Comparison

NetPilot vs BeadBox 3D

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

Head to head
About

NetPilot

Master networking concepts and practice command-line skills with interactive lessons, labs, and quizzes. Prepare for certifications or interviews with a comprehensive study tool designed for mobile learning.

Highlights
  • Networking lessons and guided learning paths
  • Hands-on CLI labs and sandbox mode
  • Extensive quiz bank with study and exam modes
  • Progress tracking and study habit building
  • Built-in reference tools for interviews and subnetting
  • Offline access to lessons and practice content
Features
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Build your networking knowledge. Practice the commands. Understand the why. NetPilot brings networking lessons, hands-on CLI practice, quizzes, and reference tools together on your iPhone and iPad. Whether you're studying for the CCNA, preparing for an interview, or refreshing your skills, make your next study session count. LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS Explore 49 academy topics covering networking fundamentals, IP addressing, routing, switching, wireless, security, and more. Follow guided learning paths to connect your reading with practical exercises. PRACTICE AT THE COMMAND LINE Work through 366 guided CLI labs or experiment in the CLI sandbox. Practice supported Cisco IOS-style commands with contextual ? help, command completion, and configuration modes in a simulated environment. No physical router required. TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING Practice with 500 questions across 24 categories. Use Study mode to learn with explanations, or challenge yourself with timed exams. Review incorrect answers and identify the areas that need more attention. BUILD YOUR DAILY HABIT Track quiz results, completed labs, study streaks, and learning-path progress. Earn achievements, save useful content, and set optional study reminders. KEEP USEFUL REFERENCES CLOSE Review networking interview questions, browse configuration examples, look up acronyms, and sharpen your subnetting skills with built-in tools. DESIGNED FOR YOUR STUDY STYLE Choose your color theme and appearance. Study on iPhone or take advantage of adaptive iPad layouts. Bundled lessons and practice content are available offline. START FREE Explore academy content, selected quiz categories, and 10 free CLI labs. Additional quiz categories, labs, and premium resources require NetPilot Pro. NetPilot is an independent educational app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cisco. The CLI is a training simulation, not a complete implementation of Cisco IOS. Practice results do not guarantee certification exam results. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://netpilotapp.com/privacy-policy/

About

BeadBox 3D

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BeadBox is a hands-on counting rack for iPhone and iPad. Children slide 3D beads along rails to make numbers, add, and take away. For multiplication, they move bead bars into equal groups and line up the same bars as an array. The screen stays focused on one activity: a large board, a short prompt, and a clear number. Adults open protected settings to choose Explore, Make Numbers, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, or Mixed practice. They can also choose the counting range and a short session of 3, 5, or 7 activities. Every bead represents one. Each rack row is a collection of ten ones. BeadBox works without an account or network connection. There are no ads or in-app purchases. Settings and practice counts stay on the device. Optional sound, spoken prompts, haptics on supported devices, Reduce Motion, and VoiceOver actions support different ways to use the board.

Screenshots

NetPilot4 screens
BeadBox 3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeadBox 3D at none against NetPilot's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NetPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BeadBox 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NetPilot versus BeadBox 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetPilotBeadBox 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKent HurlbertOthers Oriented LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NetPilot

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

BeadBox 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetPilot free?
NetPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeadBox 3D free?
BeadBox 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetPilot or BeadBox 3D have ads?
Neither NetPilot nor BeadBox 3D shows ads.

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