Comparison

Get Console vs Dataplicity

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

Head to head
About

Get Console

This app provides comprehensive terminal access for network equipment, supporting serial, SSHv2, and Telnet connections. It offers advanced features like scripting, screen sharing, and cloud integration for efficient management and remote support.

Highlights
  • Serial connectivity via Airconsole or Redpark cables
  • SSHv2 and Telnet terminal emulation
  • Multi-session tabbed interface
  • Powerful scripting for automation
  • Instant screen sharing for remote support
  • Integrated TFTP server
  • Dropbox and iCloud integration for logs and scripts
Features
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Get Console is a powerful and complete terminal app that provides physical serial console access to network and other equipment as well as SSHv2, Telnet, Scripting, TFTP Server, full Logging, integration with Dropbox, iCloud and instant Screen Sharing. Please read below for Full information. Features: - Serial Connectivity: Use our Airconsole (Serial over Wifi or Bluetooth Low Energy), or Redpark L2-RJ45 and L2-RJ45V physical cables to provide direct Serial Console port access to supported equipment (Adapt L2-RJ45 Cable to DB9, DEX or DB25 with adaptors available at www.get-console.com) - Full Terminal: Also provides Telnet and SSH(v2) terminal (over Wifi or 3G). VT100 emulation. Supports password authentication, generate or import SSH Keys easily via clipboard - Multi Session: run concurrent Serial, SSH and Telnet sessions in tabs, and cut/paste between sessions. Each session runs independently and can be backgrounded. Many Many Advanced Terminal Features: - Powerful Scripting of terminal sessions allows for automation of many common terminal tasks, including auto-responding to terminal output and auto-upload of log files. - Easily share your iPad/iPhones terminal window with remote web users to provide remote access to your console sessions - useful for remote support, teaching or for Disaster Recovery - Connection Manager for organizing Serial / Telnet / SSH saved sessions which can be imported/exported via iTunes - Free web based conversion utility to convert existing PuTTY and SecureCRT(r) saved connections into Get Console format. - Fully configurable terminal settings including baud rate, parity, flow control, scroll buffer and column width - Integrated Cut/Copy/Paste directly from terminal window and slide-out clipboard viewer - Integrated TFTP Server for WIFI/3G upload and download of files - Bluetooth Keyboard Support - Rapid configuration of common configuration tasks via shortcuts (common command drop down) and pre-configured (and user changeable) shortcut buttons - Free integrated cloud storage on get-console.com or Dropbox.com for log files and configuration scripts - integrates directly into your iPad or iPhone ready for pasting to console window - full logging of terminal session to individual session files that can be attached to emails, downloaded via iTunes or uploaded to your own repository on the get-console.com website ***NOTE*** Serial Connectivity requires either our Airconsole Adaptor, or a supported Redpark cable to work - part code L2-RJ45V - purchase from www.get-console.com/shop or from redpark.com directly. Does NOT work with Redpark C2 or L2-DB9 cable. If DB9, Null Modem or DB-25 connectivity is required, use an adaptor also available from our website.

About

Dataplicity

Access your Raspberry Pi shell remotely from any network without complex configurations like dynamic DNS or port forwarding. This secure solution uses a client-initiated connection, eliminating the need for SSH or open ports on your device.

Highlights
  • Remote shell access
  • No dynamic DNS needed
  • No port forwarding required
  • Works behind NAT/firewalls
  • Secure websockets connection
  • No SSH required
  • Agent runs without root
Features
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Dataplicity helps teams support connected Linux devices after they ship, wherever the work happens. Use the Dataplicity iOS app to find the right device, check live status, and take the next support action without going back to a laptop. With Dataplicity you can: - Search enrolled devices by name or ID - See current device status at a glance - Review service endpoint, heartbeat, user impact, and device monitor signals - Acknowledge or escalate open incidents - Confirm fixes when work is complete - Open terminal access for a selected device when shell access is the fastest path - Reach docs, help, and account settings from the app Dataplicity is built for real support work: customer sites, production floors, field visits, and incident response. Start with the easy checks, understand what is happening, and keep the work moving from your iPhone or iPad. Dataplicity access requires an active Dataplicity account and enrolled devices.

Screenshots

Get Console4 screens
Dataplicity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dataplicity at 4.6 against Get Console's 2.8. Dataplicity also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (79% vs 56%). Get Console's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dataplicity holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 163 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Get Console's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dataplicity's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Get Console versus Dataplicity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGet ConsoleDataplicity
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (34 ratings)4.6 (163 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34163 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmix Capital LimitedMachineForest Ltd

Customer experience

Get Console

All ratings34 ratings
Positive38.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative35.5%

Dataplicity

All ratings163 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

Get Console

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dataplicity

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes before any action can be taken
  • App crashes when trying to add a system/device
  • In-call status bar pushes terminal down, hiding part of the special function keyboard
  • Third-party keyboards of different heights block the bottom half of the special function keyboard
  • App does not auto-scroll or allow manual scrolling on screen
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  • Cannot connect to Pi from auto-connect or command line
  • Custom actions are not always working
  • Unreachable devices remain unreachable, no way to delete them

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add a widget for one-click access to custom actions
  • Add proper keyboard support with control, tab, escape keys
  • Allow font size adjustment
  • Improve terminal colors
  • Allow landscape mode for the terminal
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  • Add a dark mode option
  • Improve bandwidth offerings on paid subscriptions

In-app purchases

None

Get Console

No in-app purchases

None

Dataplicity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Get Console free?
Get Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dataplicity free?
Dataplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Get Console or Dataplicity?
Dataplicity is rated higher. Get Console averages 2.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Dataplicity averages 4.6 from 163 ratings.
Do Get Console or Dataplicity have ads?
Neither Get Console nor Dataplicity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Get Console or Dataplicity?
Get Console ships an update every 3 months, and Dataplicity every 3 months. Most recently, Get Console was updated on October 4, 2026 and Dataplicity on October 3, 2026.

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