# Packet Sender vs Breadpad

The clearest difference is price: Breadpad at Free against Packet Sender's $1.99. Breadpad also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (167 vs 4). Packet Sender's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Breadpad is free to download; Packet Sender costs $1.99 up front. Breadpad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Packet Sender asks for nothing beyond the download.

Packet Sender holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breadpad has 167 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Packet Sender's written reviews are positive against 33% of Breadpad's.

Packet Sender ships an update every 8 months, Breadpad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packet Sender | Breadpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-sender-udptcphttp/id1558236648/reviews)** | [3.9 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | #77 | **#26** |
| Size | 2 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NagleCode, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1338199853) | [FreshBizOpps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506039373) |

## What reviewers say

### Packet Sender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-sender-udptcphttp/id1558236648)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This network utility allows users to send UDP, TCP, and SSL packets with mixed ASCII or HEX input. It also supports sending HTTP GET/POST requests and receiving unsolicited packets on chosen ports. Data can be copied and pasted in various formats, and desktop packets can be transferred via cloud.

**Highlights:** Send UDP, TCP, SSL packets, Mixed ASCII or HEX input, Send HTTP GET/POST requests, Receive unsolicited packets, Copy/Paste data in ASCII/HEX/RAW, Transfer desktop packets via cloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Breadpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Design and simulate electronic circuits on an interactive digital breadboard. Analyze designs with virtual oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and perform precise SPICE netlist simulations. Offers a free tier with core features and a premium subscription for advanced analysis and export.

**Highlights:** Interactive digital breadboard, SPICE netlist simulation, Virtual oscilloscope and logic analyzer, Extensive component library, Custom component creation, Circuit snapshotting, Cloud collaboration

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Breadpad Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Breadpad Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative breadboard simulation concept
- 🎓 Useful learning tool for electronics students
- 🔬 Advanced simulation features with oscilloscope
- ⚡ Responsive developer with frequent updates
- 🎨 Good visual design and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Missing essential components (LEDs, buttons, switches)
- 🖱️ Poor UI/UX with unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Zoom limitations - can't see full breadboard
- 🚫 Cannot move or rotate components after placement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or when creating new breadboard
- App crashes when placing components
- App crashes when using oscilloscope
- App crashes when adding capacitors
- Circuits don't save between sessions

**Requested features**

- LEDs and LED indicators
- Push buttons and switches
- 555 timer IC
- Comparators in chip library
- Op-amps and more analog components


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packet Sender free?

Packet Sender costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Breadpad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Packet Sender or Breadpad?

Packet Sender is rated higher. Packet Sender averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Breadpad averages 3.9 from 167 ratings.

### Do Packet Sender or Breadpad have ads?

Neither Packet Sender nor Breadpad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Packet Sender or Breadpad?

Packet Sender ships an update every 8 months, and Breadpad fortnightly. Most recently, Packet Sender was updated on October 17, 2026 and Breadpad on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Packet Sender or Breadpad?

Packet Sender currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and Breadpad at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*