PadClient vs NomadPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time server view
- Secure remote control
- Connect to KVM over IP switches
- Intuitive user interface
- iPad direct control
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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
NomadPhone
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Keep your existing phone number and mobile plan. Don’t worry about roaming charges, losing your device or managing multiple sim cards. We hold your SIM card to allow sending and receiving calls and text messages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NomadPhone at every 6 weeks against PadClient's every 8 months. NomadPhone also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PadClient ships an update every 8 months, NomadPhone every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PadClient | NomadPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. | Slashbox LLC |
In-app purchases
PadClient
No in-app purchases
NomadPhone
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do PadClient or NomadPhone have ads?
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