Comparison

Vonode vs Visual MTR

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

Head to head
About

Vonode

This app allows you to manage your personal phone numbers and SIM/eSIM profiles from a server you host. It enables sending and receiving texts, making and answering calls, and monitoring line health. Requires a self-hosted Vonode node and compatible modem.

Highlights
  • Send and receive texts
  • Make and answer calls
  • Manage eSIM profiles
  • Monitor line health
  • Sender rules for filtering
  • Wi-Fi Calling support
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Vonode turns the Vonode node you run on your own server into a phone app for your numbers. Read and send texts, make and answer calls over cellular or Wi-Fi Calling, manage eSIM profiles and check line health for the SIM and eSIM lines in your own modems. WHAT YOU NEED Vonode is a companion app. It requires a Vonode node that you install and run yourself (Linux, with systemd or Docker), a compatible cellular modem, and your own SIM or eSIM with service from your carrier. Vonode does not provide hosting, mobile service, SIM plans, hardware or carrier access; these are the user's responsibility. MESSAGES • One inbox for every number on your node • Sender rules move unwanted texts to Filtered and show why • Verification codes stay in your inbox even when a sender rule matches (node software v1.4.2 or later) • Optional notifications with encrypted message previews CALLS • Phone-style keypad with contact suggestions, Recents and quick call back • Calls over cellular, or over Wi-Fi Calling where your carrier and modem support it • Always-allow and always-block lists, and a Blocked list that shows why NUMBERS AND eSIM • Signal, network, data and readiness for every line at a glance • Switch, enable, disable and remove eSIM profiles on supported eUICC cards in your modem • Keep-alive estimates for prepaid numbers, with reminders before the date • A line check that explains SIM, network, data, SMS and calling status in plain language ALSO • Wi-Fi Calling connection steps and network-path guidance (node software v1.4.2 or later) • Your own plan, balance and renewal notes in Card ledger (node software v1.4.3 or later) • Several nodes, USSD, device controls and the automations configured on your node • Contact names are matched on your device only, and only if you turn them on • Encrypted App Backup to move your settings and paired nodes to a new iPhone • English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean • Node credentials are kept in the iOS Keychain IN-APP PURCHASE Without Vonode Lifetime, you can choose one number on one node and read in the app the SMS it receives over the cellular network, and, with node software v1.4.2 or later, over Wi-Fi Calling. With node software v1.4.2 or later, you can also use Filtered, mark messages as spam or not spam, and set sender rules for that number. Node management (paired phones, administrator password, backups and updates) is also included. Outside an active trial, access to calls, sending messages, notifications, eSIM, automation, diagnostics and more numbers requires Vonode Lifetime, a one-time In-App Purchase available in the app. Vonode Lifetime unlocks one node with every feature for as long as VONODE LLC offers the Vonode services and does not renew. 7-DAY TRIAL Eligible users with node software v1.4.3 or later can obtain a free 7-day Trial, a non-consumable In-App Purchase. It unlocks one node for 7 days (168 hours) from the original App Store purchase time, even if activated later. One trial per Apple Account, node and app installation; eligibility is checked. Restoring purchases or reinstalling does not restart it, and it cannot move to another node. It does not renew or turn into a payment. At its end, calls, sending, notifications and other unlocked features stop. Your data is kept; one-number SMS access depends on this phone's free-plan slot being available. The trial needs an online node and relay; offline time is not added. You may buy Vonode Lifetime separately at the price shown in the app. Vonode is not an emergency communications service. Availability depends on your hardware, node, network and carrier. Terms of Use: https://vonode.cc/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://vonode.cc/privacy/ With node 1.4.5+, restricted actions require three lawful-use confirmations. You may decline and stay read-only; older nodes remain available for reading, maintenance and upgrade. Report misuse: support@vonode.cc.

About

Visual MTR

Diagnose network routes with detailed hop-by-hop analysis for both IPv4 and IPv6. Inspect response times, identify network organizations, and visualize your network path. Offers advanced features for deeper troubleshooting with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • IPv4 and IPv6 route tracing
  • Per-hop IP addresses and response times
  • Offline ASN lookup
  • Adjustable hop limit and probe timeout
  • Multi-round MTR with statistics
  • Report export (PDF, JSON, text)
Features
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Understand your network route, one hop at a time. VisualMTR brings native IPv4 and IPv6 route tracing to iPhone and iPad. Inspect responding hops, compare latency, and identify network organizations with bundled offline ASN data. FREE FEATURES • Single-run IPv4 and IPv6 route tracing • Per-hop IP addresses and response times • Adjustable hop limit and probe timeout • Offline IPv4 and IPv6 ASN lookup • Up to three configurable DNS servers • Layouts designed for iPhone and iPad PRO LIFETIME Unlock deeper diagnostics with a one-time purchase: • Multi-round MTR with independent round statistics • Minimum, average, and maximum RTT • Response statistics and RTT variation • RTT trends and hop-by-round heatmaps • Visual ASN route topology • Unlimited saved diagnostic history • PDF, JSON, and text report export Built for network troubleshooting, homelabs, and IT work. Diagnostic history stays on your device, and offline ASN lookup works without a cloud account. UNDERSTANDING RESULTS Some routers limit or ignore ICMP probes. An unanswered intermediate hop does not necessarily mean forwarded traffic is being lost. ASN country labels describe registration information, not physical router locations. IPv6 tracing requires an available IPv6 network path. Pro is a lifetime, non-consumable in-app purchase. No subscription is required. TERMS & PRIVACY Pro Lifetime is an optional, one-time in-app purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation. There are no recurring subscription fees. Use Restore Purchases to restore a previous purchase made with the same Apple Account. Use network diagnostics only on networks and systems you are authorized to test. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mtr.opshome.run/privacy/

Screenshots

Vonode4 screens
Visual MTR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vonode at 3.7 against Visual MTR's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Vonode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Visual MTR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vonode holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vonode ships an update every 3 days, Visual MTR every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vonode versus Visual MTR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVonodeVisual MTR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVONODE LLC超 张

Customer experience

Vonode

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Visual MTR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vonode

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Vonode Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

Visual MTR

One-time1
  • VisualMTR Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Vonode free?
Vonode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual MTR free?
Visual MTR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vonode or Visual MTR?
Vonode is rated higher. Vonode averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Visual MTR averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Vonode or Visual MTR have ads?
Neither Vonode nor Visual MTR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vonode or Visual MTR?
Vonode ships an update every 3 days, and Visual MTR every 4 days. Most recently, Vonode was updated on November 13, 2026 and Visual MTR on November 10, 2026.

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