# Magic Smoke — TCP Client

> TCP client for sending custom commands over network connections. (iPhone/iPad app by Caleb Barnett Wheeler.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-smoke/id1594832483 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Caleb Barnett Wheeler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719539575)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-smoke/id1594832483/reviews.md

## What is Magic Smoke?

This app allows you to send custom commands via a TCP connection. You input the IP address and port number for the TCP connection you would like to create, and then you can customize the ten buttons to have ten saved commands. The “Any Command” text field can send any message that is typed into the text field. A carriage return and linefeed are appended to all messages. 
It was originally developed for the NCSU Embedded Systems course ECE 306, but it works for any TCP connection you would like to create!

## Key features

- Custom TCP connection setup
- Save up to ten custom commands
- Send any typed message
- Appends carriage return and linefeed
- Supports IP address and port input

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-smoke/id1594832483/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ^^^Agree ^^^

*2025-07-17, version 1.1.0*

It’s a great lil app!  I too wish there were pages-of-buttons!  Nice work on this.  Extremely useful.

### 5/5 — Good but more possible buttons?

*2025-04-21, version 1.1.0*

I ran out of buttons with different commands that I would like to send. Could you add some more? Other than that it’s awesome

## Frequently asked questions about Magic Smoke

### What devices does Magic Smoke support?

Magic Smoke is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It was designed to run on iOS.

### Is Magic Smoke free to use?

Yes, Magic Smoke is completely free to download and use. There are no costs associated with its features or functionality.

### Does Magic Smoke have ads?

No, Magic Smoke is ad-free. Users can enjoy the application without any advertisements interrupting their experience.

### How often is Magic Smoke updated?

The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on April 3, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has received updates since its initial release on November 12, 2021.

### What is the age rating for Magic Smoke?

Magic Smoke has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

### Can I save custom commands in Magic Smoke?

Yes, Magic Smoke allows you to customize ten buttons to save ten specific commands. This feature helps streamline repetitive tasks.

### What is the purpose of the 'Any Command' field?

The 'Any Command' text field in Magic Smoke lets you send any message you type directly. It's useful for ad-hoc testing or commands not saved to a button.

### Does Magic Smoke append any characters to sent messages?

Yes, Magic Smoke automatically appends a carriage return and a linefeed to all messages sent through the application.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2022-04-03

This version of Magic Smoke allows you to see if your connection request to the TCP socket actually went through and you successfully connected. It also adds functionality to let you know if the TCP connection has timed out if you leave the app.
There are also some miscellaneous bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2021-11-12

No release notes.

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