Remote PLC
Remote PLC is a monitoring and control utility for AutomationDirect CLICK and CLICK PLUS PLC hardware on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It provides a mobile interface for engineers to view and edit PLC registers, removing the need for a desktop connection during routine monitoring tasks.
For Industrial automation engineers and technicians using AutomationDirect CLICK and CLICK PLUS PLC hardware.
What does it look like?
Key features
Direct connection to PLC registers via Ethernet or Bluetooth for live data viewing.
User-defined dashboards for viewing specific values, configured via desktop software.
Permission-based access control for viewing and editing PLC registers.
How much does it cost?
Remote PLC functions as a free utility to support the sale of industrial hardware, with no direct monetization within the application.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentperformanceUX improvementsShow more...
Remote PLC operates on a maintenance cadence, with only one release shipped in the last 85 days. Development is currently focused on addressing technical debt, including crash resolutions and connectivity fixes for BLE and Wi-Fi modes. The latest release also introduced biometric authentication, marking the only significant functional addition in the observed window. The current pace suggests a focus on stability rather than rapid feature iteration.
Who built it?
Automationdirect.com
3 apps tracked · Productivity
Remote HMI
CLICK PLUS ProvisioningUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows an upset sentiment. Users appreciate the application provides a functional interface for viewing data from industrial programming software.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The application provides a functional interface for viewing data from industrial programming software
- Saved configuration data is wiped following the latest update, causing database errors for users
3 of 3 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Remote PLC
How's the Productivity market?
Remote PLC occupies a niche utility role for AutomationDirect hardware, maintaining a 4.25-star rating across a small sample of 4 total ratings. The lack of recent feature expansion relative to the 85-day update gap signals a maintenance-only posture.
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Key takeaways for Remote PLC
Where is it heading?
The industrial monitoring market is shifting toward remote-first connectivity, yet Remote PLC remains restricted to local subnet access. This maintenance-only posture leaves the application exposed to professional-grade rivals that offer robust VPN and software-defined network integration.
- Data-loss regressions in the latest update erode the daily active habit, which compounds the rating drag already visible on Android.
- The maintenance-only release cadence (no new features in 85 days) indicates the application is a support utility rather than a growth-focused product.
The SWOT
- Multi-level user accounts enable permission-based access control
- Custom monitor windows allow user-defined dashboards for PLC values
- Implementing remote network configuration support would enable VPN integration
Next best moves
Rebuild configuration storage logic because the latest update causes data loss → restore user trust
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The lack of remote network configuration is not just a feature gap…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The application remains in a maintenance-only posture with no new features or performance shifts. The primary change is a more critical assessment of the product's competitive vulnerability due to the ongoing 85-day feature freeze.
Bottom line
Remote PLC provides a functional interface for local register monitoring, but the recent data-loss regression and lack of remote network support limit its utility for professional industrial tasks. Addressing these stability issues would unlock the tool for broader field-service use cases.
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Is Remote PLC compatible with all AutomationDirect PLCs?
Does Remote PLC support remote access via VPN?
Is there a paid version of Remote PLC?
Sources
- [1] App Store listing
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