Comparison

Larktun vs TailScope

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

Head to head
About

Larktun

Features
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Larktun is a private networking and remote access app designed for personal users, developers, IT administrators, and networking enthusiasts. With Larktun, your iPhone or iPad can securely join your private network and access your home computer, NAS, server, router, development machine, or office devices anytime, anywhere. You can complete networking, device discovery, remote access, and remote control directly inside the app. 【App-Based Private Networking】 Traditional networking tools often require system-level VPN configuration, which may affect other VPN, proxy, or network tools. Larktun uses an app-based private networking approach: No system profile installation required No occupation of the system VPN channel No conflict with other proxy or network tools Access private network devices directly from the app Better suited for iPhone and iPad remote access 【Main Features】 1. Secure Private Network Access After signing in, your iPhone or iPad becomes part of your private network. Wherever you are, as long as you have internet access, you can connect to your devices as if you were on the same local network. Multiple accounts are supported, allowing you to switch between home networks, development environments, remote office networks, and operations management scenarios. 2. Smart Discovery and Home Network App Center Larktun supports smart discovery to help you quickly find devices and common services in your private network, reducing the need to manually enter IP addresses, ports, and protocols. You can discover NAS devices, servers, Windows PCs, routers, Web services, SSH services, RDP services, and more. For home users, Larktun can also serve as a home network app center, providing centralized access to computers, NAS devices, routers, media services, smart home services, and self-hosted applications. 3. Built-in Remote Access Toolbox Larktun includes commonly used remote access tools, so you do not need to install multiple third-party apps. SSH Terminal: Access Linux servers, routers, NAS devices, and development machines with password or key authentication. SFTP File Management: Upload, download, rename, and edit remote files. Built-in Web Browser: Access NAS dashboards, OpenWrt, Home Assistant, self-hosted websites, and internal web systems. RDP Remote Desktop: Connect to Windows computers directly inside the app. WebRTC Remote Control: Remotely control computers through the built-in WebRTC capability. 4. Multi-Tab and Detachable Tabs Larktun supports multi-tab workflows. You can open multiple SSH, RDP, Web, or remote control sessions and quickly switch between devices and services. On iPad, SSH and RDP tabs can also be detached, making remote sessions more flexible for multitasking. 5. External Display Support Larktun supports external display usage. RDP and WebRTC remote control can work with an external monitor to provide a larger workspace and a more desktop-like remote experience on iPad. 6. Device Overview View the status of devices in your private network, add device notes, search quickly, and start SSH, SFTP, Web, RDP, or remote control sessions directly from the device list. 7. Security Protection Larktun is built on modern encrypted networking technology. Only authenticated devices can join your private network, and data transmission is protected by encryption, helping reduce public exposure and unauthorized access risks. Larktun keeps your devices securely online and always within reach. Privacy Policy: https://larktun.com/legal/privacy-policy Service Terms: https://larktun.com/legal/terms-of-service Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TailScope

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Check devices, review configuration changes, and manage your Tailscale network from iPhone and iPad. TailScope is an independent Tailnet administration app. Explore the local demo before entering any credentials. DEVICES AND NETWORK SETTINGS • Find devices and inspect online status, addresses, key expiry, tags, routes, and connection details • Authorize and rename devices, and manage tags and routes within your credential permissions • Access DNS, Services, users, policies, credentials, and audit logs in one place • Check identifiable configuration dependencies before removing a device, with incomplete checks clearly shown CONFIGURATION HISTORY Save one local configuration archive per account for free. Pro adds multiple versions, configuration comparisons, and optional foreground recording. Archives are for viewing and comparison; they do not automatically restore or change your network. OPTIONAL EVENT NOTIFICATIONS Choose Tailnet events to receive on this device. Setup requires your consent, system notification permission, and appropriate Tailscale permissions. Events pass through the TailScope notification relay. This is not continuous network monitoring or a guarantee of immediate delivery. ADAPTED FOR IPHONE DUO AND IPAD View the device list and details side by side when iPhone Duo is open, and keep your selected device when it closes. Use multi-column administration on iPad for more space and clear navigation. START FREE, UPGRADE WHEN YOU NEED MORE The free version includes one saved account, device viewing and individual actions, core administration, individual device removal checks, app lock, languages, and adaptive layouts. TailScope Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase, with no subscription. It unlocks unlimited accounts, batch device management, Policy Studio, operational risk insights, and configuration history and comparisons. Policy Studio includes HuJSON editing, validation, and access previews. Pro does not upgrade your Tailscale plan, role, or API scopes; those limits still apply. SECURITY AND PRIVACY • Management requests go directly to the official Tailscale API • API tokens and OAuth client secrets stay in the device Keychain and are not sent to the notification relay • Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode app lock, with a background privacy shield • No advertising, cross-app tracking, or third-party analytics SDKs • Optional notifications retain delivery and binding information, not event bodies or notification history A live connection requires your own valid Tailscale API access token or OAuth client credentials. TailScope is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tailscale Inc. It does not create VPN tunnels or provide SSH, remote desktop, or file transfer.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Larktun at 15.0 against TailScope's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Larktun sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and TailScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Larktun ships an update fortnightly, TailScope every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Larktun versus TailScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarktunTailScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNingbo Xianyu Network Technology Co., LtdShanghai Fengcong Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Larktun

Subscriptions1
  • Larktun Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
1 purchases

TailScope

One-time1
  • TailScope Pro Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Larktun free?
Larktun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TailScope free?
TailScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Larktun or TailScope have ads?
Neither Larktun nor TailScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Larktun or TailScope?
Larktun ships an update fortnightly, and TailScope every 3 weeks. Most recently, Larktun was updated on October 31, 2026 and TailScope on November 6, 2026.

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