Comparison

PAKEDOU vs ReadySec

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

Head to head
About

PAKEDOU

Visualize real-time network packet flow by placing and connecting various network devices. Learn networking concepts through interactive simulations, with detailed feedback on packet failures and two progressive learning modes.

Highlights
  • 14 network device types
  • Real-time packet flow visualization
  • Simple and Realistic simulation modes
  • Detailed educational feedback on failures
  • Daily network outage challenges
  • 16-language UI support
Features
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PAKEDOU is a simulation app that visualizes network packet flow in real time. Place and connect 14 types of network devices - Router, L2 Switch, Firewall, Load Balancer, NAT, DNS Server, WAF, CDN, and more - on a canvas, and watch HTTP, DNS, ICMP, ARP, and TCP packets flow through your topology with animations. [Who is this for?] - Anyone who wants to visually understand how networks work - Students preparing for CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or similar certifications - Trainers looking for hands-on teaching material for new engineers - Anyone who wants to learn routing, NAT, and VLAN by doing [Two modes for progressive learning] Simple Mode: Packets are delivered just by connecting cables. Routing and MAC resolution are automatic. Even networking beginners can start exploring immediately. Realistic Mode: Simulates real network behavior. Requires routing table configuration, default gateways, ARP resolution (broadcast request -> unicast reply), TCP 3-way handshake (SYN -> SYN+ACK -> ACK), and DNS name resolution. [Educational feedback] When a packet is dropped, the app shows "Why it failed" with an explanation and a hint to fix it. On timeout, a device-type-specific explanation is auto-generated based on where the packet got stuck. [Key Features] - 14 network device types (Client, Server, Router, L2/L3/VLAN Switch, Firewall, LB, NAT, DNS, WAF, CDN, Proxy, Internet) - Color-coded protocol display: HTTP, DNS, ICMP, ARP, TCP - Device configuration (IP/subnet, routing table, ACL rules, VLAN ID, DNS A records, NAT rules, etc.) - Tap a log entry to expand L2-L7 packet details - Manual/auto packet send (choose protocol, source, destination) - Domain-based send (auto DNS query -> HTTP send for real-world flow experience) - SQL injection and XSS attack packets (for WAF testing) - Save/load topology (Free 1 slot / Pro 5 slots) - Playback speed control (0.25x-10x) - Pinch-zoom and pan navigation - First-launch tutorial (6 swipeable pages, each with a built-in Canvas animation) - Starter topology auto-load (Client -> L2 Switch -> Server placed right after the tutorial) - UI in 16 languages (Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Russian, Italian, Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese) auto-detected from device locale [Today's Outage] Every day, one broken network arrives. Send packets, read the logs, fix the settings, then check your answer. Every challenge is verified by the simulator itself before it is published: it is guaranteed to be broken and guaranteed to be fixable. Inside the day's challenge, Free users can also operate Pro devices (Firewall, DNS Server, VLAN Switch, Load Balancer, WAF). After clearing it, share your move count, hints used and time. Offline, 14 bundled challenges are always available. Story, hints and explanation come in all 16 languages. Pro users can also replay the past 30 days. [Free / Pro] Free: 5 device types, max 5 devices, 1 save slot, with ads Pro (one-time purchase, price shown in the store): all 14 device types, unlimited devices, 5 save slots, no ads, detailed logs, past 30 days of Today's Outage Already purchased? Tap "Pro" in the toolbar, then "Restore Purchase". [Privacy] Topologies you create are stored locally on the device, and the app itself does not send your data to external servers. The Free version displays Unity Ads, whose SDK collects device identifiers and similar data. See our privacy policy for details. Ads are shown only after you choose whether to allow personalized ads on first launch, and you can turn personalized ads off at any time under "?" > "Ad settings".

About

ReadySec

Prepare for certification exams with practice questions and flashcards. Track your progress across exam domains and access detailed explanations for every answer. Offers flexible pricing with a free trial and one-time purchase options.

Highlights
  • Practice exams
  • Flashcards
  • Targeted domain study
  • Per-domain readiness scores
  • Progress tracking
  • Detailed answer explanations
  • 52 industry certifications
Features
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Pass your certification exam — on the first try. Free practice questions and flashcards for every certification — no subscription required. When you're ready for the full question bank, start a 3-day free trial. Study with thousands of expert-written questions across 52 industry certifications from CompTIA, ISC2, AWS, Cisco, ISACA, EC-Council, Juniper, Microsoft, and Google Cloud. Track your readiness across every exam domain so you know exactly where you stand before test day. THREE WAYS TO STUDY - Practice Exams — Timed, randomized tests pulled fresh from the question bank. Never the same exam twice. - Flashcards — Mapped to real exam objectives. Tap to flip, swipe to rate your confidence. - Targeted Training — Zero in on your weakest domains. Study exactly what you need, nothing you don't. KNOW WHERE YOU STAND - Per-domain readiness scores show exactly where you're strong and where you need work - Track progress across every certification you're studying for - Study streaks and history keep you accountable BUILT FOR THE REAL EXAM - Every question aligned to official exam objectives and domain weights - Detailed explanations for every answer — learn why, not just what - Reviewed by subject-matter experts for accuracy and clarity FLEXIBLE PRICING - All study modes, readiness tracking, and analytics are available to every user — nothing is feature-gated - Free sample questions and flashcards for every certification — always available - Only need one cert? Buy it individually for a one-time price — lifetime access, no subscription - Want it all? Start a 3-day free trial of ReadySec Premium and unlock the complete question bank for every certification 52 CERTIFICATIONS COVERED CompTIA - A+ Core 1 - A+ Core 2 - CySA+ - Network+ - Security+ - SecurityX AWS - Advanced Networking – Specialty - Cloud Practitioner - CloudOps Engineer – Associate - Data Engineer – Associate - Developer – Associate - DevOps Engineer – Professional - Machine Learning Engineer – Associate - Security – Specialty - Solutions Architect – Associate - Solutions Architect – Professional ISC2 - CC - CCSP - CGRC - CISSP - SSCP Cisco - CCNA - CCNP Enterprise - CCNP Security - CyberOps Associate - DevNet Associate Microsoft - AZ-104 - AZ-305 - AZ-500 - AZ-900 - PL-300 Google Cloud - Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE) - Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) - Professional Cloud Developer (PCD) - Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer (PCDE) - Professional Cloud Network Engineer (PCNE) - Professional Cloud Security Engineer (PCSE) - Professional Data Engineer (PDE) ISACA - CCOA - CDPSE - CGEIT - CISA - CISM - CRISC EC-Council - CCISO - CEH - CHFI - CND - CPENT Juniper - JNCIA-Junos - JNCIS-ENT - JNCIS-SEC

Screenshots

PAKEDOU4 screens
ReadySec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PAKEDOU at none against ReadySec's 10. ReadySec's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and monetization model 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. ReadySec sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. PAKEDOU 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 PAKEDOU against 5.0 for ReadySec. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadySec has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PAKEDOU ships an update every 5 days, ReadySec every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PAKEDOU versus ReadySec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAKEDOUReadySec
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuji Bit Inc.JOHN COLEMAN GREENWAY

Customer experience

PAKEDOU

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

ReadySec

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PAKEDOU

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ReadySec

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
One-time9
  • ISC2 CCSP$19.99
  • ISC2 CGRC$19.99
  • ISACA CISM$19.99
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  • GCP Cloud Security Engineer$19.99
  • AWS Security Specialty$19.99
  • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty$19.99
  • Azure Solutions Architect$19.99
  • ISC2 CISSP$24.99
  • ISACA CGEIT$24.99

Questions

Is PAKEDOU free?
PAKEDOU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadySec free?
ReadySec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PAKEDOU or ReadySec?
PAKEDOU and ReadySec are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do PAKEDOU or ReadySec have ads?
PAKEDOU shows ads; ReadySec does not.
Which is updated more often, PAKEDOU or ReadySec?
PAKEDOU ships an update every 5 days, and ReadySec every 2 days. Most recently, PAKEDOU was updated on October 31, 2026 and ReadySec on November 5, 2026.

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