Comparison

PAKEDOU vs NetCLI

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 building and connecting various network devices. Learn networking concepts through interactive simulations, troubleshooting dropped packets, and daily challenges. Offers both beginner-friendly and realistic modes for comprehensive learning.

Highlights
  • Real-time network packet visualization
  • 14 types of network devices
  • HTTP, DNS, ICMP, ARP, TCP packet simulation
  • Simple and realistic simulation modes
  • Packet drop explanation and hints
  • Daily network outage challenges
  • SQL injection and XSS test packets
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. WHO IT IS FOR - Anyone who wants to see how networks really work - Students preparing for CCNA, CompTIA Network+ or similar certifications - Trainers looking for hands-on material for new engineers - Anyone who wants to learn routing, NAT and VLANs by doing TWO MODES Simple mode: packets are delivered as soon as the cables are connected. Routing and MAC resolution are automatic, so beginners can start right away. Realistic mode: behaves like a real network. You need routing tables, default gateways, ARP resolution, the TCP 3-way handshake and DNS name resolution. LEARN FROM EVERY DROP When a packet is dropped, the app explains why it failed and gives a hint to fix it. On a timeout, it explains what went wrong at the device where the packet got stuck. 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 before it is published: it is guaranteed to be broken and guaranteed to be fixable. Inside the day's challenge, Free users can also use Pro devices. After clearing it, share your moves, hints and time. Offline, 14 bundled challenges are always available. Pro users can also replay the past 30 days. FEATURES - 14 device types: Client, Server, Router, L2/L3/VLAN Switch, Firewall, Load Balancer, NAT, DNS Server, WAF, CDN, Proxy, Internet - Color-coded protocols: HTTP, DNS, ICMP, ARP, TCP - Device settings: IP address and subnet, routing table, ACL rules, VLAN ID, DNS records, NAT rules and more - Tap a log line to see the packet's L2-L7 details - Send packets by hand or automatically, or send by domain name (DNS query, then HTTP) - SQL injection and XSS test packets to try out a WAF - Save and load networks (Free: 1 slot, Pro: 5 slots) - Playback speed from 0.25x to 10x, pinch to zoom, drag to pan - A short tutorial and a starter network on first launch - Available in 74 languages, following your device language: the screens, the logs and Today's Outage FREE AND PRO Free: 5 device types, up to 5 devices, 1 save slot, with ads. Pro (one-time in-app purchase, price shown in the store): all 14 device types, unlimited devices, 5 save slots, no ads, detailed logs, the past 30 days of Today's Outage. Already purchased? Tap "Pro" in the toolbar, then "Restore Purchase". PRIVACY No account is needed and your networks stay on your device. The Free version shows ads from Google AdMob, which receives data such as device identifiers. On first launch, iOS asks whether the app may track you (App Tracking Transparency); ads are personalized only if you allow it. You can change this at any time under "?" > "Ad settings". See the privacy policy for details.

About

NetCLI

This app offers a hands-on Cisco network simulator for CCNA preparation. Practice real Cisco IOS commands, build and configure networks, and troubleshoot issues with daily challenges. It includes subnetting trainers, command references, and guided lessons.

Highlights
  • Real Cisco IOS command line practice
  • Network building and configuration
  • Daily troubleshooting challenges
  • Subnetting trainer with multiple levels
  • Command library and config explainer
  • CCNA-style practice questions
Features
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NetCLI is a free, hands-on Cisco network simulator for CCNA on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Build a network, type real Cisco IOS commands on routers and switches, and see the result in the topology. Practice subnetting, IPv6, Wi-Fi and troubleshooting anywhere. Practice familiar Cisco IOS commands from Packet Tracer in offline labs, wherever you study. Made for students preparing for the CCNA 200-301 exam, networking classes and anyone who wants to understand how networks really work. A NEW BROKEN NETWORK EVERY DAY • Daily troubleshooting: every day someone calls with a network problem – a port that's down, a wrong mask, two PCs on one IP, Wi-Fi that won't connect. Find the fault in the IOS terminal and prove the fix with your own ping • One free job every day, with a different fault, network and caller • Stamp your work orders through the week, and try a day again for a better stamp BUILD AND CONFIGURE YOUR OWN NETWORK • My Lab: add routers, switches and PCs, connect them and configure each device from its own terminal, with notes for each lab. The free lab supports up to 6 devices and one named save • Cisco IOS command line: user, privileged and global configuration mode, show commands, ? help and IOS-style error messages • PC command prompt that works like the one in Packet Tracer • Ping and packet trace to test your network • Wi-Fi: set up an access point with an SSID and a WPA2 key, then get a laptop online • Starter topologies and guided exercises when you don't know where to begin LEARN STEP BY STEP • Guided lessons from networking basics to CCNA topics • Readiness Check: a free, timed set of CCNA-style questions to see where you stand • Quiz: multiple-choice networking questions at different difficulty levels SUBNETTING AND IP ADDRESSING • Subnetting trainer with four difficulty levels: get a random IP and prefix, then find the network, broadcast, host range and usable hosts • Subnet practice for VLSM and CIDR, with an IPv6 example NETWORK REFERENCE TOOLS • Command library: look up Cisco IOS commands for VLANs, OSPF routing, ACLs, DHCP, NAT/PAT, IPv6, SSH and diagnostics, and open a lab scenario to try them • Config Explainer: paste a Cisco configuration and get a plain-English explanation of every line • Packet Tracer guides: step-by-step walkthroughs for common lab scenarios • Troubleshooting playbooks: work layer by layer through the OSI model with the right show commands • Interactive OSI model and network map THE BLOOM PROTOCOL: AN IT MYSTERY It's 2003. Per-Tommy put the coffee maker on the network. Solve faults in the terminal. The prologue and first episode are free, episode 2 is in Enable. NETCLI ENABLE • The basement: a new customer every day. Build a small business network from an empty floor, and Per-Tommy checks it before sign-off • Ticket queue: eight tickets a day, P1 to P4, and a title that climbs as you close them • More daily jobs, with VLAN and static route faults • Full CCNA practice exams with explanations, topic scores and lab questions • Up to 36 devices per lab, multiple saves and cable choices • Full command library, quiz bank, lab guides, terminal scenarios and IPv6 practice One payment gives you 100 days of access. No subscription, no automatic renewal. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS A free account syncs your learning progress. Labs stay on your device, with manual transfer available in Enable. The app interface is available in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Turkish and Hindi. Lessons and IOS commands stay in English, as on the CCNA exam. Whether you're preparing for the CCNA exam, doing homework for a networking course or refreshing your Cisco skills, NetCLI gives you a hands-on network lab wherever you are. NetCLI is an independent learning app. It is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco, Cisco IOS, CCNA and Packet Tracer are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Screenshots

PAKEDOU4 screens
NetCLI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NetCLI at none against PAKEDOU's shown. NetCLI also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 NetCLI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PAKEDOU ships an update every 8 days, NetCLI every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PAKEDOU versus NetCLI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAKEDOUNetCLI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuji Bit Inc.Christian Garmann Schjelderup

Customer experience

PAKEDOU

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

NetCLI

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PAKEDOU

No in-app purchases

None

NetCLI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PAKEDOU free?
PAKEDOU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetCLI free?
NetCLI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PAKEDOU or NetCLI?
PAKEDOU and NetCLI are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PAKEDOU or NetCLI have ads?
PAKEDOU shows ads; NetCLI does not.
Which is updated more often, PAKEDOU or NetCLI?
PAKEDOU ships an update every 8 days, and NetCLI every 4 days. Most recently, PAKEDOU was updated on November 13, 2026 and NetCLI on November 13, 2026.

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