# WebSocket Client vs Touch Portal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WebSocket Client at 100% against Touch Portal's 55%. WebSocket Client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Touch Portal's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Touch Portal sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. WebSocket Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Touch Portal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touch Portal has 800 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of WebSocket Client's written reviews are positive against 55% of Touch Portal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WebSocket Client ships an update every 30 months, Touch Portal every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebSocket Client | Touch Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websocket-client/id992888282/reviews) | **[4.5 (800 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **800** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luca Ceci](https://appshunter.io/developer/923764949) | [Rils](https://appshunter.io/developer/1410172541) |

## What reviewers say

### WebSocket Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/websocket-client/id992888282)

This tool allows developers to test WebSocket servers and websites. Users can input URLs, including HTTP, WS, and WSS secure connections, along with specific ports, to verify functionality. It's designed as a testing utility for web development.

**Highlights:** Test WebSocket servers, Supports HTTP, WS, and WSS URLs, Input specific ports, HTML5 protocol testing, Developer tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Touch Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-portal/id1410172542)

Transform your phone or tablet into a customizable macro deck for your PC or Mac. Streamline workflows for content creation, editing, and professional tasks with dedicated buttons and integrations.

**Highlights:** OBS Studio integration, Streamlabs OBS integration, Adobe Photoshop integration, Remote control PC/Mac, Macro buttons, Customizable look and feel

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edge Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| RGB Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro SciFi Graphics Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Editor Graphics Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Devices Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Touch Portal Pro version | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and time-saving
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Complicated setup
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🔧 Compatibility problems with updates
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Buttons not working as expected
- Connectivity issues between devices
- Incorrect button sizing when rotating device
- Paid version not unlocking all features

**Requested features**

- Multi-device support
- More pre-built templates and integrations
- Improved button customization options
- Ability to close applications from the app
- Support for more fonts and visual styles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebSocket Client free?

WebSocket Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Touch Portal free?

Touch Portal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WebSocket Client or Touch Portal?

Touch Portal is rated higher. WebSocket Client averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Touch Portal averages 4.5 from 800 ratings.

### Do WebSocket Client or Touch Portal have ads?

Neither WebSocket Client nor Touch Portal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebSocket Client or Touch Portal?

WebSocket Client ships an update every 30 months, and Touch Portal every 3 months. Most recently, WebSocket Client was updated on September 21, 2026 and Touch Portal on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*