Comparison

TCP/UDP Server/Client vs BobLab Tracks Remote

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

Head to head
About

TCP/UDP Server/Client

This utility app allows you to set up a server or client for testing network connections. It supports multiple client connections and offers flexible response options for received data, with separate logs for events and hexadecimal values.

Highlights
  • TCP/UDP server and client functionality
  • Supports multiple client connections
  • Configurable port numbers (0-65535)
  • Multiple response modes for received data
  • Event and Hexadecimal log windows
  • Echo, text, and lookup table responses
Features
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TCP / UDP - Server / Client A simple Server - Client app which can be used for testing purposes. A server can be started which listens for incoming client connections. The server's IP address is the device's IP address. A port number between 0 and 65535 can be freely selected. The server is not limited by 'one' client connection, several clients can connect to the server. There are 2 Log windows where one is the event log and text sending/receiving and the other window shows the Hex values ​​for sending and receiving. The server can respond to received data from a Client: - By sending received data back to the Client (echo) - Send an entered text back to the Client - By looking up a table you have defined and finding a match in this and then sending the associated data back to the Client The app is primarily developed for use on an iPad, but it can easily be used on an iPhone, although the screen is a bit small for this.

About

BobLab Tracks Remote

Features
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IMPORTANT: In order for Tracks Remote to function properly, the connected QLab Workspace(s) should be based on our BobLab template. BobLab is available from our website. BobLab Tracks Remote enables seamless visual feedback of active Click Tracks running in a BobLab based QLab Workspace. Features include: - Automatic discovery of QLab instances on the network - Connection to both Main and Backup Workspaces - Support for passcode protected Workspaces - Optional playback controls - Optional load control to load to a specific Click Track - Kiosk Mode to hide setup options and avoid accidental changes BobLab Tracks Remote requires that the connected workspace was built with the BobLab, a suite of tools which extend the functionality of Figure 53’s brilliant QLab app. BobLab can be downloaded from our website, for more information please get in touch. Figure 53® and QLab® are registered trademarks of Figure 53, LLC.

Screenshots

TCP/UDP Server/Client3 screens
BobLab Tracks Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TCP/UDP Server/Client at Free against BobLab Tracks Remote's $2.99. TCP/UDP Server/Client also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). BobLab Tracks Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

TCP/UDP Server/Client is free to download; BobLab Tracks Remote costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCP/UDP Server/Client ships an update every 6 months, BobLab Tracks Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TCP/UDP Server/Client versus BobLab Tracks Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCP/UDP Server/ClientBobLab Tracks Remote
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJan AndersenRobert Willis

In-app purchases

None

TCP/UDP Server/Client

No in-app purchases

None

BobLab Tracks Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCP/UDP Server/Client free?
TCP/UDP Server/Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BobLab Tracks Remote free?
BobLab Tracks Remote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TCP/UDP Server/Client or BobLab Tracks Remote have ads?
Neither TCP/UDP Server/Client nor BobLab Tracks Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCP/UDP Server/Client or BobLab Tracks Remote?
TCP/UDP Server/Client ships an update every 6 months, and BobLab Tracks Remote every 3 months. Most recently, TCP/UDP Server/Client was updated on July 6, 2026 and BobLab Tracks Remote on September 18, 2026.

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