PocketUNIX vs Network Atlas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketUNIX
Learn essential Linux commands on your mobile device. This app guides you through basic and intermediate terminal commands, making it accessible for beginners and useful for advanced users.
- Learn fundamental Linux commands
- Terminal command prompt simulation
- Covers basic and intermediate commands
- Suitable for beginners and advanced users
- Mobile learning experience
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PocketUNIX is a mobile application designed to instruct users on fundamental commands applicable in a Linux operating system through the terminal command prompt. The app provides guidance on both basic and intermediate commands, catering to a wide audience ranging from beginners to advanced users.
Network Atlas
Visually map all devices connected to your local network. Quickly identify unknown devices, find IP addresses, and troubleshoot connection issues with a user-friendly interface. Respects user privacy by keeping all scanning local.
- Device discovery via multiple methods
- Detailed device information (IP, MAC, vendor)
- Open port and service identification
- Customizable hostnames
- Native SwiftUI interface
- Local network scanning
- Privacy-focused design
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Get a clear view of every device on your network. Network Atlas scans your local network and shows you exactly what's connected — computers, phones, printers, smart home devices, servers, and everything in between. No command line needed, just a clean Mac app that gets the job done. HOW IT WORKS Click scan. Network Atlas runs five discovery methods in parallel to detect devices across your network. In about 30 seconds, you'll have a complete list with all the details that matter. WHAT YOU'LL SEE • Device names and IP addresses • MAC addresses with vendor identification • Open ports and active services • Hostnames you can customize for easy reference BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD USE → Identify unknown devices showing up on your network → Find the IP address of a printer, NAS, or IoT device → Verify your smart home gear is actually online → Troubleshoot connection issues without guesswork → Keep a mental map of what's running on your LAN A PROPER MAC APP Native SwiftUI interface. Sortable table columns. Search filtering. Detail inspector. Fast, responsive, and fits right in on your Mac. PRIVACY RESPECTING All scanning stays local to your network. No accounts. No cloud sync. No analytics. Optional MAC vendor lookups are the only external requests, and those just match hardware IDs Terms of Use (EULA) -- https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy -- https://zarware.com/privacy/network-atlas manufacturer names.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PocketUNIX at 5.0 against Network Atlas's 4.0. PocketUNIX also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. PocketUNIX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Atlas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PocketUNIX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
PocketUNIX ships an update every 3 weeks, Network Atlas every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketUNIX | Network Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rogelio Amezquita | Danny Bolick |
Customer experience
PocketUNIX
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In-app purchases
PocketUNIX
- PocketUNIX Lifetime Unlock$1.99
Network Atlas
- Pro Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
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