Comparison

Upper vs xInfra

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

Head to head
About

Upper

Features
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Take Control of S3 Storage – Right from Shortcuts Whether you're a cloud expert or just exploring S3-compatible storage, Upper makes it effortless to: • Create, list, and delete buckets • Check if buckets/files exist • Upload, download, list, and delete files • Change ACL for buckets and files Why You’ll Love Upper • Compatible with AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Scaleway, MinIO (with TLS), Hetzner, and other S3-compatible providers • Fully integrated with the Apple Shortcuts app • One-time purchase – no subscriptions, no in-app purchases • Privacy-friendly – only opt-out, anonymized telemetry to improve the app • Clean, minimal UI that stays out of your way Getting Started is Easy 1. Install Upper 2. Add and configure your S3 endpoints in Upper 3. Open the Shortcuts app → tap “Add Action” → search for “Upper” 4. Choose your desired S3 action, select an endpoint – done! Happy automating!

About

xInfra

This app provides network engineers and system administrators with powerful SNMP monitoring and SSH/Telnet client capabilities on their mobile devices. It allows for instant infrastructure health visualization, troubleshooting, and remote server management.

Highlights
  • Advanced SNMP Monitoring (GET/WALK/SET)
  • Professional SSH & Telnet Client
  • Device Organizer & Inventory Management
  • Local Encryption & Biometric Security
  • Supports SNMP v1, v2c, v3, SSH, Telnet
  • Customizable Fonts and Themes
Features
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xInfra is the ultimate SNMP Network Monitor and SSH/Telnet Client for iOS. Designed for Network Engineers, System Administrators, and DevOps professionals who need to visualize their infrastructure health and troubleshoot issues instantly from their pocket. Whether you are monitoring switch ports, checking router uptime, or managing Linux servers, xInfra puts professional network tools at your fingertips. Key Features: • Advanced SNMP Monitoring xInfra provides a comprehensive SNMP manager with dedicated views for critical device data. System: Instantly view vital device information including System Description, Uptime, Contact, and Location. Verify device identity and running software versions at a glance. Interfaces Tab: Monitor the status of all network interfaces. View Admin/Oper status, In/Out traffic counters, errors, and physical addresses (MAC). Identify bandwidth bottlenecks or disconnected ports immediately. Walk: Explore the full SNMP MIB tree of your device. Perform an SNMP Walk to discover available OIDs and inspect configuration values that aren't exposed in standard views. GET/SET: A powerful OID testing tool. specific OIDs to retrieve custom data points or use SNMP SET to modify device configurations (Write access required). Includes a built-in MIB Dictionary to resolve OIDs to human-readable names. • Professional SSH & Telnet Client Desktop-Class Terminal: A robust emulator supporting ANSI colors, UTF-8, and special keys. Perfect for vim, htop, screen, and tmux. Secure Shell (SSH v2): Secure remote access with support for modern encryption algorithms. Legacy Support: Full Telnet client for managing legacy network equipment. Customization: Choose professional fonts (JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, Menlo) and switch between Dark and Light themes. Virtual Keypad: Quick access to ESC, CTRL, ALT, TAB, Arrow keys, and Function keys. Inventory Management Device Organizer: Group devices by type (Router, Switch, Firewall, Server, Modem). Seamless Sync: (Premium) Sync your device inventory across all your iOS devices using encrypted iCloud storage. Local Encryption: Credentials are stored exclusively on your device using iOS Keychain encryption. Privacy First: No tracking, no analytics, no external servers. Direct connection to your infrastructure. Biometric Security: Lock the app with FaceID or TouchID. • Supported Protocols SNMP: v1, v2c, v3 SSH Telnet • Why xInfra? xInfra is optimized for mobile troubleshooting, check an interface status via SNMP, then jump into an SSH session to fix it. It is the perfect mobile companion for tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, or Nagios users who need mobile access. • xInfra Pro (In-App Purchase) Full SNMP Set support to configure devices remotely. Securely backup and sync your devices across all your Apple devices. Run multiple concurrent SSH/Telnet sessions. Support for Jump Hosts and SOCKS5 Proxies. Import your own MIB files for specialized device support. Download xInfra today and take control of your network infrastructure! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://xinfra.routecore.io/privacy Note: This app is a professional network management client. To use this application, you must have administration access to your own existing network infrastructure (such as Servers, Routers, Switches, or IoT devices) that support SNMP, SSH, or Telnet protocols. This app acts as a secure client to connect to your devices; it does not provide any cloud servers, VPNs, or managed infrastructure services.

Screenshots

Upper4 screens
xInfra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: xInfra at Free against Upper's $2.99. xInfra also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). Upper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

xInfra is free to download; Upper costs $2.99 up front. xInfra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Upper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Upper versus xInfra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpperxInfra
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPaul HaedrichRoutecore LLC

In-app purchases

None

Upper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

xInfra

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Upper free?
Upper costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is xInfra free?
xInfra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Upper or xInfra have ads?
Neither Upper nor xInfra shows ads.

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