# TCP Smart vs Network Kit

The clearest difference is rating: Network Kit at 4.9 against TCP Smart's 4.1. Network Kit also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). TCP Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Kit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TCP Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Kit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCP Smart has 66 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TCP Smart ships an update every 3 months, Network Kit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCP Smart | Network Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-smart/id1400601542/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-kit-tcp-udp-debugger/id1631771142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TCPi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433496154) | [铁柱 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631726812) |

## What reviewers say

### TCP Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-smart/id1400601542)

Effortlessly connect and control your smart home devices from anywhere. Share access with family members and manage multiple devices through a single application. Schedule timers for automated actions.

**Highlights:** Easy connecting and controlling, Remote device control, Family device sharing, Multi-device management, Timer scheduling

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Affordable smart home devices
- 🎨 Wide color and brightness options
- 📱 Convenient remote control via app
- ⚡ Reliable performance when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- ❌ Poor remote access functionality
- ❌ Inconsistent device status display
- ⚠️ Unreliable after app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to devices remotely
- Unable to establish secure connection error
- Devices show incorrect status on home screen
- App crashes when changing colors
- Devices randomly disconnect and flash

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for app interface
- iOS 18 widget support
- iPad app version
- Siri integration and HomeKit compatibility
- Improved schedule and timer functionality with minute/hour options


### Network Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-kit-tcp-udp-debugger/id1631771142)

This utility app provides comprehensive network debugging tools. It allows users to view device network information and perform various tests like TCP, UDP, Ping, and DNS queries. An optional subscription removes advertisements.

**Highlights:** View IPv4/IPv6 and interface information, TCP/UDP and Ping testing, Traceroute functionality, DNS query support, Ad-free subscription option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads (Quarterly) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove ads (Annually) | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCP Smart free?

TCP Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Network Kit free?

Network Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TCP Smart or Network Kit?

Network Kit is rated higher. TCP Smart averages 4.1 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Network Kit averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do TCP Smart or Network Kit have ads?

Network Kit shows ads; TCP Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, TCP Smart or Network Kit?

TCP Smart ships an update every 3 months, and Network Kit every 9 days. Most recently, TCP Smart was updated on October 26, 2026 and Network Kit on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*