# Multicast Tester

> A simple app for testing the ability to send and receive multicast data packets.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.liveforcode.multicasttester](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.liveforcode.multicasttester)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.liveforcode.multicasttester`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Mitch Talmadge
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 12,702
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (55 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-06
- **First published:** 2015-10-13
- **Size:** 9.74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.liveforcode.multicasttester)
- **Website:** [https://MitchTalmadge.com](https://mitchtalmadge.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MitchTalmadge/Multicast-Tester/master/privacy-policy.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MitchTalmadge/Multicast-Tester/master/privacy-policy.md)

## Description

"Multicast Tester" is an Android app designed for testing multicast packets on your network. It allows users to send and receive multicast packets using any IP and port combination while showcasing the origin of received packets. With a user-friendly Material Design interface, it enables custom message transmissions and displays data in hexadecimal format for raw viewing. Troubleshooting guidelines assist users in resolving common connectivity issues.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Works as expected for basic testing
- Useful for testing multicast devices
- Stable performance
- Great for debugging multicast issues
- Technically works great for diagnostics

### Cons

- Limited to WiFi; doesn't work when tethered
- Lack of advanced features like TTL setting
- UI/UX issues; difficult to read on low-res screens

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.liveforcode.multicasttester)