# Ericsson NetCloud Mobile vs CAPE Pilot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CAPE Pilot at 100% against Ericsson NetCloud Mobile's 27%. CAPE Pilot also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.0). Ericsson NetCloud Mobile's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (549 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ericsson NetCloud Mobile has 549 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Ericsson NetCloud Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of CAPE Pilot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile ships an update every 2 months, CAPE Pilot monthly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ericsson NetCloud Mobile | CAPE Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ericsson-netcloud-mobile/id1448243335/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-pilot/id1490338164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 148 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687263784) | [Motorola Solutions, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/556842600) |

## What reviewers say

### Ericsson NetCloud Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ericsson-netcloud-mobile/id1448243335)

Manage your NetCloud Service, routers, and endpoints from your mobile device. Monitor network status, receive alerts, initiate tests, and troubleshoot issues remotely to ensure network uptime and productivity.

**Highlights:** Network status dashboard, Endpoint status and details, Usage and signal strength data, Troubleshooting tools (ping, traceroute, speed test), Alerts and activity logs, Perimeter network visibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for quick status checks
- 👍 Can see modem status quickly
- 👍 Online status is great
- 👍 Shows important info during support calls (e.g., primary to LTE)
- 👍 Prioritize Ethernet or modem from the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App locks up when clicking managed devices
- 🐛 Unable to get into device details
- 🐛 Keeps saying “The data couldn’t be read because it is missing.” after updates
- 🐛 Mobile site is a nightmare and not optimized
- 🐛 App crashes when switching accounts

**Reported bugs**

- App locks up when clicking managed devices
- Unable to get into device details
- Login fails with “The data couldn’t be read because it is missing.”
- App crashes when switching accounts
- Unable to manage devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to move devices into groups
- Add port forwarding functionality
- Add feature to clear configuration for kiosks
- Allow access to router logs
- Improve configuration of alerts


### CAPE Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-pilot/id1490338164)

This app enables agencies to remotely operate drones, stream live video, and capture evidence from a centralized location. It enhances officer safety, improves response times, and augments operational efficiency for public safety operations.

**Highlights:** Remote drone operation, Live video streaming, Evidence capture, Centralized fleet management, BVLOS operations support, Instant video sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ericsson NetCloud Mobile free?

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CAPE Pilot free?

CAPE Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ericsson NetCloud Mobile or CAPE Pilot?

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile is rated higher. Ericsson NetCloud Mobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while CAPE Pilot averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Ericsson NetCloud Mobile or CAPE Pilot have ads?

Neither Ericsson NetCloud Mobile nor CAPE Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ericsson NetCloud Mobile or CAPE Pilot?

Ericsson NetCloud Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and CAPE Pilot monthly. Most recently, Ericsson NetCloud Mobile was updated on October 8, 2026 and CAPE Pilot on October 8, 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.*