Comparison

TCP/UDP Server/Client vs OpenPort Viewer

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

OpenPort Viewer

Features
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OpenPort Viewer allows you to access your localhost from anywhere. Connect to your local development server remotely using OpenPort Host running on your Mac. Perfect for testing webhooks, APIs, and sharing work-in-progress with clients on the go. Commonly used to access Home Assistant (8123), n8n (5678), and OpenCode (4096)

Screenshots

TCP/UDP Server/Client4 screens
OpenPort Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenPort Viewer at every 9 days against TCP/UDP Server/Client's every 5 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCP/UDP Server/Client ships an update every 5 months, OpenPort Viewer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TCP/UDP Server/Client versus OpenPort Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCP/UDP Server/ClientOpenPort Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJan AndersenChee Siang Tee

In-app purchases

None

TCP/UDP Server/Client

No in-app purchases

None

OpenPort Viewer

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 OpenPort Viewer free?
OpenPort Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TCP/UDP Server/Client or OpenPort Viewer have ads?
Neither TCP/UDP Server/Client nor OpenPort Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCP/UDP Server/Client or OpenPort Viewer?
TCP/UDP Server/Client ships an update every 5 months, and OpenPort Viewer every 9 days. Most recently, TCP/UDP Server/Client was updated on October 2, 2026 and OpenPort Viewer on October 11, 2026.

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