Comparison

TuioPad vs Network Kit

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

Head to head
About

TuioPad

This open-source utility transforms iOS devices into multi-touch remote controllers using the TUIO protocol. It's free to use with any compatible client application and serves as a valuable tool for developing and testing TUIO implementations.

Highlights
  • Open source TUIO tracker
  • Multi-touch remote control
  • Compatible with TUIO client applications
  • Tool for TUIO development and testing
  • Free to use
Features
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TuioPad is an open source TUIO tracker for iOS devices such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, which allows multi-touch remote control based on the TUIO protocol. This app is available free of charge and can be used in conjunction with any TUIO enabled client application. Its source code is also available under the terms of the GPL and therefore can be freely used for the creation of open source TUIO enabled mobile applications. Apart from that the TuioPad is also a useful tool for the development and testing of TUIO 1.1 client implementations. You can find further information about the TUIO protocol and the various TUIO enabled application environments at the TUIO.org portal.

About

Network Kit

This utility app provides comprehensive network debugging tools. It allows users to view device network information and perform various tests like TCP, UDP, Ping, and DNS queries. An optional subscription removes advertisements.

Highlights
  • View IPv4/IPv6 and interface information
  • TCP/UDP and Ping testing
  • Traceroute functionality
  • DNS query support
  • Ad-free subscription option
Features
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A network debugging tool App - Support viewing information IPv4, IPv6, interface of the current device - Support TCP, TCP6, UDP, UD6, Ping, Ping6, Traceroute, Traceroute6, DNS query Subscription Terms: 1. Products - Remove ads (Monthly), the price is ¥6/month - Remove ads (Quarterly), the price is ¥16/quarter - Remove ads (Annually), the price is ¥56/annual 2. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 3. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 4. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period,and identify the cost of the renewal 5. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://plumk.top/poivacy/network_kit_poivacy_cn.html Auto Renewal Agreement: https://plumk.top/apps/network_kit/agreement/auto_renew.html

Screenshots

TuioPad2 screens
Network Kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Kit at 4.8 against TuioPad's 3.0. Network Kit also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 75 months). TuioPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Network Kit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TuioPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Kit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TuioPad ships an update every 75 months, Network Kit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TuioPad versus Network Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuioPadNetwork Kit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (10 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 75 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin Kaltenbrunner铁柱 李

Customer experience

TuioPad

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Network Kit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TuioPad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Network Kit

Subscriptions3
  • Remove ads (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Remove ads (Quarterly)$1.993 Months
  • Remove ads (Annually)$7.991 Year

Questions

Is TuioPad free?
TuioPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Kit free?
Network Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TuioPad or Network Kit?
Network Kit is rated higher. TuioPad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Network Kit averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do TuioPad or Network Kit have ads?
Network Kit shows ads; TuioPad does not.
Which is updated more often, TuioPad or Network Kit?
TuioPad ships an update every 75 months, and Network Kit every 9 days. Most recently, TuioPad was updated on June 5, 2026 and Network Kit on July 18, 2026.

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