Parker PDN vs PCH Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parker PDN
This utility app is being retired and users are directed to download a new, updated application. The new app offers enhanced features and support for pneumatic tools.
- Retiring legacy application
- Directs to new app
- Pneumatic tool support
- Updated features
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ParkerPDN is retiring, please download the new Parker Pneumatic E-Tools application. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parker-pneumatic-e-tools/id1031277027
PCH Connect
This utility app allows factory technicians to remotely monitor and manage Parker Pneumatic PCH Network Portals via Bluetooth. Users can view device status, logs, and configure digital inputs and outputs from a safe distance, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Remote Bluetooth monitoring
- View voltage, connections, and current
- Configure digital inputs
- Force digital outputs
- Full IODD support
- Upload/download IODDs
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The Parker Pneumatic PCH Network Portal Bluetooth application is instrumental in helping to improve efficiency and increase productivity within the factory environment. This new app will allow the user to quickly access and manage the PCH Network Portal from a safe distance. The user will be able to assess and share viewing logs and status such as: voltage, connections, current and the general workings of the device. Additionally, the user will be able to configure digital input, as well as, forcing digital output, output process data and valves. With this app, technicians can easily view and configure IO-Link and will be able to: o Full IODD support o Upload and Download IODDs to/from the device o Search for IODDs on IODD Finder o View parameters as defined by the IODD o View Process data as defined by the IODD o Generic Parameter and Process data interfaces
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PCH Connect at every 2 days against Parker PDN's every 3 months. PCH Connect also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Parker PDN against 5.0 for PCH Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Parker PDN ships an update every 3 months, PCH Connect every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parker PDN | PCH Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Technology Solutions of Michigan | Parker Hannifin Corporation |
Customer experience
Parker PDN
PCH Connect
In-app purchases
Parker PDN
No in-app purchases
PCH Connect
No in-app purchases
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