# IP Calc vs UASidekick

The clearest difference is price: UASidekick at Free against IP Calc's $4.99. UASidekick also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). IP Calc's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

UASidekick is free to download; IP Calc costs $4.99 up front. UASidekick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IP Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UASidekick has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of IP Calc's written reviews are positive against 56% of UASidekick's.

IP Calc ships an update every 4 weeks, UASidekick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Calc | UASidekick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-calc/id290185565/reviews)** | [3.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uasidekick/id1125028941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Paul Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/290185568) | [UASidekick Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125028940) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-calc/id290185565)

Easily plan network changes with this tool. Enter an IP address and use a slider to select a subnet mask, instantly calculating and displaying all subnet-related information on a single screen.

**Highlights:** Instant mobile CIDR IPv4 calculations, Displays network and broadcast addresses, Calculates subnet and wildcard masks, Shows host range (HostMin and HostMax), Determines Max Subnets and Hosts/Net, Previous/Next Subnet navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### UASidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uasidekick/id1125028941)

This app provides airspace awareness and flight planning tools for drone pilots. It integrates with FAA systems for LAANC and NOTAM submissions, and offers land parcel data lookup. Subscriptions unlock full features for hobbyist and commercial users.

**Highlights:** LAANC integration for hobbyist and commercial pilots, NOTAM UOA request submission, SGI waiver submission for emergency professionals, Land parcel data lookup, B4UFLY integration for situational awareness, Flight plan filing with FAA Flight Service

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobby Subscription 1 mo | $2.99 | per month |
| Commercial Subscription 1 mo | $5.99 | per month |
| Hobby Subscription 6 mo | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Hobby Subscription 12 mo | $24.99 | per year |
| Commercial Subscription 6 mo | $32.99 | per 6 months |
| Commercial Subscription 12 mo | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Calc free?

IP Calc costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UASidekick free?

UASidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IP Calc or UASidekick?

IP Calc is rated higher. IP Calc averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while UASidekick averages 3.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do IP Calc or UASidekick have ads?

Neither IP Calc nor UASidekick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IP Calc or UASidekick?

IP Calc ships an update every 4 weeks, and UASidekick every 2 weeks. Most recently, IP Calc was updated on October 9, 2026 and UASidekick on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*