Comparison

NodePass vs PoBase

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

Head to head
About

NodePass

This open-source network tunneling solution provides enterprise-grade TCP/UDP connectivity with an all-in-one architecture. It offers zero-configuration deployment, intelligent connection pooling, and tiered TLS encryption for complex network scenarios. Designed for DevOps and system administrators.

Highlights
  • TCP/UDP tunneling and protocol conversion
  • Intelligent connection pooling
  • Tiered TLS encryption
  • Zero-configuration deployment
  • Cross-platform, multi-architecture support
  • Real-time monitoring and visualization
Features
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NodePass is a control plane for NodePass masters and Nowhere OpenCtrl controllers: every tunnel you run, on every host, in one app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Add a master with its URL and API key, scan a QR code or open an np:// link, and the app keeps a live picture of it: instances and their state, throughput, connections, latency and logs, plus the host's CPU, memory and network. Start, stop and restart from anywhere. Edit a tunnel as typed parameters with their defaults explained, or as the raw URL. Masters sync through your private iCloud to every device; keys never go anywhere else. LIVE, NOT POLLED • Server-Sent Events keep every instance current the moment it changes. Polling takes over when a stream drops. • Throughput sparklines, connection counts and latency per instance. CPU, memory, swap and network gauges per host. • Search by name, endpoint, tag:value or #tag. Filter, sort and group by status, type, traffic, latency, auto-restart or any tag. ACT ON MANY AT ONCE • Select instances and start, stop, restart, reset counters, delete, set the auto-restart policy or stamp a tag on all of them, with a per-instance report at the end. EDIT WITH CONFIDENCE • The instance URL becomes a table of parameters. Every known key gets a control matched to its type, with its default and whether it applies to the role; unknown keys stay editable. Switch to the raw URL at any time; validation runs as you type. • See the stored URL next to the configuration the master actually runs, with the defaults it injected called out. • A log console per instance with level filters, follow mode and export. TOOLS • TCP Ping from one master or all of them. • URL Inspector explains every parameter of a NodePass or Nowhere URL and can turn it into a new instance. • API Console sends raw requests, with templates for every endpoint. WIDGETS • Master Overview shows the host gauges and the instances of one master, errors first. Masters shows the health of several at once. • Every size on the Home Screen and the Mac desktop, plus Lock Screen and watch face accessories. Rows open in the app. SIRI, SHORTCUTS AND SPOTLIGHT • Masters and instances are Shortcuts entities. Find Instances filters by status, type, master, endpoint or tag. • An action for every operation: status, start, stop, restart, reset traffic, auto-restart, create, delete, TCP Ping and open. • Say "Restart edge-tunnel in NodePass" or "Is edge-tunnel running in NodePass" and get an interactive card. Everything runs in the background without opening the app. ON APPLE WATCH • Your masters arrive from your iPhone; nothing to type. Health and counts in the list, host gauges and throughput for a master, live status and traffic for an instance. • Start, Stop, Restart and the auto-restart toggle on your wrist, with the same Siri and Shortcuts actions. • Complications for watch faces and the Smart Stack, where a master in trouble comes forward. ON iPAD • Instances fill the width beside the sidebar as a grid of live cards. The selection opens in an inspector: the host gauges, or the instance's controls, traffic, configuration, metadata and logs. ON THE MAC • A native macOS app: a sortable table with the columns you choose, multiple selection, grouping, an inspector and Activity Monitor-style host metrics. • Drag rows out as URLs; drop or paste a URL onto a master to create an instance. • Every operation in the menus, with keyboard shortcuts. Masters and logs in their own windows. • A menu bar item shows every master's health and keeps data flowing after the last window closes. • Desktop widgets with full instance lists and a fleet table. BOTH FLAVORS, ONE APP • NodePass masters (api/v1, server and client instances) and Nowhere OpenCtrl controllers (api/v2, portal, vector and egress instances) side by side. Pick the flavor or let the app detect it; trust self-signed certificates per master.

About

PoBase

Features
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PoBase is a powerful mobile management application that allows you to easily manage your PocketBase accounts from your iPhone or iPad. Access it from anywhere without relying on PocketBase's official web interface: View and edit collections Create, update, and delete records User management and authorisation File uploading/downloading Real-time data tracking Monitor settings and system status Managing your self-hosted PocketBase backends is now in your pocket! An indispensable mobile assistant for developers, indie makers, and self-hosted project owners. Features: • Support for multiple PocketBase instances • Secure authentication (email/password + OAuth) • Collection schema viewing • Filtering, sorting, and searching • Batch operation support • Dark mode & modern iOS design • Fast and lightweight – runs entirely locally Compatible with the open-source PocketBase backend project (pocketbase.io). We welcome your feedback – we're listening to your feature suggestions! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.erayjs.com/pobase/privacy

Screenshots

NodePass4 screens
PoBase2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NodePass at Free against PoBase's $2.99. PoBase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). On update cadence, 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

NodePass is free to download; PoBase costs $2.99 up front. NodePass sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PoBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NodePass ships an update every 3 weeks, PoBase monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NodePass versus PoBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodePassPoBase
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS27.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArgsment LimitedEray Can Topcu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NodePass

One-time3
  • Tip Small$1.99
  • Tip Medium$4.99
  • Tip Large$9.99
None

PoBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NodePass free?
NodePass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PoBase free?
PoBase costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NodePass or PoBase have ads?
Neither NodePass nor PoBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NodePass or PoBase?
NodePass ships an update every 3 weeks, and PoBase monthly. Most recently, NodePass was updated on November 6, 2026 and PoBase on November 13, 2026.

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