Comparison

Chmod Toolkit vs NetConfig Suite

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

Head to head
About

Chmod Toolkit

Master Unix file permissions with this comprehensive learning tool. Practice exam simulations, spaced repetition, and detailed progress tracking to prepare for Linux certifications or server hardening. Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Unix permissions mastery
  • Certification exam simulation
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Domain-specific study
  • Progress tracking dashboard
  • Multi-device support with iCloud sync
Features
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The most comprehensive Unix permissions learning tool available on any platform. Master chmod, chown, umask, ACLs, SELinux, and everything in between, then prove you know it under real exam conditions. Whether you're preparing for a Linux certification exam, hardening production servers, or learning Unix for the first time, Chmod Toolkit gives you the knowledge, the practice, and the proof. SIMULATE REAL CERTIFICATION EXAMS Three cert-specific exam modes that match actual exam methodology. Linux+ simulation: 90 questions, 90-minute timer, scaled scoring to 720/900. LPIC-1: 60 questions with fill-in-the-blank, 90 minutes, scored to 500/800. RHCSA: 18 hands-on tasks, 3 hours, reference materials available, just like the real exam. Skip, flag, and return to any question. Domain-by-domain results tell you exactly where to improve. READY FOR iPHONE DUO Every screen lays out for the inner display, in any orientation, and keeps its place through a fold. Prop the phone open and Flashcards settle on either side of the crease. MASTER PERMISSIONS, NOT JUST MEMORIZE THEM Spaced repetition tracks what you actually know, not what you crammed yesterday. Reviews are scheduled based on your accuracy, spending time where it matters most. Eight question types keep you sharp: multiple choice, type the octal, symbolic conversion, true/false, scenarios, fill-in-the-blank, typed commands, and multi-step task planning. Get an answer wrong and ChmodIQ shows exactly what your answer would do, bit by bit, next to the right one. PREPARE BY EXAM DOMAIN Study by exam domain for CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006), LPIC-1, and RHCSA. Every question maps to specific exam objectives so you know exactly what you're covering. Domain-by-domain progress tracking tells you when you're ready to test, and where to focus when you're not. SEE YOUR GROWTH A full stats dashboard with interactive charts shows your accuracy trends, category strengths, question type breakdown, difficulty performance, and certification readiness. Triple progress rings, daily challenge streaks, and engagement metrics give you the complete picture. A COMPLETE MASTERY SYSTEM Learn the concepts with structured study topics. Practice with quizzes and daily challenges. Reinforce with flashcards that surface questions you've already attempted. Track your readiness with the stats dashboard. Prove it with exam simulation. Calculate permissions instantly, scan for security issues, and diagnose errors, all on-device. Every feature serves one goal: mastery. BUILT FOR EVERY APPLE DEVICE iPhone with haptic feedback and sound effects. iPad with full-screen layouts and split view. Mac with native sidebar navigation, keyboard shortcuts, and drag-and-drop folder scanning. iCloud syncs your progress across all your devices automatically. One purchase. No subscription. Every future update included. No account required. No data leaves your device. Your progress, your privacy.

About

NetConfig Suite

This toolkit generates secure, ready-to-deploy command-line interface scripts for network engineers and IT professionals. It simplifies complex configurations for routing, switching, security, storage, and wireless networks, offering educational context and troubleshooting guides.

Highlights
  • Instant CLI script generation
  • Routing & Switching configurations
  • Advanced Dynamic Routing
  • Security & Firewall policies
  • SAN and WLC provisioning
  • Built-in educational context
  • Command reference & troubleshooting
Features
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NetConfig Suite is the ultimate all-in-one configuration generator and toolkit built specifically for Network Engineers, IT Professionals, and Cisco Certification Students (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE). Whether you are provisioning a new enterprise site, setting up complex routing protocols, or securing your perimeter, NetConfig Suite eliminates syntax errors and saves you hours of manual typing. Stop relying on messy text files and outdated scripts. With a sleek, intuitive interface, NetConfig Suite allows you to input your topology variables and instantly generates secure, flawless, ready-to-deploy command-line interface (CLI) scripts. KEY FEATURES & GENERATORS • Routing & Switching (IOS & NX-OS) Instantly build base configurations, VLANs, Router-on-a-Stick, Spanning Tree (STP), and DHCP pools. Support for both standard Catalyst IOS and enterprise Nexus (NX-OS) environments, including vPC and iSCSI setups. • Advanced Dynamic Routing Deploy complex routing topologies without the headache. Generate precise configurations for OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, complete with neighbor adjacencies, AS numbers, and passive interfaces. • Security & Firewalls Lock down your network with confidence. Generate configurations for Standard and Extended ACLs, NAT/PAT, GRE Tunnels, and robust Firewall security policies (supporting standard Firewalls and Next-Generation Threat Defense systems). • Storage Area Networks (MDS) Navigating SANs has never been easier. Build out Cisco MDS configurations, manage VSANs, and configure Fibre Channel zoning with dedicated SAN generation tools. • Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) Quickly provision Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers with secure SSIDs, management interfaces, and RADIUS authentication settings. MORE THAN JUST A GENERATOR • Built-in Educational Context Not sure why a specific command is needed? Every configuration option includes built-in "Why?" context explaining the purpose of the command and enterprise best practices. It’s like having a senior engineer looking over your shoulder. • Complete Command Reference & Troubleshooting Access an extensive library of Cisco commands and interactive troubleshooting guides. Whether you are hunting down a Layer 2 loop or a Layer 3 routing issue, our guided troubleshooters will point you in the right direction.

Screenshots

Chmod Toolkit4 screens
NetConfig Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetConfig Suite at none against Chmod Toolkit's 1. Chmod Toolkit's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Chmod Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetConfig Suite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chmod Toolkit against 5.0 for NetConfig Suite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chmod Toolkit versus NetConfig Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChmod ToolkitNetConfig Suite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert FrederiqueAlberto Huesca

Customer experience

Chmod Toolkit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NetConfig Suite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chmod Toolkit

One-time1
  • Pro Features$24.99
None

NetConfig Suite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chmod Toolkit free?
Chmod Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetConfig Suite free?
NetConfig Suite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chmod Toolkit or NetConfig Suite?
Chmod Toolkit and NetConfig Suite are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Chmod Toolkit or NetConfig Suite have ads?
Neither Chmod Toolkit nor NetConfig Suite shows ads.

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