HMI Pad vs Adaptivity

Comparing the features of HMI Pad to Adaptivity

Feature
HMI Pad
Adaptivity

Capability Features

Activity View Controller Sharing
Cloud Storage for Projects
Configurable Pointer Styles
Custom HMI Editor
Custom System Image Collections
Customisable Sheet Presentations
Dark Theme Support
Dashboard Creation
Documentation Available
Reference ManualQuick Start Guide
Dynamic Type Visualization
Encrypted Communication
External Display Support
Font Design Variations
DefaultRoundedSerifMonospaced
Font Width Variations
StandardCondensedCompressedExpandedExtra Expanded
Handoff Support
Image Localization Preview
Image Rendering Options
Render ModesColor ConfigurationVariable Color (iOS 16+)
iMessage App
Keyboard Dodging
Local Wireless PLC Network Access
Modal Presentation Styles
PopoverForm/Page SheetFull ScreenAutomatic
Multiple Versions
Adaptivity (A)Adaptivity (B)Adaptivity (C)Adaptivity (A) for Mac
Multiple Windows on iPadOS
Multiple Windows Support
Native iPad Apps
HMI Draw appHMI View appHMI Pad Service
Notification Content Extension
Physical iPad Security
PLC Validation Codes
Pointer Interaction Exploration
Process and KPI Tracking
Project Separation in View App
Real-Time Monitoring
Remote Access
Right-to-Left Layout
Run-Only Mode for End Users
SCADA Features Included
Scalable Process Data
From a few to a million process variables
Semantic Color Support
Siri Shortcut Support
Split View Controller
System Colors Viewer
System Fonts Viewer
System Image Annotations
System Images Browser
System Materials Viewer
Table View Controller
View Layout Guides
Size ClassesLayout MarginsReadable Content GuideSafe Area Layout Guide
Watch App
Widgets
Pre- and post-iOS 14 style Widgets to show layoutiOS 14 style Widgets to show random System ImagesiOS 14 style Widgets to show Dynamic Type text stylesiOS 16 lock screen Widgets to show layoutiOS 16 lock screen Widgets to show random System Images

Integration Features

HTML and ASP.net Compatibility
HTMLASP.net
iOS Compatibility
Major PLC Brand Support
Allen Bradley LogixAllen Bradley SLC 5 and MicrologixMitsubishi FXMitsubishi Q/LOmronOpto22Schneider ElectricSiemens S7WagoBeckhoffOther PLCs, RTUs over TCPOther PLCs, RTUs over serial line
Native Communication Protocols
Ethernet/IPPCCC embedded in Ethernet/IPMelsec MC-1EMelsec MC-3E (coming soon)Fins/TCPOpto22/NativeModbus/TCPSiemens ISO/TCP
No API or Plugin Integration
Non-Native Communication Protocols
Modbus/TCPModbus/RTU
SF Symbols Data Sets
SF SymbolsIcons8 Social ImagesSF Feathers
Supported Platform
iPhoneiPadMac (Catalyst)

Limitation Features

iPhone-only Support in Adaptivity (C)
Limited Features on Mac
Melsec MC-3E Protocol Coming Soon
Coming soon
No Built-in CSV Import/Export Mentioned
No Explicit Pricing Plan Details
No Explicit User/Project Limits Listed
No Free Tier Mentioned
No Windows/Android Support Stated
Reduced Feature Versions

Pricing Features

Universal Purchase