Epson Datacom vs Pockethernet 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Epson Datacom
Create and print professional labels for network infrastructure. Supports ANSI and TIA-606-B standards with portable Bluetooth connectivity. Ideal for field or office use.
- Network infrastructure labeling
- ANSI/TIA-606-B templates
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Portable printing
- Batch label creation
- Custom label design
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Epson Datacom allows users to easily create and print labels specifically for network infrastructure equipment including patch panels, cabling, faceplates and more. Select simplified ANSI and/or TIA-606-B compatible templates to get the job done right. Deploy your labeling solution easily across contract and/or company electrical crews alike. Unmatched in portability, flexibility and affordability, the LW-600P/LW-PX400/LW-Z710 label printer is a complete solution. Utilizing Bluetooth connectivity and six AA batteries (AC adapter also included) the printer is always ready to go. Print out custom labels in the field or automate the creation of label batches from the office. Check Supported Devices https://support.epson.net/appinfo/datacom/list/
Pockethernet 2
This tool assists computer network professionals with Ethernet network installation and maintenance. It allows for measurements, remote control of functions, and report generation when used with a connected device.
- Network analysis
- Ethernet installation support
- Maintenance tool
- Remote function control
- Measurement capabilities
- Report generation
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Pockethernet 2 is a tool for computer network professionals. It's a smartphone connected cable and network analyzer that helps you in the installation and maintenance of Ethernet networks. The app enables you to make measurements with the Pockethernet device, remote control every function and generate a report of your findings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pockethernet 2 at 3.0 against Epson Datacom's 2.4. Pockethernet 2 also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Epson Datacom's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Pockethernet 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Epson Datacom's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pockethernet 2's.
Epson Datacom ships an update every 8 months, Pockethernet 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Epson Datacom | Pockethernet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (7 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiko Epson Corporation | Poket Hardware GmbH |
Customer experience
Epson Datacom
Pockethernet 2
In-app purchases
Epson Datacom
No in-app purchases
Pockethernet 2
No in-app purchases
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