# TCP Console vs Detectir

The clearest difference is rating: Detectir at 4.4 against TCP Console's 3.6. Detectir also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 64%). TCP Console's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TCP Console sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Detectir sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Detectir holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detectir has 185 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of TCP Console's written reviews are positive against 82% of Detectir's.

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, Detectir every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCP Console | Detectir |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-console/id642104251/reviews) | **[4.4 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectir/id1580229513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) | [Cyberr GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580229515) |

## 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 |


### Detectir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectir/id1580229513)

This app provides comprehensive network security analysis, allowing users to monitor devices, detect threats, and identify vulnerabilities. It offers a user-friendly interface for both home and business networks, helping to fortify cybersecurity and understand network activity.

**Highlights:** Network device monitoring, Open port detection, Threat and vulnerability analysis, Intruder detection and blocking, Internet speed tests, Bandwidth usage monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Remote access
- 🔒 Security features
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful for network management
- 👍 Useful for finding issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🚩 Potential spyware
- 🚩 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Scan results not saving
- Buttons and features not working
- Incompatible with latest iOS version

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to view and delete offline devices
- Website blocking feature
- More free functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCP Console free?

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

### Is Detectir free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TCP Console or Detectir?

Detectir is rated higher. TCP Console averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Detectir averages 4.4 from 185 ratings.

### Do TCP Console or Detectir have ads?

Neither TCP Console nor Detectir shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TCP Console or Detectir?

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, and Detectir every 9 days. Most recently, TCP Console was updated on October 16, 2026 and Detectir on October 19, 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.*