Comparison

Client Kit vs μMATE Link

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

Head to head
About

Client Kit

Features
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Client Kit is a network tool for use with the IIJ GIO Remote Access Service. This tool provides an additional authentication factor for VPN connections. Client Authentication - Client authentication is one component of two-factor authentication. It uses not only the username and password but also the unique information of the connected iPhone/iPad for authentication. - When you tap the Authenticate button, the device sends its unique information to the VPN server. The VPN server verifies whether the device information matches the information registered in advance. If the information matches, communication through the VPN server is permitted. - If no device information has been registered on the VPN server, it can be registered automatically by this tool. One Time Password - A one-time password is a password that can be used only once. - You can use the one-time password for VPN authentication when you subscribe to the Matrix Authentication option. - The one-time password is obtained from the displayed random number table using predefined locations. You must accept the license agreement below. https://www.iij.ad.jp/svcsol/agreement/pdf/GAM010.pdf

About

μMATE Link

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Function ・You can search μMATE+ devices and connect to any individual device. ・Measured value display can be selected from current value, maximum value, minimum value, peak-to-peak value. ・Reset and preset operations are possible. ・You can check the connected μMATE+ with a buzzer sound. Usage After downloading the app, tap the “μMATE Link” icon, tap the keyboard, and turn on “μMATE Link” and “Allow full access”. Open the app you use, such as “Memo”, “Message”, “Mail”, and press the globe key on the keyboard, Select "μMATE Link" from the keyboard list and press the button labeled "Device List" to scan for measurable devices. Select a connectable device, press the link button, and connect to update the value. If you press the numeric display, it will be entered as text. Note When using, "μMATE+" manufactured by Magnescale is required. When using μMATE Link, “Bluetooth” and “keyboard full access” must be turned on. . For details, please refer to the instruction manual on our website.

Screenshots

Client Kit2 screens
μMATE Link2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Client Kit at 15.6 against μMATE Link's 18.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Client Kit ships an update every 22 months, μMATE Link every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Client Kit versus μMATE Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClient KitμMATE Link
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 20 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternet Initiative Japan, Inc.magnescale

In-app purchases

None

Client Kit

No in-app purchases

None

μMATE Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Client Kit free?
Client Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is μMATE Link free?
μMATE Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Client Kit or μMATE Link have ads?
Neither Client Kit nor μMATE Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Client Kit or μMATE Link?
Client Kit ships an update every 22 months, and μMATE Link every 20 months. Most recently, Client Kit was updated on October 8, 2026 and μMATE Link on October 1, 2026.

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