Comparison

WisToolBox vs ELX TCP Client

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

Head to head
About

WisToolBox

This app simplifies the setup and management of IoT devices, particularly those using RAKwireless technology. It offers cloud storage, custom firmware creation, and efficient device configuration through templates and a unified interface.

Highlights
  • RAK ID cloud sync
  • RUI3 for custom firmware
  • LoRaWAN configuration
  • Device template management
  • Firmware updates
  • Unified interface
Features
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• Sync with RAK ID Power up the app’s capabilities by signing in with RAK ID - an authentication tool developed by RAKwireless. Store up to 1 GB of data on the cloud and sync changes as they happen in real time. Set up an entire network of RAK devices and supporting apps for your IoT projects with RAK ID as the single source of truth. • Magic with RAKwireless Unified Interface (RUI)3 The RAKwireless Unified Interface V3 (RUI3) is designed to help IoT developers make their IoT products faster. It is compatible to RAK LPWAN modules. It supports the standard AT Commands which is known to many people, as well as the Binary Mode. The Binary mode is an improved version of the AT command with its efficient byte-array based protocol and implementation of checksum. RUI3 also allows you to create your own custom firmware using RUI3 APIs that are compatible to popular IDEs like Arduino and Visual Studio. With custom firmware, you will not need any external host microcontroller or microprocessor which can save you cost, circuit board space and current consumption. • Make the most of LoRaWAN Choose from the available configuration to set up your device, switch between network modes, join the vast LoRaWAN network, and change configuration freely. Meet the all-new and modern interface to stay connected at all times with your devices or enjoy the timeless console experience. • Move with the speed of templates Configure a device and save the configuration as a template in one click. Create hundreds of templates to configure as many devices as you wish. Import templates, store them on the cloud and edit as you go. • Stay up-to-date on firmware Keep the devices open to official RAK firmware updates, or bring your own custom firmware. Import firmware on a click, store them on the cloud and update as you go. Thank you for downloading WisToolBox. We hope you’ll like it! Questions? Suggestions? Please send them to support@wistoolbox.rakwireless.com

About

ELX TCP Client

Connect to TCP servers using IP addresses or domain names. View data in both string and hexadecimal formats. This tool is ideal for testing TCP connections.

Highlights
  • Connect to TCP servers
  • Supports IP addresses
  • Supports domains
  • Display data in string format
  • Display data in HEX format
  • Test TCP connections
Features
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TCP client to connect to a TCP server. Useful tool for testing TCP connection. Supports IP addresses and domains. Display in string and HEX format.

Screenshots

WisToolBox4 screens
ELX TCP Client3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ELX TCP Client at 100% against WisToolBox's 0%. ELX TCP Client also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). WisToolBox's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 53 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ELX TCP Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of WisToolBox's written reviews are positive against 100% of ELX TCP Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WisToolBox ships an update every 6 weeks, ELX TCP Client every 53 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WisToolBox versus ELX TCP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWisToolBoxELX TCP Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 53 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAKwirelessSergey Abaev

Customer experience

WisToolBox

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ELX TCP Client

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WisToolBox

No in-app purchases

None

ELX TCP Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WisToolBox free?
WisToolBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELX TCP Client free?
ELX TCP Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WisToolBox or ELX TCP Client?
ELX TCP Client is rated higher. WisToolBox averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ELX TCP Client averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WisToolBox or ELX TCP Client have ads?
Neither WisToolBox nor ELX TCP Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WisToolBox or ELX TCP Client?
WisToolBox ships an update every 6 weeks, and ELX TCP Client every 53 months. Most recently, WisToolBox was updated on October 10, 2026 and ELX TCP Client on October 8, 2026.

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