# TCP Console vs UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

The clearest difference is rating: UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility at 4.4 against TCP Console's 3.6. UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 12). TCP Console's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 37 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TCP Console sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of TCP Console's written reviews are positive against 43% of UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCP Console | UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-console/id642104251/reviews) | **[4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udptcprest-network-utility/id1246823651/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 37 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) | [JC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246822420) |

## What reviewers say

### TCP Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-console/id642104251)

Test TCP/IP servers and clients by sending and receiving text strings. Connect multiple clients to your server or test server connectivity. Supports custom URL schemes for easy connection and content sending.

**Highlights:** Start TCP/IP server listening on a specified port, Send text strings and EOL characters, Display received responses, Connect multiple clients simultaneously, Disconnect clients individually, Ping to verify LAN or firewall connectivity, Custom URL scheme support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $0.99 | one-time |


### UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udptcprest-network-utility/id1246823651)

This app provides comprehensive network testing tools, including UDP and TCP client/server functionality, REST API requests, and network scanning. It allows users to send and receive data in various formats and analyze network performance.

**Highlights:** UDP send/receive, TCP client/server, REST API requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), Network scanner with port testing, IP address and interface information, Data formatting (string, hex, JSON)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access and no ads. | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCP Console free?

TCP Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility free?

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TCP Console or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility?

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility is rated higher. TCP Console averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do TCP Console or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility have ads?

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility shows ads; TCP Console does not.

### Which is updated more often, TCP Console or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility?

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility every 37 months. Most recently, TCP Console was updated on October 16, 2026 and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*