Comparison

TCP/UDP Server/Client vs PhosphorCalc

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

PhosphorCalc

Features
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RF and antenna calculator for amateur radio operators. Ten standalone calculators on a clean, fast interface. Numbers in, numbers out. No network, no accounts, no subscriptions. DIPOLE Calculate half-wave dipole, quarter-wave vertical, and full-wave loop antenna lengths for any frequency. Adjustable velocity factor for different wire types. Results in both metres and feet. WAVELENGTH Bidirectional frequency and wavelength conversion. Enter either value and the other is derived instantly. Identifies standard amateur band allocations (ITU Region 1) automatically. PATH LOSS Free space path loss calculator with approximate S-meter reading context. Supports kilometres and miles. Result can be imported directly into the Link Budget calculator. COAX LOSS Feedline attenuation for seven common cable types: RG-58, RG-8X, RG-213, LMR-240, LMR-400, Aircell 7, and Ecoflex 15. Uses log-linear interpolated manufacturer data across frequency. Shows power delivered to antenna from a 100W transmitter. Result can be imported into the ERP calculator. ERP / EIRP Effective radiated power accounting for transmitter output, feedline loss, and antenna gain. Supports both dBi and dBd gain input. Shows feed power, EIRP, and ERP in watts and dBW. SWR Standing wave ratio from forward and reflected power readings, or direct SWR entry. Calculates return loss, mismatch loss, reflection coefficient, and power delivered. Colour-coded SWR indicator: green for good, amber for marginal, red for poor. POWER Ohm's law solver: pick any two of voltage, current, resistance, and power — the other two are calculated. Separate dB conversion section converts between watts, milliwatts, dBm, and dBW. LINK BUDGET Complete end-to-end signal path analysis. Enter TX power, feedline losses, antenna gains, and path loss to see received signal power in dBm and microvolts, S-meter estimate, and link margin above noise floor. Selectable receiver bandwidth: CW, SSB, FM, or Digital. LC RESONANCE LC tank circuit calculator. Solve for resonant frequency, inductance, or capacitance given the other two values. Displays inductive and capacitive reactance at resonance as a cross-check. IMPEDANCE L-network impedance matching calculator. Given source and load impedance at a target frequency, calculates component values for both low-pass and high-pass matching network topologies. Shows Q factor and network orientation. FEATURES All calculations update live as you type Tap any result to copy it to the clipboard Cross-tab import: pull coax loss into ERP, path loss into link budget Every calculator includes built-in reference notes explaining the formulae Clear and reset controls on every tab Decimal keypad input throughout No internet connection required — everything runs locally No tracking, no analytics, no data collection Part of the Phosphor radio suite alongside PhosphorRTTY, PhosphorCW, PhosphorHertz, and PhosphorSol.

Screenshots

TCP/UDP Server/Client4 screens
PhosphorCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TCP/UDP Server/Client at Free against PhosphorCalc's $0.99. TCP/UDP Server/Client also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On 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

TCP/UDP Server/Client is free to download; PhosphorCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TCP/UDP Server/Client versus PhosphorCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCP/UDP Server/ClientPhosphorCalc
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJan AndersenStuart Woolley

In-app purchases

None

TCP/UDP Server/Client

No in-app purchases

None

PhosphorCalc

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 PhosphorCalc free?
PhosphorCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TCP/UDP Server/Client or PhosphorCalc have ads?
Neither TCP/UDP Server/Client nor PhosphorCalc shows ads.

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