Comparison

PLANET CloudNMS vs U

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

Head to head
About

PLANET CloudNMS

Features
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PLANET CloudNMS App is an intelligent mobile application designed to extend the capabilities of PLANET CloudNMS platform, enabling users to manage and monitor their networks in real time from anywhere, anytime. With CloudNMS App, administrators can easily access the status of network devices, receive instant alerts, and perform remote configurations directly from their smartphones or tablets. It provides seamless integration with PLANET CloudNMS, delivering a unified cloud-based and mobile-first management experience. ________________________________________ Features ● Intuitive mobile interface with real-time monitoring and management of devices via the CloudNMS platform. ● Quick overview of the entire network through the Managed Device page and interactive dashboard. ● Monitor and control PLANET wireless APs: system information, Wi-Fi status, client details, and security settings. ● Manage PLANET switches: port and VLAN status, PoE power usage, traffic statistics, and Layer 2 features. ● Monitor routers, gateways, and other PLANET devices including media converters, HaLow IoT gateways. ● Instant push notifications for alerts such as downtime, traffic anomalies, and security events. ● No additional hardware required — cloud-based architecture for cost-efficient management. ________________________________________ Supported Devices ● PLANET managed switches, wireless APs/routers, gateways, media converters, and more.

About

U

This tool helps building automation professionals discover and interact with BACnet/IP devices on their local network. It allows users to scan for devices, view objects, and read properties through an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Automatic BACnet/IP device scanning
  • View and filter discovered devices
  • Browse device objects
  • Read device properties
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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U-BACnet is a powerful tool for discovering and interacting with BACnet/IP devices directly from your device. -Automatically scans your local network for BACnet devices -View and filter discovered devices -Browse device objects and read properties -User-friendly interface for building automation professionals Whether you're a building engineer, technician, or BACnet developer, U-BACnet helps streamline diagnostics and device discovery in the field. Privacy Policy: https://ubacnet.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PLANET CloudNMS4 screens
U3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLANET CloudNMS at none against U's 3. U's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. U sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PLANET CloudNMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLANET CloudNMS ships an update every 3 weeks, U every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PLANET CloudNMS versus U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLANET CloudNMSU
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLANET Technology Corporation.IMMA MOLINA

In-app purchases

None

PLANET CloudNMS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

U

Subscriptions3
  • U-BACnet Premium$2.997 Days
  • U-BACnet Premium$9.991 Month
  • U-BACnet Premium$99.991 Year

Questions

Is PLANET CloudNMS free?
PLANET CloudNMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is U free?
U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PLANET CloudNMS or U have ads?
Neither PLANET CloudNMS nor U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLANET CloudNMS or U?
PLANET CloudNMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and U every 9 days. Most recently, PLANET CloudNMS was updated on September 14, 2026 and U on June 5, 2026.

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