Comparison

MooseNet vs UTM Remote Virtual Machines

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

Head to head
About

MooseNet

View and decode network packet capture files in pcap and pcapng formats. Unlock full protocol decoding with a subscription, which includes a one-month free trial. Supports a growing list of network protocols.

Highlights
  • View pcap and pcapng files
  • Decode network packets
  • Supports multiple protocols
  • Subscription with free trial
  • Protocol decoding via XML definitions
Features
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MooseNet is an app where yo can have a look at packet traces done with tcpdump or wireshark. MooseNet shows your Network Capture Files in the pcap and pcapng format. To see the packets decoded you need a subscriptions. Without subscriptions you only see basic informations The subscription comes with a 1 month trial period. During the trial period you can cancel the subscriptions any time in your iTunes Account Settings. After the trial period if you haven't cancelled the subscription you will be charged. The subscription is: • Auto-renewable • 1 Year (US $1.99) durations • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase after the trial period and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 
• Renewal price will be the same as the intial price (US $ 1.99) for 1 additional year.
 • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

 • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Please read our Term of Use and Privacy Policy carefully before you subscribe. Privacy Policy : http://www.tmoose.ch/mobile-privacy-policy.html Terms Of Use : http://www.tmoose.ch/terms_of_use.html The file format supported at the moment are the pcap and the pcapng format. The following protocols will be be decoded: bgp dvmrp eigrp icmp igmp dhcp http (partially) rip sip (partially) dns ntp ip udp stp tcp (partially) llc cdp ethernet arp ospf The decoding of the protocols are done with the definition of the studies for the netpdl which describes the protocols in a xml format. so additionally protocols don't need code changes in the app but "only" new xml definitions. More protocols will be added in further versions. For additionally infos please visit the the support page

About

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Access and control your virtual machines from your iOS device. Stream Windows, Ubuntu, and other operating systems running on your Mac remotely. This app requires UTM for Mac to function.

Highlights
  • Stream virtual machines remotely
  • Supports Windows, Ubuntu, and more
  • Control VMs from iOS device
  • Requires UTM for Mac
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Run Windows®, Ubuntu®, and other operating systems remotely from your Mac running UTM UTM Remote allows you to stream your virtual machines from your Mac to your iOS device. Requires UTM for Mac to use.

Screenshots

MooseNet4 screens
UTM Remote Virtual Machines3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UTM Remote Virtual Machines at 3.7 against MooseNet's 1.0. UTM Remote Virtual Machines also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (52 vs 1). MooseNet's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. MooseNet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UTM Remote Virtual Machines holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UTM Remote Virtual Machines has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MooseNet ships an update every 6 weeks, UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MooseNet versus UTM Remote Virtual Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMooseNetUTM Remote Virtual Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.7 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings152 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS10.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB370 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas MieschTuring Software, LLC

Customer experience

MooseNet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

All ratings51 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative48.3%

Bugs and requests

MooseNet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App didn't work on opening
  • Connection error on startup
  • Crashes often
  • Network error
  • Unable to create VMs on iPadOS 17.5

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add a Linux port as a flatpak
  • Support for ARM-based VMs
  • Trackpad/Mouse support
  • Make UTM SE available on App Store
  • iOS support for UTM
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  • Better documentation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MooseNet

Subscriptions1
  • All Year1 Month trial$1.991 Year
None

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MooseNet free?
MooseNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTM Remote Virtual Machines free?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MooseNet or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines is rated higher. MooseNet averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while UTM Remote Virtual Machines averages 3.7 from 52 ratings.
Do MooseNet or UTM Remote Virtual Machines have ads?
Neither MooseNet nor UTM Remote Virtual Machines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MooseNet or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
MooseNet ships an update every 6 weeks, and UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. Most recently, MooseNet was updated on October 6, 2026 and UTM Remote Virtual Machines on October 25, 2026.

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