Comparison

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility vs Magic Smoke

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

Head to head
About

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

This app provides comprehensive network testing tools, including UDP and TCP client/server functionality, REST API requests, and network scanning. It allows users to send and receive data in various formats and analyze network performance.

Highlights
  • UDP send/receive
  • TCP client/server
  • REST API requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Network scanner with port testing
  • IP address and interface information
  • Data formatting (string, hex, JSON)
Features
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The only network utility application you will ever need: 1) UDP Send and/or receive datagrams in both string and hexadecimal format. You can send the datagrams to another instance of the application, a server that is set up to receive datagrams or to the same instance of the application. If you are receiving datagrams, you can specify any valid port to bind to. 2) TCP TCP Mode supports two (2) submodes: 1) TCP Client and TCP Server. TCP Client allows you to to connect to a TCP Server via specifying the remote host and port the server is operating on. Once connected, messages can be sent to the server; any responses will be displayed in the output view. 2) TCP Server allows you to create an instance of a tcp server operating on a port that is user configurable. Once one or more clients connect, messages can be sent to the set of connected clients. All responses from the client will be displayed in the output view. Messages and responses can be a utf8 string or raw data in hexadecimal (go to settings to configure format). 3) REST REST mode supports four (4) request method/verbs: GET, POST, PUT,DELETE. In 'GET' mode, given a url, will display the output in output view. In 'POST' and 'PUT' mode, given a url and a body (e.g. parameters), the output will be displayed in the output view. In all cases, the output can be formatted in RAW or JSON. JSON builder feature to easily build the request body is available if POST/PUT is selected. 4) Network Scanner Scan a single or a range of IP Addresses. Optionally, test if a port is open. Response of scan includes number of packets sent, received, lost, response time and status of port. By going to Settings/Info, you can specify the timeout period for ping and port scans. • Current private and public IP Address available in Settings/Info tab. • Network interfaces available in Settings/Info tab. Privacy Policy: http://www.jcaccountingcpa.com/NetworkAppPrivacy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Magic Smoke

Establish custom TCP connections to send specific commands. Save up to ten commands for quick access, or type any message directly. This utility is ideal for testing network connections and embedded systems.

Highlights
  • Custom TCP connection setup
  • Save up to ten custom commands
  • Send any typed message
  • Appends carriage return and linefeed
  • Supports IP address and port input
Features
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This app allows you to send custom commands via a TCP connection. You input the IP address and port number for the TCP connection you would like to create, and then you can customize the ten buttons to have ten saved commands. The “Any Command” text field can send any message that is typed into the text field. A carriage return and linefeed are appended to all messages. It was originally developed for the NCSU Embedded Systems course ECE 306, but it works for any TCP connection you would like to create!

Screenshots

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility4 screens
Magic Smoke3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Smoke at 100% against UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's 43%. Magic Smoke also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 10). On price 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

Both are free to download. UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Magic Smoke asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Smoke holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Smoke's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility ships an update every 37 months, Magic Smoke every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility versus Magic Smoke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUDP/TCP/REST Network UtilityMagic Smoke
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, IncCaleb Barnett Wheeler

Customer experience

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Magic Smoke

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

Subscriptions1
  • Full access and no ads.$0.991 Month
None

Magic Smoke

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility free?
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Smoke free?
Magic Smoke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility or Magic Smoke?
Magic Smoke is rated higher. UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Magic Smoke averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility or Magic Smoke have ads?
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility shows ads; Magic Smoke does not.
Which is updated more often, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility or Magic Smoke?
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility ships an update every 37 months, and Magic Smoke every 5 months. Most recently, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility was updated on September 11, 2026 and Magic Smoke on September 24, 2026.

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