Comparison

ifconfig vs xCluster

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

Head to head
About

ifconfig

Features
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ifconfig - Network Interface Viewer A developer-focused iOS app that displays your device's network interfaces (en0, lo0, etc.) with detailed information, including IP addresses, interface flags, and status indicators. Key Features: • Spotlight Integration - Search "ifconfig" in Spotlight to instantly access any network interface • Comprehensive interface details with IPv4/IPv6 addresses • Copy IP addresses with a single tap • Clean iPad split-view and iPhone navigation • Real-time interface status monitoring Perfect for developers, network administrators, and tech enthusiasts who need quick access to network interface information. The unique Spotlight integration sets this app apart - no more opening the app and scrolling through interfaces. Just search "ifconfig en0" in Spotlight and jump directly to that interface's details. Supports all interface types: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Loopback, and Cellular with color-coded icons and comprehensive technical details.

About

xCluster

Visualize DX cluster activity on a world map and in a list. Filter spots by call sign or band, and set custom alerts for specific stations or countries. Integrates with popular DX services and provides call parsing for location data.

Highlights
  • Display DX spots on map and list
  • Filter by band and call sign
  • Set custom alerts
  • Integrates with DXSummit and PSK Reporter
  • Built-in call parser
  • Zoom and pan map
Features
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xCluster is a visual display of dx cluster activity built for the iPad. DX spots are received via telnet or web services and displayed in a tabular form and plotted on a map of the world. You can filter the spots by call sign or band. Spots are created using the latitude and longitude of the dx station and spotter. The program has an internal call parsing component to determine the country for each call but can use QRZ.com for more accurate location data. Lookup priority is QRZ.com with the the call parser as a backup. DX spots can be displayed on a map or in a tabular form. Alerts for specific stations, bands or countries may be set and will be highlighted in the list and on the map. A number of major telnet clusters are built in along with DXSummit and PSK Reporter. PSK Reporter will display other stations that can hear your signal. You must be running WSJT-X or FLDIGI and have it configured correctly to work. You may contact the author with questions, suggestions or issues at support@w6op.com Features: Display dx spots on a map and in a list Predefined cluster servers and websites Filter by band and call sign Set alerts for display in the list and on the map Alerts can be set by country, band and call sign Save alerts in iCloud Built in call parser if QRZ.com is unavailable Freeform cluster command input Zoom and pan the map display

Screenshots

ifconfig3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: xCluster at Free against ifconfig's $0.99. ifconfig's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

xCluster is free to download; ifconfig costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ifconfig versus xCluster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterifconfigxCluster
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkye Road Systems, Inc.Peter Bourget

In-app purchases

None

ifconfig

No in-app purchases

None

xCluster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ifconfig free?
ifconfig costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is xCluster free?
xCluster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ifconfig or xCluster have ads?
Neither ifconfig nor xCluster shows ads.

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