Comparison

IPMask vs Hero CONNECT®

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

Head to head
About

IPMask

This utility helps calculate IP network addresses and subnetworks for IPv4. It assists in understanding IP addressing functions like host identification and location addressing within a network. The tool is useful for dividing networks into smaller subnetworks through subnetting.

Highlights
  • IP network address calculation
  • Subnetwork subdivision
  • Host identification
  • Location addressing
  • IPv4 support
Features
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IPMask works out an IPv4 network from an address and a mask: network and broadcast address, first and last host, number of hosts, netmask and wildcard. • Type the address the way you have it: 192.168.1.1, 192.168.1.1/22 or with a dotted mask. • Move the mask slider and watch the 32 bits split into the network part and the host part. • See the address type at a glance: private, public, loopback, link-local, multicast. • Switch to the binary view to see the address, netmask and network bit by bit. • Copy the whole result as text or share it. • On Apple Watch: enter an address with a keypad, turn the Digital Crown to set the prefix and read the result on your wrist. /31 point-to-point links (RFC 3021) and /32 host routes are handled correctly. Made for network engineers, students and anyone who sets up a router at home. The app works offline; it needs a connection only for the small ad banner.

About

Hero CONNECT®

Monitor and manage your HERO Sump Pump system remotely. Receive instant alerts for potential issues and access product support, including FAQs. Ensure your basement stays dry with advanced technology.

Highlights
  • Monitor sump pump system status
  • Receive push notifications for problems
  • Edit WiFi module alert settings
  • Access customer support
  • View compatible pump systems
Features
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"Welcome to the HERO CONNECT mobile app. For the past 6 decades, U.S. Waterproofing has been the leader in utilizing cutting edge technology to protect basements and crawl spaces across Chicagoland. The HERO line of sump pumps, found only at U.S. Waterproofing, is another example of using advanced technology in order to ensure dry basements and crawl spaces. Use this app to monitor, see the status of and receive alert notifications from your HERO Sump Pump, This app also offers product support including FAQs and other options. Features: • Monitor status of your HERO Sump pump system • Receive push notifications of potential problems • Edit alert settings of WiFi modules • Customer support (online, phone, or email) In order to monitor the status of your sump pump, you will need to have a HERO Sump System and a HERO Connect linked to a Wi-Fi network. This will allow for remote monitoring of pump activity. If a potential problem arises, the status page will display a red warning and explain the specific problem. In addition to the status page, you will be notified via email, text message, or push notification. All three notification methods can be disabled or enabled through the app. List of Compatible Pump Systems: • HERO 3000 • HERO 3900 • HERO 4400 IB "

Screenshots

IPMask3 screens
Hero CONNECT®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hero CONNECT® at none against IPMask's shown. Hero CONNECT® also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPMask against 5.0 for Hero CONNECT®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPMask ships an update every 5 months, Hero CONNECT® every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IPMask versus Hero CONNECT®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPMaskHero CONNECT®
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksei NeronovGlentronics, INC

Customer experience

IPMask

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hero CONNECT®

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPMask

No in-app purchases

None

Hero CONNECT®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPMask free?
IPMask is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hero CONNECT® free?
Hero CONNECT® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPMask or Hero CONNECT®?
IPMask and Hero CONNECT® are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do IPMask or Hero CONNECT® have ads?
IPMask shows ads; Hero CONNECT® does not.
Which is updated more often, IPMask or Hero CONNECT®?
IPMask ships an update every 5 months, and Hero CONNECT® every 4 months. Most recently, IPMask was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hero CONNECT® on November 3, 2026.

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