Comparison

Karn Map vs PLC Ladder Logic Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Karn Map

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Karn Map is an educational application which offers a wide range of tools for the simplification of logic functions. For functions from 3 to 5 variables, it has the automatic simplification and graphic option with Veith-Karnaugh maps. It also remains possible the simplification of functions from 3 to 5 variables introduced for logical expression, dialing on a real table, choosing miniterms or maxterms. It also includes a binary-octal-decimal-hexadecimal converter. It contains a handbook of Veitch-Karnaugh maps and a help menu designed to guide users. Application offline. Contents: - Simplification through Veitch-Karnaugh maps. - Simplification up to 5 variables. - Truth table - Summtion of minterms - Product of maxterms - Logical expressions. - Converter - Binary - Octal - Decimal - Hexadecimal - Tutorial - Help manuals.

About

PLC Ladder Logic Simulator

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Learn PLC ladder logic programming from scratch with PLC Ladder Learn β€” an animated, hands-on simulator built for engineering students, technicians, and anyone new to industrial automation. No expensive software, no real hardware needed. Open the app and start building and simulating real PLC ladder diagrams right on your iPhone or iPad. ANIMATED LESSONS Every concept is taught with moving visuals. Watch timers count up, contacts open and close, current flow through the rung, and circuits operate step by step. You learn ladder logic with your eyes β€” not dry text. LIVE LADDER SIMULATOR (SANDBOX) Build your own ladder diagrams and run them in real time: β€’ Place contacts (NO/NC), coils, SET/RESET, timers and counters β€’ Toggle inputs and watch outputs respond instantly β€’ Series (AND), parallel (OR) and combined logic β€’ Live signal graph (oscilloscope) to trace bits and values β€’ Undo/redo, address suggestions and custom labels 50 REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS Solve graded automation problems from easy to hard: motor start/stop, burglar alarm, automatic door, conveyor control, mixing reactor, star-delta starter, paint booth airlock and many more. Your ladder solution is checked automatically, and selected problems show the real process animated live while your program runs. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN β€’ Ladder logic & ladder diagram basics β€’ Normally Open / Normally Closed contacts and output coils β€’ Addressing (I, Q, M, DB) and the PLC scan cycle β€’ Timers β€” TON, TOF, TP β€’ Counters β€” CTU, CTD β€’ Memory bits, latching, SET/RESET β€’ Positive / negative edge detection β€’ Comparison, MOVE and math instructions β€’ Analog I/O β€” 4-20 mA, scaling, PID basics β€’ FC / FB blocks and program structure β€’ Industrial communication β€” RS-485, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Modbus QUIZZES & PRACTICE Reinforce every lesson with quizzes and guided exercises. Earn XP and track your progress as you learn. WHO IS THIS FOR? β€’ Engineering & vocational students (electrical, mechatronics, automation) β€’ Technicians and maintenance staff β€’ Career changers moving into PLC programming β€’ Anyone learning Siemens S7 / TIA Portal concepts or preparing for an automation job WHY PLC LADDER LEARN β€’ Learn by doing β€” build and simulate, don't just read β€’ Beginner-friendly, step-by-step path β€’ Works fully offline, anytime β€’ English, Turkish and Portuguese supported PLC Ladder Learn is free to start. Unlock Premium once (lifetime β€” no subscription) for advanced lessons, all 50 problems, unlimited simulator rungs and advanced instructions, and unlimited graph channels. Download now and go from zero to confident PLC ladder logic programming. Note: This is an independent educational tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Siemens. "S7", "PROFIBUS" and "PROFINET" are referenced for educational purposes only.

Screenshots

Karn Map4 screens
PLC Ladder Logic Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Karn Map at none against PLC Ladder Logic Simulator's 1. Karn Map also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). PLC Ladder Logic Simulator's advantage is device support. On price 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. PLC Ladder Logic Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Karn Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
Karn Map versus PLC Ladder Logic Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKarn MapPLC Ladder Logic Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS7.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFundacion General Universidad Autonoma de MadridUGUR AKSOY

In-app purchases

None

Karn Map

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PLC Ladder Logic Simulator

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is Karn Map free?
Karn Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLC Ladder Logic Simulator free?
PLC Ladder Logic Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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