PortKnock vs Currency Cheat Sheet Widgets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PortKnock
This utility allows network administrators to send custom port knock sequences to servers. It requires a port knock daemon on the server and offers features like password protection, knock validation, and host management.
- Password Protection
- Knock Validation
- Import/Export Hosts
- Auto App Launcher
- Shows External IP Address
- TCP/UDP Configuration
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-- Overview -- PortKnock is a port knocker for iPhone and iPad, built for network administrators, homelabbers, and anyone who keeps services hidden behind a firewall. Save your knock sequences once, then send them with a tap, a Siri request, or a Shortcut. It also runs on Apple silicon Macs. PortKnock is NOT a hacking tool, a port scanner, or a general network scanner. It only sends knocks to servers that you own or administer. You *must* have a port knock daemon (such as knockd) or a compatible router running on your server for this app to be useful. -- Features -- - Siri and Shortcuts: "PortKnock _name_" or "Knock _name_ with PortKnock" - Unlimited Knocks, each with any number of ports - TCP or UDP per port, with optional UDP payloads - Post-knock actions: launch an app or URL, send a webhook, or check that a TCP port opened - IPv4 and IPv6, including hosts with multiple addresses and per-address status - Shows your external IP address - Configurable interpacket delay - Backup, restore, and move devices with import preview and conflict resolution - Migrates Knocks from PortKnock 4 - Custom symbols and colors, search, and reorder - Dark mode - DrayTek TOTP knocks (scan a QR code or enter your secret) - Has no advertising -- Use Cases -- Secure remote access: open a firewall port for SSH, VPN, or remote desktop only when you need it. Automation: knock, confirm the port opened, then launch your SSH client or call a webhook, all from one tap or one Siri request. This app is ideal if you're on a WiFi network but don't have a port knocker on the available computers. If you're sitting behind a NAT, your iPhone will have the same IP as any of the other computers on your network. -- Brief Description of Port Knocking for the Layman -- Port Knocking is a technique to secure services behind a firewall until a specific knock sequence is given. This is not to be confused with port scanning (a network management tool for discovering open services on a system). Imagine you left your kids at home alone. You don't want them to open the door for strangers. And when a stranger comes knocking, you don't even want them to come to the door, because you don't want them to know your kids are there. But, when you or other family members come, you might want them to open the door for you. So you teach them to listen for a certain rat-a-tat-tat or special knock that only you and your family know. This is the same concept you can apply to your servers. If you run a knock daemon on your server, this app then lets you send the special knock to it. Port knocking adds a layer of obscurity but does not replace strong authentication, so use it alongside SSH keys, strong passwords, and your firewall. More on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_knocking -- Additional Info -- If you're in need of a knock server, I personally use Judd Vinet's knock daemon for linux. It's quite easy to use: http://www.zeroflux.org/projects/knock -- Notes -- - Requires iOS 26 or later. - Launch actions are limited by what the target app supports through URLs. - PortKnock no longer records network history. The in-app Password Lock was removed; use iOS app locking instead. - TOTP secret keys are kept in the Keychain and are not included in backups. -- Support -- For better support, please send bug reports and feature requests to support@sungheroes.com, rather than simply posting it in a review. You can find more info on using PortKnock at the main website: http://www.sungheroes.com/products/portknock-iphone/ -- History -- 2026-10-19 5.0.0: Rebuilt for modern iOS. Siri/Shortcuts, post-knock actions, backup/restore, TOTP 2022-02-28 4.18: Launch App works again; import fixes 2018-01-xx 4.12: IPv6 support 2017-09-xx 4.0: Updated for iOS 10.3 2011-07-10 3.0: Password lock, knock validation, import/export, app launcher, progress screen 2010-12-14 2.02: Copy hosts, host/port reordering
Currency Cheat Sheet Widgets
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Stop guessing prices abroad. Currency Cheat Sheet & Widgets combines professional-grade accuracy with a stunning, modern design to make currency conversion effortless. Whether you're shopping in Tokyo, dining in Paris, or backpacking through Bali, Currency Cheat Sheet & Widgets keeps you budget-aware and confident. Key Features: - Live Exchange Rates: Up-to-the-minute accuracy for over 150 global currencies. - Instant Cheat Sheets: Unique "Quick Reference" table shows you common amounts (1, 5, 10, 100) at a glance—perfect for quick price checks in markets and taxis. - Home Screen Widgets: Keep an eye on rates without opening the app. Includes both a simple converter widget and a detailed cheat sheet widget. - Offline Ready: No internet? No problem. Currency Cheat Sheet & Widgets automatically caches the latest rates so you can convert anywhere, even in airplane mode. - Smart Formatting: Intelligent number handling for every currency, from US Dollars to Vietnamese Dong. - Premium Design: A sleek, modern interface that looks right at home on your new iPhone. Dark mode fully supported. Most converters are cluttered and ugly. We built Currency Cheat Sheet & Widgets to be the app we actually want to use while traveling. It's fast, reliable, and respects your time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Currency Cheat Sheet Widgets at Free against PortKnock's $0.99. Currency Cheat Sheet Widgets also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Currency Cheat Sheet Widgets is free to download; PortKnock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PortKnock ships an update every 7 months, Currency Cheat Sheet Widgets daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PortKnock | Currency Cheat Sheet Widgets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danny Sung | Dennis Van Dalen |
In-app purchases
PortKnock
No in-app purchases
Currency Cheat Sheet Widgets
No in-app purchases
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