Comparison

PadClient vs u.trust LAN Crypt

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

u.trust LAN Crypt

Features
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User- and group-based use of encrypted files for invisible end-to-end protection. Work with your protected data on all major desktop and mobile platforms. The u.trust LAN Crypt App for iOS The u.trust LAN Crypt App for iOS/iPadOS enables you to work, share and collaborate securely on your iPhone or iPad. It lets you to protect your sensitive documents via state-of-the-art encryption. You have full control which documents to protect, what keys to use and whom to share access with. If managed by your organization, encryption is based on the permissions assigned to you by your system admin. You can open and work with encrypted files from the corporate network. You can also use the app without central management addition and define your own passwords. Scope of functions • reading and editing of encrypted files • encrypting/decrypting files on demand • checking the encryption status of files • importing and taking inventory of keys from your existing u.trust LAN Crypt infrastructure • creation and taking inventory of password-based keys by the user • Simple sharing of password-based keys • supports local as well as cloud and network directories • native support for Microsoft OneDrive • supports operating system 18 and newer (iOS/iPadOS) • English and German language version available The u.trust LAN Crypt system u.trust LAN Crypt encrypts files and directory contents for secure storage and confidential transport, regardless of the target location/system (local hard disk, external storage device, network share, mobile device). The solution uses an automatic file encryption process to effectively secure confidential files. A user is authorized to access the encrypted data by assigning his profile to a unique key group. Unauthorized persons can only see a ciphered, unreadable character set. The encryption solution operates in the background predominantly invisible to the user himself and can be easily managed by IT staff using existing roles and policies. Numerous companies and organizations in business and public administration in Germany and worldwide already rely on u.trust LAN Crypt. • encrypts data and directories on end devices and servers invisibly in the background • consistent protection through persistent data encryption, independent of the storage location – even in transit • user- and group-based encryption at file level – easy to implement, quick to deploy • simple and centralized policy management by using data from existing directory or domain structures • clear separation of roles between system administrators and security officers

Screenshots

u.trust LAN Crypt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: u.trust LAN Crypt at every 4 months against PadClient's every 8 months. PadClient's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, u.trust LAN Crypt every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PadClient versus u.trust LAN Crypt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadClientu.trust LAN Crypt
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.conpal GmbH

In-app purchases

None

PadClient

No in-app purchases

None

u.trust LAN Crypt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PadClient free?
PadClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is u.trust LAN Crypt free?
u.trust LAN Crypt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PadClient or u.trust LAN Crypt have ads?
Neither PadClient nor u.trust LAN Crypt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PadClient or u.trust LAN Crypt?
PadClient ships an update every 8 months, and u.trust LAN Crypt every 4 months. Most recently, PadClient was updated on November 1, 2026 and u.trust LAN Crypt on October 30, 2026.

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