Comparison

Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial vs UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

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

Head to head
About

Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial

This app enables remote access to RS232 serial equipment using an iPhone or iPad paired with a specific hardware device. It acts as a bridge, allowing web users to control and interact with serial ports on network devices via a secure cloud terminal service.

Highlights
  • Remote RS232 serial equipment access
  • Utilizes iPhone/iPad with Airconsole device
  • Web-based cloud terminal service
  • Secure remote control and interaction
  • Cost-effective alternative to fixed servers
Features
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Airconsole EasyShare lets you quickly gain remote access to RS232 serial equipment by using your iPhone or iPad with our Airconsole device (sold separately). Your field force just expanded to anyone with an iPhone! Please read below for more details. Use EasyShare as a field support tool to allow remote web users (such as IT support desks) to access the serial console (management) port of network or other equipment that has a RS232 serial interface for management. Simply Connect Airconsole to your serial equipment and turn it on. Launch the Easy Share app and follow the wizard on screen. After completing the wizard, the serial port will be available via our free cloud terminal service at easyshare.get-console.com. The remote web user now has direct control and can interact with the serial port via our secure web terminal. Easyshare and the Airconsole adaptor lets you avoid costly fixed serial terminal servers with low cost Airconsole adaptor and the non-IT people you already have at remote offices. Easyshare is a free app. It does NOT provide a local terminal on the iPhone/iPad to the serial device, rather it lets remote web users access the serial device through the iPhone/iPad acting like a serial device (terminal) server. For a full terminal app that allows concurrent remote access to serial devices, see our other (paid) app Get Console.

About

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

This app provides comprehensive network testing tools, including UDP and TCP client/server functionality, REST API requests, and network scanning. It allows users to send and receive data in various formats and analyze network performance.

Highlights
  • UDP send/receive
  • TCP client/server
  • REST API requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Network scanner with port testing
  • IP address and interface information
  • Data formatting (string, hex, JSON)
Features
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The only network utility application you will ever need: 1) UDP Send and/or receive datagrams in both string and hexadecimal format. You can send the datagrams to another instance of the application, a server that is set up to receive datagrams or to the same instance of the application. If you are receiving datagrams, you can specify any valid port to bind to. 2) TCP TCP Mode supports two (2) submodes: 1) TCP Client and TCP Server. TCP Client allows you to to connect to a TCP Server via specifying the remote host and port the server is operating on. Once connected, messages can be sent to the server; any responses will be displayed in the output view. 2) TCP Server allows you to create an instance of a tcp server operating on a port that is user configurable. Once one or more clients connect, messages can be sent to the set of connected clients. All responses from the client will be displayed in the output view. Messages and responses can be a utf8 string or raw data in hexadecimal (go to settings to configure format). 3) REST REST mode supports four (4) request method/verbs: GET, POST, PUT,DELETE. In 'GET' mode, given a url, will display the output in output view. In 'POST' and 'PUT' mode, given a url and a body (e.g. parameters), the output will be displayed in the output view. In all cases, the output can be formatted in RAW or JSON. JSON builder feature to easily build the request body is available if POST/PUT is selected. 4) Network Scanner Scan a single or a range of IP Addresses. Optionally, test if a port is open. Response of scan includes number of packets sent, received, lost, response time and status of port. By going to Settings/Info, you can specify the timeout period for ping and port scans. • Current private and public IP Address available in Settings/Info tab. • Network interfaces available in Settings/Info tab. Privacy Policy: http://www.jcaccountingcpa.com/NetworkAppPrivacy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial4 screens
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility at 43% against Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial's 0%. UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (38 vs 1). Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial's written reviews are positive against 43% of UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial ships an update every 12 months, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial versus UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirconsole Easy Share RS232 SerialUDP/TCP/REST Network Utility
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmix Capital LimitedJC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, Inc

Customer experience

Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

Subscriptions1
  • Full access and no ads.$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial free?
Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility free?
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility?
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility is rated higher. Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility have ads?
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility shows ads; Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial does not.
Which is updated more often, Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility?
Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial ships an update every 12 months, and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility every 37 months. Most recently, Airconsole Easy Share RS232 Serial was updated on November 6, 2026 and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility on November 2, 2026.

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