, On-screen project editing, Export/import asset files, Cloud storage and deployment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation for One Use | $199.99 | one-time |
| Activation for Five Uses | $599.99 | one-time |
| Activation for Ten Uses | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CS Modbus free?

CS Modbus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HMI Editor free?

HMI Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CS Modbus or HMI Editor?

HMI Editor is rated higher. CS Modbus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HMI Editor averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do CS Modbus or HMI Editor have ads?

Neither CS Modbus nor HMI Editor shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*