Comparison

PaloView vs VMTools VMSHELL

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

Head to head
About

PaloView

This utility app connects to Palo Alto Networks firewalls via API to display essential system, interface, and environmental information. It provides graphical representations of interface counters and CPU usage, aiding administrators in their daily tasks. The application requires user credentials with specific privileges on the firewall.

Highlights
  • System information display
  • Interface counters with graphs
  • Dataplane CPU usage graphs
  • Environmental information
  • API connectivity
Features
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Application PaloView is designed to help Administrators in their daily work with Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Application PaloView connect with Palo Alto Networks firewall using API via protocol HTTP or HTTPS. Features: 1. Displays system information such as model, software version, LED's etc. 2. Displays information about interfaces and present interface counters as graph. 3. Displays dataplane CPU usage as graph. 4. Displays environmental information such as temperature, power, power supply. 5. No ads. Requires: 1. User account on firewall Palo Alto Networks with XMLAPI privileges to perform 'Operational Requests'. Term of Use (Standard Apple Term of Use): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VMTools VMSHELL

Features
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VMTools is a free mobile utility app by VMSHELL INC. It provides a modern workspace for compatible smart-card readers, Bluetooth tools, and local-first eSIM profile operations. VMTools is a modern utility workspace from VMSHELL INC for managing compatible smart-card readers, Bluetooth tools, CCID devices, and local eSIM-related workflows. The app provides a clean interface for scanning supported devices, checking reader status, organizing utility workflows, and accessing backup, collection, Bluetooth, VmShell, and settings tools. VMTools is free to use, does not require login, and does not include subscriptions or in-app purchases. The app is designed for practical device workflows: scan and connect supported tools, review local device status, manage profile-oriented tasks, and keep utility operations simple without requiring an account or paid subscription. VMTools does not require login and is provided as a free utility.

Screenshots

PaloView2 screens
VMTools VMSHELL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VMTools VMSHELL at none against PaloView's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PaloView sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VMTools VMSHELL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
PaloView versus VMTools VMSHELL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaloViewVMTools VMSHELL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWlodzimierz GrzywaczVMSHELL INC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PaloView

Subscriptions2
  • MAX1$1.991 Month
  • MAX5$2.991 Month
None

VMTools VMSHELL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaloView free?
PaloView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VMTools VMSHELL free?
VMTools VMSHELL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PaloView or VMTools VMSHELL have ads?
Neither PaloView nor VMTools VMSHELL shows ads.

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