Comparison

EasyArduinoBleTerm vs knock(1)

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

Head to head
About

EasyArduinoBleTerm

Features
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Using Arduino's BLE, we can create a terminal and plotter similar to the Arduino IDE. The plotter's width can also be changed over time with your finger. Operation has been confirmed with the ESP32_BleSerial library.

About

knock(1)

This utility app allows you to remotely open firewall ports on your server using a saved sequence of connection attempts from your iPhone. It supports TCP or UDP for each port and provides live feedback on the connection status.

Highlights
  • Save and reuse multiple host configurations
  • Per-port TCP or UDP selection
  • Configurable inter-packet delay
  • Live per-port result display
  • Native SwiftUI interface
  • No tracking or analytics
Features
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Knock is a minimal, native port-knocking client for iOS. Open ports in your firewall - SSH, VPN, admin panels - by sending a saved sequence from your iPhone. Save named configurations with a host, a list of ports, a delay, and a timeout. Each port can be independently TCP or UDP. Run the sequence with a single tap and watch each knock's result stream in live. FEATURES • Save and reuse multiple host configurations • Per-port TCP or UDP selection • Configurable inter-packet delay and socket timeout • Live per-port result display • Clean SwiftUI interface, native look and feel • No tracking, no analytics, no accounts HOW IT WORKS Port knocking is a technique for opening firewall ports on demand: your server watches for a specific sequence of connection attempts (for example, TCP/7000, UDP/8000, TCP/9000), and only opens a protected service like SSH after seeing the right pattern. knock(1) lets you send those sequences from your phone, allowing you to connect to your servers on the go. COMPATIBLE knock(1)'s behavior matches the reference jvinet/knock client - if your server runs knockd, knock(1) works out of the box. PRIVACY knock(1) connects only to the hosts you configure. It does not send telemetry, does not use analytics SDKs, and does not require an account. Your saved configurations stay on your device.

Screenshots

EasyArduinoBleTerm3 screens
knock(1)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: knock(1) at every 2 months against EasyArduinoBleTerm's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyArduinoBleTerm ships an update every 4 months, knock(1) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
EasyArduinoBleTerm versus knock(1): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyArduinoBleTermknock(1)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYasushi TauchiJeffrey Cousens

In-app purchases

None

EasyArduinoBleTerm

No in-app purchases

None

knock(1)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyArduinoBleTerm free?
EasyArduinoBleTerm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is knock(1) free?
knock(1) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EasyArduinoBleTerm or knock(1) have ads?
Neither EasyArduinoBleTerm nor knock(1) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyArduinoBleTerm or knock(1)?
EasyArduinoBleTerm ships an update every 4 months, and knock(1) every 2 months. Most recently, EasyArduinoBleTerm was updated on October 12, 2026 and knock(1) on September 26, 2026.

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