TCP Commander vs GitGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TCP Commander
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TCP Commander - the application created for testing and debugging of systems that use control commands. Simulation sensors, send control commands and others. - operation as a client; - supports the recording and storage of custom commands; - supports the storage and use of the previous connection settings; - support decrypting of incoming message; - crlf setup; - log input format (utf-8, utf-16, HEX).
GitGrid
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GitGrid is the companion app for the GitGrid LED display, a physical 64x32 LED matrix that shows your GitHub contribution graph in real time. No accounts. No subscriptions. No cloud services. Just plug in, pair, and go. FEATURES β’ Guided step-by-step setup β pair, configure WiFi, set your username, done β’ Bluetooth Low Energy pairing β no captive portals or serial consoles β’ WiFi network scanner β pick your network from a list, no typing SSIDs β’ GitHub username validation β confirms your profile exists before sending to the device, with avatar preview β’ Show/hide password toggle for easy WiFi entry β’ Device status & diagnostics β see WiFi signal strength, last data refresh, and error details β’ Human-readable error messages β "WiFi password incorrect," "Username not found," with suggested fixes β’ Reconfigure anytime β change your WiFi or GitHub username without starting over β’ Auto-reconnect β the app remembers your device and reconnects when in range β’ Dark mode support β matches your system theme WHAT IS GITGRID? GitGrid is a physical LED display for developers who want to show off their GitHub contribution history as a living piece of desk or wall art. The display auto-refreshes throughout the day so your latest commits always appear. No GitHub login or token required, just your public username. REQUIREMENTS β’ A GitGrid LED display (sold separately) β’ Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) capable device β’ 2.4GHz WiFi network β’ A public GitHub profile
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: TCP Commander at 3 against GitGrid's β. TCP Commander also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | TCP Commander | GitGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | β |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | β |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Π’ΠΠ£ | Justin Terry |
In-app purchases
TCP Commander
No in-app purchases
GitGrid
No in-app purchases





