Comparison

UDP TCP Network Utility vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

UDP TCP Network Utility

This app helps you manage UDP and TCP communication, analyze networks, and perform diagnostics. It allows you to send and receive data, establish connections, ping devices, and scan your local network. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Highlights
  • Manage UDP traffic
  • Establish TCP client/server connections
  • Bidirectional data transmission
  • Support for HEX, UTF-8, Base64, ASCII encodings
  • Scan local network devices
  • Ping devices and hosts
  • Save and load network configurations
Features
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Elevate your network analysis with UDP TCP Network Utility! UDP TCP Network Utility empowers you to easily manage UDP and TCP communication, analyze networks, establish direct connections between clients and servers, perform comprehensive network diagnostics, ping devices, websites, and hosts, and scan all devices on your network. Whether you’re a professional or just interested in network communication, this app provides everything you need to work efficiently and accurately. Send and Receive UDP • Effortlessly manage UDP traffic • Send and receive packets with precision • Ideal for testing network responses • Manage communications between devices • Supports multiple data formats for flexible and efficient UDP communication TCP Client and Server • Establish reliable TCP connections as both a client and a server • Handle multiple connections simultaneously • Perfect for scenarios requiring guaranteed data delivery (e.g., file transfers, secure communications) Bidirectional Data Transmission • Support for bidirectional data transmission in both UDP and TCP protocols • Ensures seamless two-way communication • Critical for interactive applications and real-time data processing Support for Multiple Encodings • Customize data transmission with support for HEX, UTF-8, Base64, and ASCII encodings • Ensure compatibility with various network protocols and data formats • Facilitate easy integration into your existing network setup Manage Network Devices • Easily add and organize network devices • Specify IP addresses, ports, names, and protocols • Streamline device management • Allow quick connections to any device as needed Ping Devices, Websites, and Hosts • Perform quick and accurate ping operations • Test the reachability of devices, websites, and hosts • Essential for diagnosing network issues • Measure round-trip times and ensure network reliability LAN Scanner • Scan all devices on your local network • Identify and manage connected devices efficiently • Provides detailed information about every device on your network • Make it easier to manage and secure your network environment Extensive Settings • Tailor the app to your workflow with various settings • Include timestamps in logs • Customize encoding/decoding • Set a timer for sending repeated messages • Enhance automation and ensure accurate data handling Save and Load Network Devices • Save your network configurations for quick access later • Ideal for professionals managing multiple networks • Allow easy switching between different setups UDP TCP Network Utility is the ideal tool for network administrators, developers, and IT professionals who want full control over their network communication and diagnostics. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pulse

This companion app allows developers to view network request logs and debug network errors on Apple platforms. It integrates directly into apps via an SDK, offering advanced features like decoding error analysis and API mocking without needing custom certificates.

Highlights
  • View network request logs
  • Debug network errors
  • Analyze app performance
  • Decode errors
  • Mock URLSession APIs
  • Integrates at URLSession level
Features
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Pulse is a developer tool for logging and debugging network requests in apps developed for Apple platforms. This companion app allows you to view the logs collected by Pulse. The app requires a subscription to access its features, including: - View logs collected on your test devices - Debug network errors, including the decoding errors - Analyze the performance of the app using network metrics You can start using Pulse by integrating its free and open-source SDK that allows you to collect and view logs on your test devices. Unlike traditional network proxies, Pulse integrates into your app at the URLSession level, requiring no custom network root certificates. It also unlocks new powerful features, such as viewing the decoding errors and mocking the URLSession APIs. Privacy Policy: https://pulselogger.com/pulse-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

UDP TCP Network Utility4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: UDP TCP Network Utility at free with in-app purchases against Pulse's subscription. UDP TCP Network Utility also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Pulse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. UDP TCP Network Utility sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UDP TCP Network Utility against 5.0 for Pulse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of UDP TCP Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pulse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UDP TCP Network Utility ships an update every 8 months, Pulse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UDP TCP Network Utility versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUDP TCP Network UtilityPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYouri Berentsenkean.studio

Customer experience

UDP TCP Network Utility

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Pulse

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

UDP TCP Network Utility

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 6 Months$3.996 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime$6.99
2 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pulse Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pulse Pro14 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is UDP TCP Network Utility free?
UDP TCP Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UDP TCP Network Utility or Pulse?
UDP TCP Network Utility and Pulse are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do UDP TCP Network Utility or Pulse have ads?
UDP TCP Network Utility shows ads; Pulse does not.
Which is updated more often, UDP TCP Network Utility or Pulse?
UDP TCP Network Utility ships an update every 8 months, and Pulse every 3 weeks. Most recently, UDP TCP Network Utility was updated on September 7, 2026 and Pulse on September 22, 2026.

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