Comparison

HopCount Network Tools vs PocketAdmin

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

Head to head
About

HopCount Network Tools

Features
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HopCount is a fast, offline network toolkit built for engineers, students, and anyone working with IP networks. Calculate IPv4 subnets, walk address spaces, split networks, plan VLSM allocations, inspect IPv6 prefixes, generate EUI-64 addresses, and keep essential protocol/reference data close at hand. HopCount is designed for real field use: quick input, readable results, copyable values, and no account or cloud dependency. Features: IPv4 subnet calculator with network, broadcast, usable range, mask, wildcard, and host count Interactive prefix controls and binary bit visualization Previous, next, parent, and split subnet navigation IPv6 prefix tools, compressed/expanded forms, solicited-node multicast, and EUI-64 VLSM planner for right-sized subnet allocation Vendor-aware reference sheets for routing, switching, QoS, ICMP, ports, and CLI commands SSH terminal with saved host-key verification Fully offline, no account required, no data collection HopCount Pro unlocks advanced reference sheets, VLSM planning, IPv6 tools, SSH terminal access, and future Pro features with a one-time purchase. Whether you are in a wiring closet, datacenter aisle, classroom, lab, or certification study session, HopCount keeps the network math and reference details where you need them.

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PocketAdmin

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PocketAdmin puts a complete network and IT administration toolkit in your pocket. Built for sysadmins, network engineers, and IT support pros, it replaces a bag of single-purpose utilities with one fast, native app, with no clutter and no sign-up to get started. Whether you're chasing a flaky connection, auditing a subnet, SSH-ing into a firewall, or resetting a locked account in the field, PocketAdmin has the tool ready. NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS • Ping: ICMP reachability and latency, with editable packet size, interval, count, and TTL, just like the command line • Traceroute: hop-by-hop path with a visual route map • Test-NetConnection (TNC): combined TCP port and ping check • nslookup: A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME and more • Port Scanner: find open TCP ports fast • Wake-on-LAN: power on a machine by MAC address • HTTP / TLS Checker: status, timing, redirects, and certificate expiry • LAN Scanner: discover every device on your network with IP, hostname, and vendor REMOTE ACCESS • SSH: a real, interactive terminal that runs full-screen apps like vim, top, htop, and tmux. Save hosts and credentials securely in the iOS Keychain, with a special-keys bar for esc, ctrl, tab, arrows, and pipes • Telnet: quick raw TCP sessions WI-FI & CONNECTIVITY • Network Info: connection, IP, DNS, and ISP at a glance • Latency Monitor: live ping graph with jitter • Traffic Monitor: live bandwidth graph • Link Metrics: RSSI, noise, channel, and rates • Wi-Fi Join: apply a network configuration • Bluetooth Scanner: nearby BLE devices and signal strength • Roaming Forensics: build a roam timeline from a log • Coverage Map: walk a room and map Wi-Fi coverage with LiDAR MEASUREMENT • iperf3: full-featured throughput testing with a live graph and complete flag control, including parallel streams, window size, and reverse mode • Internet Speed Test: quick download and upload throughput DIRECTORY • Active Directory: search users, unlock accounts, and reset passwords across multiple directory profiles, protected by Face ID. Works with the open-source PocketAdmin directory backend, or try the built-in demo instantly CONVERTERS & CRYPTO • Base64, URL, epoch-time, and UUID converters • Hash generator (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and more) • JWT decoder and X.509 certificate decoder • Subnet Calculator and Password Generator UTILITIES • Whois, MAC / OUI vendor lookup, SMTP mail-server test, Bonjour / mDNS discovery, and detailed System Info BUILT FOR THE JOB • Favorite the tools you use most for one-tap access • Recent Tasks history remembers what you ran • Hide the tools you don't need • Fast, native SwiftUI, in light and dark mode • Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain, never in plain text • No account required to use the toolkit From ping to packets, SSH to subnets, PocketAdmin is your whole IT toolbox in one pocket.

Screenshots

HopCount Network Tools4 screens
PocketAdmin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PocketAdmin at none against HopCount Network Tools's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. HopCount Network Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PocketAdmin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
HopCount Network Tools versus PocketAdmin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHopCount Network ToolsPocketAdmin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKris EmsoffGDW Entertainment, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HopCount Network Tools

One-time1
  • HopCount Pro$4.99
None

PocketAdmin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HopCount Network Tools free?
HopCount Network Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketAdmin free?
PocketAdmin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HopCount Network Tools or PocketAdmin have ads?
Neither HopCount Network Tools nor PocketAdmin shows ads.

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