Comparison

MP Install vs Pockethernet 2

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

Head to head
About

MP Install

Configure and control business music and paging mixers for retail and hospitality. Features a setup wizard and intuitive interface for system tuning, with offline or online mixer setup capabilities.

Highlights
  • Configure and control QSC MP-M mixers
  • Setup Wizard for guided configuration
  • Intuitive graphic environment
  • Offline or online mixer setup
  • Intrinsic Correction™ for QSC loudspeakers
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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MP Install is used by designers and installers of business music systems to configure and control QSC MP-M40 or MP-M80 music and paging mixers. These mixers, offering unprecedented capabilities combined with ease of configuration and operation are intended for retail and hospitality applications in which paging messages and high-quality audio from various sources is routed to multiple zones. Live mixing functions are also supported for applications requiring reinforcement of entertainment, presentations or conferences. MP Install provides the system designer and installer an attractive graphic environment and intuitive workflow to configure and tune the system. A Setup Wizard helps the installer keep track of tasks and easily navigate the MP-M. Onboard Intrinsic Correction™ (factory FIR/IIR presets) for QSC loudspeakers help maximize the performance and value of the system. MP Install may be used to setup a mixer offline (no MP-M connected) or online. Connection to an MP-M is via Wi-Fi and requires a user supplied Wi-Fi router. A separate app, MP Manage supports day-to-day end user operation of basic system functions including zone level, source selection, scene recall, scheduling, and mixer control. It also offers a unique store-and-forward zone paging functionality to the MP-M Series mixer. MP Manage controls are easily customized by the installer to give facility staff as much or as little control as is needed. Requirements iPad Pro, iPad, iPad mini running iOS 8.0 or later QSC MP-M-40 or MP-M-80 with version 1.0 or higher firmware installed. Connection to a Wi-Fi network. Visit www.qsc.com for more details on Wi-Fi connections.

About

Pockethernet 2

This tool assists computer network professionals with Ethernet network installation and maintenance. It allows for measurements, remote control of functions, and report generation when used with a connected device.

Highlights
  • Network analysis
  • Ethernet installation support
  • Maintenance tool
  • Remote function control
  • Measurement capabilities
  • Report generation
Features
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Pockethernet 2 is a tool for computer network professionals. It's a smartphone connected cable and network analyzer that helps you in the installation and maintenance of Ethernet networks. The app enables you to make measurements with the Pockethernet device, remote control every function and generate a report of your findings.

Screenshots

Pockethernet 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MP Install at 5.0 against Pockethernet 2's 3.0. Pockethernet 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MP Install holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MP Install ships an update every 10 months, Pockethernet 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MP Install versus Pockethernet 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMP InstallPockethernet 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQSC Audio Products, LLC.Poket Hardware GmbH

Customer experience

MP Install

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pockethernet 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

MP Install

No in-app purchases

None

Pockethernet 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MP Install free?
MP Install is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pockethernet 2 free?
Pockethernet 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MP Install or Pockethernet 2?
MP Install is rated higher. MP Install averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pockethernet 2 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MP Install or Pockethernet 2 have ads?
Neither MP Install nor Pockethernet 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MP Install or Pockethernet 2?
MP Install ships an update every 10 months, and Pockethernet 2 every 2 months. Most recently, MP Install was updated on September 14, 2026 and Pockethernet 2 on August 31, 2026.

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