Comparison

PadClient vs MASTERBLOCK

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

Head to head
About

PadClient

This app provides data center managers with real-time, secure control of servers and computers from their iPad. Its intuitive interface allows direct connection to KVM over IP switches for convenient remote monitoring and management.

Highlights
  • Real-time server view
  • Secure remote control
  • Connect to KVM over IP switches
  • Intuitive user interface
  • iPad direct control
Features
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Introducing the ATEN PadClient app -- The first ATEN application available at the Apple Store. ATEN PadClient can provide data center managers with real-time view and secure control capabilities of their servers and computers anytime, anywhere. The use of the app requires no additional fees or equipment purchase. The PadClient's intuitive interface makes it easy to connect to KVM over IP switches and control computers direct from your iPad and marks an innovative and convenient way ahead for server monitoring and control. System Requirements: 1. OS: iOS 10 or later, iPadOS 13, iPadOS 14 2. Device Firmware: KN2/4 Series V1.7.162 or later KN8 Series(including KN1132V and KN2/4 VA Series) V1.0.081 or later CN8600 V1.0.081 or later KN1108v/KN1116v V1.0.090 or later KN1108VA/KN1116VA V1.0.106 or later KL1108VN/KL1116VN V1.0.106 or later KN1000A V1.0.065 or later CN8000A V1.0.075 or later CN9000/CN9600/CN9500/CN9950 V1.3.121 or later

About

MASTERBLOCK

Features
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This app helps to scan Masterblock watches.

Screenshots

MASTERBLOCK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MASTERBLOCK at 3 against PadClient's 1. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PadClient ships an update every 8 months, MASTERBLOCK every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PadClient versus MASTERBLOCK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadClientMASTERBLOCK
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Cryptolex SA

In-app purchases

None

PadClient

No in-app purchases

None

MASTERBLOCK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PadClient free?
PadClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MASTERBLOCK free?
MASTERBLOCK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PadClient or MASTERBLOCK have ads?
Neither PadClient nor MASTERBLOCK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PadClient or MASTERBLOCK?
PadClient ships an update every 8 months, and MASTERBLOCK every 11 months. Most recently, PadClient was updated on October 2, 2026 and MASTERBLOCK on October 7, 2026.

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