Comparison

KozBon vs UNpkl

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

Head to head
About

KozBon

This utility app helps you find and test Bonjour network services. It allows you to discover existing services, broadcast your own custom services, and browse a large library of pre-configured service types. Designed for all Apple platforms with accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Discover Bonjour network services
  • Broadcast custom Bonjour services
  • 120+ built-in service types
  • Create custom service types
  • Native support for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
  • Full VoiceOver support
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KozBon turns your local network into something you can actually understand. Open it and every mDNS / DNS-SD service in range appears in one organized list — media receivers, smart-home accessories, printers, file shares, Matter devices, Thread border routers, web servers, SSH endpoints, and dozens more. DISCOVER • Live, continuously-refreshing scan of every service advertised on your local network • 158 service types recognized out of the box, grouped into navigable categories • Tap any service to see its IP addresses, port, host name, TXT records, and protocol details • The list organizes itself into sections — one per device, or one per service type with a short description of the type when you sort by name • Filter and sort by name, category, or transport layer, and search across everything the scan has found BROADCAST • Publish your own service from your device in a few taps • Pick from the built-in library or define a custom type with your own TXT records • Watch it appear on neighboring devices the same instant ASK • A built-in assistant explains any service, or answers questions about your network in plain language • On-device Apple Intelligence by default — no cloud trip, no account, no servers • Or bring your own key for Anthropic Claude or Google Gemini when you want a bigger model • Each provider's model picker loads the models your key can actually use, so new ones appear without waiting for an app update • The Chat tab takes on the colours of whichever assistant you've selected • Swap assistants any time in Settings SIRI AND SHORTCUTS • "Scan for services" and "List discovered services" work from Siri, the Shortcuts app, and Spotlight • Spoken phrases are localized in all eight supported languages DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN • Native SwiftUI on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro — one app, built for each • Landscape and wide layouts, including the iPhone's inner display when unfolded, where the list and detail pane open side by side • Context menus for copying names, full type strings, IP addresses, and TXT records • A slow ambient colour wash behind every tab, with a switch in Settings to turn it off • Light, dark, and Increase Contrast appearances all native • Full keyboard navigation, VoiceOver labels on every control, and Dynamic Type throughout PRIVACY • Apple Intelligence runs entirely on device — your network details never leave it • Cloud assistant API keys live in the Keychain, locked to this device and never synced to iCloud • Requests are sent with storage turned off where the provider supports it, so no copy of your conversation is kept • No accounts, no telemetry, no servers of our own — KozBon is just an app Localized in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, and Hebrew, with full right-to-left layout support.

About

UNpkl

Manage your home network and Wi-Fi routers with real-time insights into connected devices and their activity. Control access, change passwords, and explore future features like cloud access and IoT integration.

Highlights
  • Real-time network insights
  • Device access control
  • Wi-Fi password management
  • Text message commands
  • Future cloud and IoT features
Features
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UNpkl (unpickle) App and Wi-Fi routers humanize network control. The app shows a live insight into who is doing what in real time. Don't like what you see? Control access via simple text messages like "block iPhone from website for 2 hours". Want to add a Wi-Fi network or change a Wi-Fi password? simply type what you need into the prompt. The app doesn't end there. We are actively working on features like sharing tags, private tags, cloud access, and IoT making the platform feature a lot more and with blazing fast speeds. Learn more at: https://www.unpkl.io Terms of Use. Payment of UNpkl Cloud will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Screenshots

KozBon4 screens
UNpkl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KozBon at none against UNpkl's 3. KozBon also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). UNpkl's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. UNpkl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KozBon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for KozBon against 5.0 for UNpkl. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KozBon ships an update every 9 days, UNpkl every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KozBon versus UNpkl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKozBonUNpkl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKozingaYesHog LLC

Customer experience

KozBon

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UNpkl

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KozBon

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

UNpkl

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Cloud - Monthly3 Months trial$5.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is KozBon free?
KozBon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UNpkl free?
UNpkl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KozBon or UNpkl?
KozBon and UNpkl are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do KozBon or UNpkl have ads?
Neither KozBon nor UNpkl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KozBon or UNpkl?
KozBon ships an update every 9 days, and UNpkl every 2 months. Most recently, KozBon was updated on November 2, 2026 and UNpkl on November 2, 2026.

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