RackTrack vs Patch Panel Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RackTrack
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RackTrack - Your Homelab, Organized. Tired of scattered notes and forgotten IPs? RackTrack keeps your homelab info in one neat space. Add devices, track important details, and set reminders. Spend more time tinkering, and less time troubleshooting. - Key features - Add & Organize Devices - Keep track of IPs, VLANs, MACs, and more. Color-Code by Type - Instantly spot IoT, servers, and VMs at a glance. β’ Native Reminders - Schedule upgrades or maintenance in a place youβll actually see them. β’ One-Tap Access - Jump straight to a deviceβs web interface without digging for URLs. β’ Built in Privacy - Uses iCloud sync for secure storage that stays yours. - Why youβll love it - β’ Less Chaos β Replace messy spreadsheets with something made for the job. β’ Always Up to Date β Your data syncs across devices automatically. β’ Made with love β Built with the same attention to detail you put into your setup. - Use it anywhere - β’ At Home: Keep your lab neat and easy to manage. β’ At Work: Track small-business networks or test rigs. β’ On the Go: Check device info from your phone in seconds. - Contact - Questions? Comments? Crash logs? We're listening! support@returnvoid.studio
Patch Panel Manager
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Patch Panel Manager is a professional utility for network technicians and engineers who work with 19-inch rack mounted patch panels for copper and fibre cabling. Visualise and manage your patch panel infrastructure directly on your tablet or phone: β’ Visual Rack Overview β Pinch-to-zoom canvas renders every panel and port across your racks. Multiple levels of detail adapt as you zoom in and out. β’ Panel Management β Add panels to racks with configurable port counts, panel types (copper or fibre), RU positions and RU sizes. Organise panels across multiple buildings, rooms and racks. β’ Port & Termination Tracking β Record source and destination terminations for each port with full cable ID, cable type, strand/pair, rack, panel, port, device, device port, service and comment fields. β’ Patch Cable Management β Track patch cables between ports with cable type, length, colour and service details. Each port supports one patch cable with destination panel/port or external label. β’ Cable Trace β Follow the complete cable path from any port through patch cables and terminations. Visual chain diagram shows every hop with equipment and panel details. β’ CSV Export & Import β Full-fidelity CSV export preserves your entire patch panel structure. Import CSV files to restore or transfer data between devices. Row-level validation reports any errors with line numbers. β’ Multiple Buildings, Rooms & Racks β Organise your infrastructure hierarchically with multiple buildings, each containing rooms with racks and panels. β’ Works Completely Offline β All data is stored locally on your device. No internet connection or account required. Your data stays on your device. β’ Multi-Language Support β Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese. Patch Panel Manager is designed for field technicians, network engineers and anyone responsible for maintaining structured cabling infrastructure. Whether you are documenting an existing rack or planning new connections, Patch Panel Manager gives you a clear, zoomable view of your entire panel in the palm of your hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Patch Panel Manager at 3 against RackTrack's 1. Patch Panel Manager also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RackTrack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Patch Panel Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | RackTrack | Patch Panel Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Return Void Studios | BENJAMIN MARCEL VENTURATO |
In-app purchases
RackTrack
- Kilobyte Tip$0.99
- Megabyte Tip$4.99
- Gigabyte Tip$9.99
Patch Panel Manager
- Pro Upgrade$5.99
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