Companion Control vs CHMOD Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Companion Control
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Companion Control is a powerful app-based control solution for NetworkHD systems. Companion provides control of source devices such as set-top boxes and media players without requiring any additional 3rd-party hardware. Companion integrates seamlessly with the NetworkHD Touch app to provide a total solution for hospitality applications.
CHMOD Lab
This app provides an interactive sandbox and calculator to help users understand and manage Linux file permissions. It bridges the gap between octal and symbolic notation with real-time updates and visual representations.
- Interactive permission calculator
- Real-time octal and symbolic code updates
- Reverse lookup for permission codes
- Visual permission sandbox
- Built-in cheat sheets
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Stop guessing Linux file permissions. CHMOD Lab is the ultimate interactive sandbox and calculator for developers, SysAdmins, and students who want to master the command line. Whether you are configuring a web server, debugging a script, or studying for your Linux certification, CHMOD Lab bridges the gap between confusing octal numbers (755) and symbolic notation (rwxr-xr-x). FEATURES: • Interactive Calculator: Toggle permissions instantly. Tap "Read," "Write," or "Execute" and watch the Octal and Symbolic codes update in real-time. • Reverse Lookup: Type in a code like "644" and see exactly which permissions are granted. • Visual Sandbox: See permissions visualized to understand "who" can do "what" before you run the command. • Cheat Sheet: Built-in reference guides for common permission patterns. Master the command line. Download CHMOD Lab today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Companion Control at 12.0 against CHMOD Lab's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Companion Control | CHMOD Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | wyrestorm | Guy Miller |
In-app purchases
Companion Control
No in-app purchases
CHMOD Lab
No in-app purchases
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