Comparison

NetSim vs Blumoto

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

Head to head
About

NetSim

Features
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NetSim is a one of a kind network modeling app, written by students for students! NetSim allows users to create complicated abstract regulatory networks connecting of nodes and connections through activating and inhibitory links to model any complex system, thing from genetic regulatory networks to decision maps. Most importantly, NetSim will simulate the behavior of each of the nodes in the network over a given period, allowing users to generate graphical displays of the dynamic changes that each node experiences over time. NetSim also gives you the ability to change virtually all aspects of the network (from the strength and sign of a regulatory connection, to the initial values associated with each of its nodes), including features like adding noise to see how randomization could affect the dynamic behavior of a system results of values over time, or self-referencing links to model direct feedback. NetSim also allows you to share networks with other users with the tap of a button. Users can download networks created by others using a short and unique alphanumeric code, make changes to its configuration or initial parameters, and upload their modifications to be shared, without worrying about changing the original network. This feature makes NetSim an extraordinary tool for teachers and students who want work on group projects and assignments. For help, additional information, or feature requests, please contact us at: csunftcappdev@gmail.com

About

Blumoto

Features
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A Heathkit ET-3400 Simulator. The app simulates a Heathkit ET-3400. This was an inexpensive computer from 1977 for people to learn about computing and programming. With the app you can enter programs in machine code using the keypad and see the result on the 6 LED digits. It emulates the Motorola 6800 8 bit processor and contains the original ROM and 256 bytes of RAM

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blumoto at every 20 months against NetSim's every 41 months. Blumoto also leads on device support (3 vs 1). NetSim's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetSim ships an update every 41 months, Blumoto every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
NetSim versus Blumoto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetSimBlumoto
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 20 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalifornia State University, NorthridgeMartin Gernss

In-app purchases

None

NetSim

No in-app purchases

None

Blumoto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetSim free?
NetSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blumoto free?
Blumoto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetSim or Blumoto have ads?
Neither NetSim nor Blumoto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetSim or Blumoto?
NetSim ships an update every 41 months, and Blumoto every 20 months. Most recently, NetSim was updated on October 6, 2026 and Blumoto on September 27, 2026.

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