HMI Pad vs Aqua Swatch

Comparing the features of HMI Pad to Aqua Swatch

Feature
HMI Pad
Aqua Swatch

Capability Features

Cloud Storage for Projects
Compare with Apple Apps
Cross-OS Version Icon Comparison
Custom HMI Editor
Dashboard Creation
Documentation Available
Reference ManualQuick Start Guide
Download Required
Encrypted Communication
Local Wireless PLC Network Access
Native iPad Apps
HMI Draw appHMI View appHMI Pad Service
Physical iPad Security
PLC Validation Codes
Preview NSVisualEffectView Materials
Process and KPI Tracking
Project Separation in View App
Real-Time Monitoring
Remote Access
Run-Only Mode for End Users
SCADA Features Included
Scalable Process Data
From a few to a million process variables
Shows OS Version Compatibility
Swatch Window Customization
ShadowlessTransparent
System Icon Listing
Toggle Light & Dark Mode
UI Component Viewing
ColorsMaterialsVibrancyNSImagesFolder IconsVolume IconsToolbar IconsOther ImagesClassic IconsCursorsCoreType IconsLabels
Vibrancy Playground
View Color Variations
View Colors Dynamically or Rasterized
View NSImage System Images
View System Colors
View VisualEffectView Blending Modes

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
Non-Native Communication Protocols
Modbus/TCPModbus/RTU
Platform Support
macOS

Limitation Features

Melsec MC-3E Protocol Coming Soon
Coming soon
No API Mentioned
No Built-in CSV Import/Export Mentioned
No Explicit Pricing Plan Details
No Explicit User/Project Limits Listed
No Export Options Mentioned
No Free Tier Mentioned
No Mention of Non-Mac Compatibility
No Mention of Plugin Support
No Web Version
No Windows/Android Support Stated

Pricing Features

Pricing Information
Not specified