Comparison

CerHost Free vs Private Safety Network

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

Head to head
About

CerHost Free

Connect to industrial or mobile devices running Windows CE remotely. This app is compatible with Microsoft Remote Control Display and CERDISP programs, allowing desktop mode access. The demo version has a 10-second connection limit every 10 minutes.

Highlights
  • Remote desktop connection
  • Windows CE compatibility
  • Industrial device support
  • Mobile device support
  • CERDISP program integration
  • Demo version limitations
Features
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Like application "Remote Display" (CERHOST) for Microsoft, now adapted for iPhone or iPad. The application is 100% compatible with the "Microsoft Remote Control Display" and CERDISP (WINCE platform). It allows you to connect remotely descktop mode on industrial or mobile devices equipped with Windows operating system WINCE 5 / WINCE 6 / WINCE 7 or Windows Embedded Compact. On them must be active Microsoft CERDISP native program. LIMITATIONS: The Demo version allows you to connect for 10 seconds to one single device every 10 minutes. ("iCERHOST" version haven't this limitations). COMPATIBLE DEVICES: - SIEMENS - BACKHOFF - picocom - F & S - And many others with all versions of the program CERDISP (v. 2.0 and v. 3.0) REQUIREMENTS: - And 'necessary to launch the CERDISP application with the -C option in the device before you can connect. - NOT compatible with VNC server.

About

Private Safety Network

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Private Safety Network joins individual users who share a common connection or setting, such as students in a local school, employees in a common workplace, people in adjoining neighborhoods, or a business or college with multiple buildings on a campus who want the protection, safety and convenience of a private communication system that communicates to all members simultaneously. Linking these networks provides a further benefit for networks with common interests, such as a hospital, a nursing home, and first responders that can then share the speed of encrypted communications with each other all at the same time. By also providing important information for key personnel; businesses, administrators and responders can manage emergencies successfully. The Private Safety Network app requires the user be a part of a Private Safety Network. Please see http://privatesafetynetwork.com for more information.

Screenshots

CerHost Free3 screens
Private Safety Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CerHost Free at every 6 weeks against Private Safety Network's every 5 months. CerHost Free also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CerHost Free ships an update every 6 weeks, Private Safety Network every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
CerHost Free versus Private Safety Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCerHost FreePrivate Safety Network
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks โ€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 โ€” better11.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICROIT SRLMooseworks Software, LLC

In-app purchases

None

CerHost Free

No in-app purchases

None

Private Safety Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CerHost Free free?
CerHost Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Safety Network free?
Private Safety Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CerHost Free or Private Safety Network have ads?
Neither CerHost Free nor Private Safety Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CerHost Free or Private Safety Network?
CerHost Free ships an update every 6 weeks, and Private Safety Network every 5 months. Most recently, CerHost Free was updated on October 24, 2026 and Private Safety Network on October 26, 2026.

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