Comparison

HotPaw Basic vs NetAlertX Companion

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

Head to head
About

HotPaw Basic

Experience retro computing by typing and running Basic programs on your iPhone or iPad. This app functions as a programmable calculator and can display simple line graphics, Morse code audio, and perform FFT analysis.

Highlights
  • Retro text-mode Basic interpreter
  • Programmable calculator functionality
  • Simple line graphics display
  • Morse Code audio output
  • FFT analysis
  • GPS location support
  • MQTT and BTLE communications
Features
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Calling all early-personal-computing fans, remember typing Basic programs into your home computer? HotPaw Basic recreates the retro-experience of a text-mode Basic interpreter, and it runs right on your iPhone or iPad. You can also use HotPaw Basic as a programmable calculator, or for displaying simple line graphics. The HotPaw Basic interpreter supports the minimal Basic language, including: Commands: let if then else endif dim data read restore for to step next while wend goto gosub return ? print input open close end stop mat run new list del save load dir cls rem Functions: int() abs() sgn() rnd() sqr() exp() log() log10() sin() cos() tan() atn() len() val() asc() str$() chr$() hex$() mid$() timer() date$ time$ pi Operators: + - * / mod ^ = and or xor not Also includes new command and functions to support line graphics, Morse Code audio, FFT analysis, GPS location, MQTT and BTLE communications. Line numbers are required. Type in the text of your program and type "run" to run them. See: http://www.hotpaw.com/rhn/basic/iphone/ for a more complete description of the Basic language syntax, commands and functions which this Basic interpreter supports.

About

NetAlertX Companion

Features
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Your NetAlertX Mobile Companion Take control of your home network security. NetAlertX Companion is a fast, minimal, and native client designed specifically for your self-hosted NetAlertX instance. See exactly which devices are connected to your WiFi, monitor their offline/online status, and quickly spot unknown intruders right from your phone. IMPORTANT PREREQUISITE This is a client application. It requires a running, self-hosted NetAlertX instance on your home network (e.g., hosted via Docker, Raspberry Pi, or a custom homelab server) to function. It will not scan your network standalone without a server connection. Core Features: Live Device Overview: Get a real-time list of all online and offline devices, including their IP and MAC addresses. Intruder Detection: Quickly identify unknown or newly connected devices on your network. Secure API Connection: Connects directly and securely to your local server using your NetAlertX API token. Modern Native Design: Built entirely with Jetpack Compose for a lightning-fast, smooth, and beautiful Material Design experience. Privacy First: All data stays between your phone and your local server. No third-party tracking, no cloud accounts required. Quick & Easy Setup: Enter your NetAlertX server IP or URL. Paste your secure API token (found in your NetAlertX Web UI settings). Connect and instantly view your network status! Perfect for homelab enthusiasts, network administrators, and anyone running self-hosted tools like Pi-hole, Home Assistant, or NetAlertX who wants a dedicated mobile dashboard.

Screenshots

HotPaw Basic1 screens
NetAlertX Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NetAlertX Companion at Free against HotPaw Basic's $4.99. HotPaw Basic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 26.5). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NetAlertX Companion is free to download; HotPaw Basic costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HotPaw Basic versus NetAlertX Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotPaw BasicNetAlertX Companion
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.3 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw ProductionsAli Kabiri

In-app purchases

None

HotPaw Basic

No in-app purchases

None

NetAlertX Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotPaw Basic free?
HotPaw Basic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetAlertX Companion free?
NetAlertX Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HotPaw Basic or NetAlertX Companion have ads?
Neither HotPaw Basic nor NetAlertX Companion shows ads.

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