Comparison

404 Network vs KVM Client

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

Head to head
About

404 Network

This app offers a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for iOS and macOS. It provides professional-grade features for network engineers and security enthusiasts, with options for advanced AI assistance and remote diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Real ICMP Ping with live latency charts
  • Visual Traceroute with hop-by-hop analysis
  • DNS Lookup with multiple server comparison
  • Port Scanner with service detection
  • AI Assistant powered by Claude or Apple Intelligence
  • Remote Sensor dispatch
  • NFC Toolkit
Features
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404 Network brings network diagnostic tools to iOS and macOS. Whether you're a network engineer troubleshooting connectivity or a security enthusiast auditing your home network, 404 gives you professional-grade tools in a beautiful native app. CORE TOOLS (FREE) • Real ICMP Ping with live latency charts • Visual Traceroute with hop-by-hop analysis • DNS Lookup with multiple server comparison • Speed Test with ISP detection • WiFi Info with signal strength monitoring • Port Scanner with service detection • Network Discovery with live topology map • Wake-on-LAN for remote device power • HTTP Probe for web server testing • Whois domain lookup PRO FEATURES • 70+ network diagnostic tools • Unlimited saved devices with background monitoring • Full port scan results with banner grabbing • 30-day diagnostic history with CSV/JSON/PDF export • Structured PDF reports: measurements, observations, context and available-data limits • Color tags, device groups, and topology presets • Community speed map — compare ISP performance in your area • Security Audit with vulnerability detection • WiFi Channel Analyzer • Smart Home device diagnostics • LAN Speed Test and Micro Speed Logger PRO+ ADVANCED • AI Assistant powered by Claude or on-device Apple Intelligence • AI-guided Security Audit and Penetration Test flows • Remote Sensor dispatch — run tools from multiple network vantage points • BLE Scanner Pro with GATT exploration and characteristic writing • NFC Toolkit — read, write, and clone-detect NFC tags • SSH Tester, SNMP Walker, Credential Checker • Subdomain Finder, CORS Checker, CSP Analyzer • Packet Crafter, Payload Library, Directory Scanner PRIVACY FIRST • No ads. No tracking. No analytics. • Supported history and saved records can sync through your private iCloud database when iCloud is available • Optional public speed sharing rounds coordinates to a coarse grid; permitted Wi-Fi survey records can retain precise coordinates privately • On-device AI is available on supported devices. Optional cloud AI sends the context you authorize to the selected provider using your API key • Review export, deletion and sharing controls in the app and the privacy policy TERMS OF USE Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

KVM Client

Features
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KVM Client is a fast, fully native app for open-source IP-KVMs. See the screen of another computer and use its keyboard and mouse from your iPhone, iPad or Mac — from power-on and BIOS to the desktop. WORKS WITH • Luckfox PicoKVM and JetKVM • PiKVM, BliKVM and Geekworm KVMs • Sipeed NanoKVM and NanoKVM-Pro • TinyPilot The device type is recognized automatically, and Search the network finds your KVMs for you. FEELS LIKE SITTING IN FRONT OF IT • Hardware-decoded video over WebRTC, H.264 or MJPEG • The Mac window takes the exact shape of the remote screen • Absolute pointer mapped to the real picture, even when zoomed EVERY KEY, EVERY SHORTCUT • On the Mac, ⌘Tab, ⌘Q and friends go to the remote computer, not to macOS • Positional keys: the remote computer keeps its own layout (AZERTY, QWERTZ…) • Paste text as keystrokes in 20 PC keyboard layouts • Ctrl+Alt+Del and other combos one click away MADE FOR TOUCH • Drag to scroll, tap then drag to select or move windows • Pinch to zoom up to 6×, two-finger tap to right-click • Virtual keyboard with Esc, Tab, sticky Ctrl/Alt/Win, arrows and F1–F12 • Hardware keyboards and iPad trackpads work natively ANYWHERE, PRIVATELY • Tailscale and ZeroTier addresses are learned from the device and tried automatically • Passwords stay in the Keychain; no account, no tracking, no data collected • Open source under the MIT license An IP-KVM device is required. KVM Client is not affiliated with the makers of the devices above.

Screenshots

404 Network4 screens
KVM Client3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KVM Client at none against 404 Network's 3. KVM Client also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 404 Network's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price 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. 404 Network sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KVM Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
404 Network versus KVM Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter404 NetworkKVM Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristine MartinAroneus

In-app purchases

3 purchases

404 Network

Subscriptions2
  • Pro+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro+ Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 404 Pro$9.99
None

KVM Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 404 Network free?
404 Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KVM Client free?
KVM Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 404 Network or KVM Client have ads?
Neither 404 Network nor KVM Client shows ads.

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