# calcDS vs Konsol

The clearest difference is price: Konsol at Free against calcDS's $1.99. calcDS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Konsol is free to download; calcDS costs $1.99 up front. Konsol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. calcDS asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | calcDS | Konsol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konsol-ssh-and-serial-console/id6761308353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [R.David Sisemore](https://appshunter.io/developer/990115240) | [Curtis Waldner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884501380) |

## What reviewers say

### calcDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcds/id6470944516)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Konsol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konsol-ssh-and-serial-console/id6761308353)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of network tools for IT professionals. It offers remote access via SSH, Telnet, and SFTP, along with diagnostic and monitoring features like ping, traceroute, and SNMP polling. Advanced device management capabilities include configuration backups and custom quick commands.

**Highlights:** SSH terminal with key authentication, Telnet client, SFTP file transfer, Ping and traceroute, Port scanner, SNMP polling, Configuration backup and diff

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Konsol Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Konsol Pro Annually | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is calcDS free?

calcDS costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Konsol free?

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

### Do calcDS or Konsol have ads?

Neither calcDS nor Konsol shows ads.

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