Comparison

Server vs Xupdater

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

Head to head
About

Server

Features
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Allows control servers via authenticated iOS app. Currently supports: Docker VMs (virsh) File Transfer Open source: https://github.com/jowparks/server-remote

About

Xupdater

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Xupdater is a utility designed to facilitate firmware lifecycle management for Xmesh devices operating on the proprietary Xicato mesh network. Interfacing with proprietary gateways via REST API, Xupdater provides a centralized console for deploying updates efficiently across device fleets.ย  Key Features: Batch & Single Deployment: Execute Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware updates for specific nodes or broadcast batch updates to multiple devices simultaneously. Upgrade Recommendation: System automatically queries and recommends the latest stable firmware build for detected hardware. Granular Filtering: Locate and target devices efficiently by filtering via Network membership and/or Group association. Multi-Gateway Support: Configure and manage multiple gateway endpoints, allowing for seamless context switching between different site deployments. Demo Mode: Preview the application's functionality and workflow in a simulated environment without requiring live hardware connection. Requirements: This application requires a compatible gateway (XIG/XIG2). Network access to the gateway's REST API interface.

Screenshots

Server1 screens
Xupdater4 screens

Verdict

The call

Server and Xupdater are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Server versus Xupdater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerXupdater
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReflect Industries Inc.SBC Xicato

In-app purchases

None

Server

No in-app purchases

None

Xupdater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Server free?
Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xupdater free?
Xupdater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Server or Xupdater have ads?
Neither Server nor Xupdater shows ads.

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