Comparison

ELX TCP Client vs LocBench

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

Head to head
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.

About

LocBench

Features
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LocBench is a location testing tool for iOS developers, testers, and QA professionals. Using WLOC test data you select, it helps you validate how apps behave at different locations and along movement routes. LocBench does not modify device GPS data and is not intended for navigation, proof of location, or emergency use. KEY FEATURES • Search the map, pick a point, reference the current location, or enter precise coordinates • Support for WGS-84, GCJ-02, BD-09, UTM, Web Mercator, and DD, DMS, and DDM formats • Walking, cycling, and driving route tests with configurable duration and maximum speed • Save favorite locations for repeat testing • Use Shortcuts to run common test actions faster • Location and route testing requires a compatible third-party proxy app. After importing the LocBench WLOC module, the module only matches configured WLOC domains and processes responses locally on the device • No LocBench account required; no advertising, analytics, or tracking SDKs LOCBENCH PRO Applying a test location, route testing, favorites, and Shortcuts require LocBench Pro. Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or make a one-time lifetime purchase. Products, currencies, prices, taxes, and any available offers are shown in the App Store purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple Account subscription settings. After cancellation, access normally continues until the end of the paid billing period. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. Eligible purchases can be restored in the app. AUTHORIZED USE LocBench is intended only for lawful and authorized development, testing, and quality assurance. Use it only with apps, services, networks, and devices that you own, administer, or have explicit permission to test. It must not be used to falsify attendance or transaction locations, cheat, bypass access controls, or conduct any unlawful or unauthorized activity. Privacy Policy: https://locb.cc/privacy Terms of Use: https://locb.cc/terms

Screenshots

ELX TCP Client3 screens
LocBench4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ELX TCP Client at none against LocBench's 3. ELX TCP Client also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). LocBench's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 27 months) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LocBench sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ELX TCP Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ELX TCP Client ships an update every 27 months, LocBench every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ELX TCP Client versus LocBench: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELX TCP ClientLocBench
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey Abaev校明 朱

In-app purchases

None

ELX TCP Client

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LocBench

Subscriptions2
  • LocBench Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • LocBench Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • LocBench Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is ELX TCP Client free?
ELX TCP Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocBench free?
LocBench is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ELX TCP Client or LocBench have ads?
Neither ELX TCP Client nor LocBench shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ELX TCP Client or LocBench?
ELX TCP Client ships an update every 27 months, and LocBench every 3 days. Most recently, ELX TCP Client was updated on November 3, 2026 and LocBench on October 31, 2026.

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