DeviLAN vs Otterfile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DeviLAN
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1. Standard configuration and monitoring tool for synertronixx devices and modules. Search, find and configure devices in LAN and WLAN. 2. Use app as a TCP/IP socket based remote control (RC) and visualization tool more info for "Configuration tool": - DeviLAN uses UDP broadcast messages to request and change network configuration for modules like CAN2Web-Advanced or CAN2Web-Professional. TCP/IP communication is used for setting parameters and monitoring device. - Configure and monitor CANIO modules connected to CAN-bus via CAN2Web. more info for "Remote control & Visualization": - Use DeviLAN App as a TCP/IP socket based remote control (RC) and visualization tool - Create your own remote control and send accelerometer data to control your (embedded) device - No iOS programming necessary, just send the configuration data via socket - With simple commmands add sliders, switches, buttons, textfields, progress bars, webview, scroll texts, graphs, maps ... - โฆsegment/radio-buttons and pickers. - Create bar graphs, pie charts, curves and other complex graphics and more ... - Use PC based test tool (remote control & visulization server) to see how RC works - Use free RC & visualization sample code for Linux to start your project - Use free Python scripts to control Raspberry Pi (Pi-Finder, RC-Server, Simple webserver) - Simply modify the scripts to control your Raspberry Pi hardware and other peripheral devices. - Please use product manual and help webpages to get more info
Otterfile
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File Management and Transfer: - Local Management: Supports file categorization, sorting, multi-selection, and routine management operations (copy, cut, rename, delete). Includes a built-in recycle bin to prevent accidental file deletion. - File Import: Supports importing from system photo album and system files, and provides native scanned document to PDF conversion function. - Local Area Network Transfer: After enabling the Wi-Fi file transfer service, you can directly drag and drop files to transfer between devices via your computer's browser. - Cloud Drive Mounting: Supports binding to Alibaba Cloud Drive, Baidu Cloud Drive, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox for cross-platform file management. Compression and decompression: - Format support: Supports compression and decompression of ZIP, 7Z, and TAR formats. - Encoding adaptation: Built-in file encoding detection and manual switching functions solve common Chinese character encoding problems during cross-device transmission. Multi-format preview: - Office documents: Natively supports viewing Office (Word, Excel, PPT), PDF, and various common image and text formats. - Plain text and code: Supports highlighting of 24+ formats including TXT, JSON, HTML, and Python. - Basic media playback: Supports standard audio and video formats such as MP4 and MP3, and provides background playback, progress memory, and speed adjustment options. Otterfile Pro Advanced Features: - Advanced audio and video decoding: Supports playback of non-native video formats such as MKV, AVI, FLV, RMVB, and WMV, and supports loading external subtitles such as SRT, ASS, and SSA. - Professional format preview: Supports previewing design drawings such as PSD, Sketch, DWG, and AI, as well as 3D models such as STL and GLTF. - Advanced Compression and Data Viewing: Supports parsing password-protected encrypted archives and multi-volume compression settings; provides HEX (hexadecimal) view mode. - Privacy Vault: Provides a separate, locally encrypted vault that requires Face ID/Touch ID verification for access. Privacy Statement: Otterfile's core functions run entirely on your device. Except for user-initiated cloud drive synchronization or sharing, the application will not upload your local files to third-party servers. Issue Feedback: If you encounter any format compatibility or basic function issues during use, please feel free to contact us through the "Issue Feedback" section within the app. Privacy Policy: https://otter-labs.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-32cd85b21b3c80cbb4e7e12386c4fc71?pvs=73 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeviLAN at none against Otterfile's 3. DeviLAN also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Otterfile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DeviLAN asks for nothing beyond the download.
DeviLAN ships an update every 3 weeks, Otterfile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DeviLAN | Otterfile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | synertronixx GmbH | ๅฎ ๆ |
In-app purchases
DeviLAN
No in-app purchases
Otterfile
- Month Purchase$0.991 Month
- Year Purchase$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Prucahse$9.99









