Comparison

Mobolize vs NetScan

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

Head to head
About

Mobolize

This app enhances your mobile data experience by providing advanced security and connectivity features. It protects against malware and phishing, encrypts your Wi-Fi connection, and optimizes data usage by bonding Wi-Fi and cellular networks for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Malware and phishing protection
  • Wi-Fi data encryption
  • Wi-Fi and cellular data bonding
  • SmartVPN® technology
  • Optimized battery usage
Features
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Welcome to Mobolize for iOS! Try out our newest features and help provide feedback on the cutting edge technology coming out of the Mobolize labs. All-in one Mobile Data Protection app built on our SmartVPN® technology that looks like a VPN but has the smarts that other VPN solutions lack, to deliver you the fastest, most secure and efficient mobile data experience possible. Three awesome features to protect and enhance mobile data on your device: PROTECT • Blocks malware and phishing sites in the browser/apps/email/texts to always keep you safe and secure. ENCRYPT • Protects your data privacy when using Wi-Fi by automatically encrypting unsecured content and ensuring your Wi-Fi connection is safe. • Works without breaking most VPN sensitive apps like streaming video services. BOND • Provides the best possible data connection by leveraging both the Wi-Fi and cellular data networks to keep your apps and services running continuously. • By intelligently augmenting poor performing Wi-Fi with cellular data, Wi-Fi dead zones are eliminated. Congested Wi-Fi is unclogged with load-balancing of Wi-Fi and cellular which provides seamless transitions when moving from Wi-Fi to cellular coverage for most apps and services. HOW IT WORKS • SmartVPN® technology automatically and intelligently applies threat protection, encryption and wifi+cell bonding only when necessary to ensure the fastest possible performance and most efficient battery usage of any VPN. • The "VPN" will be visible on the Status Bar while any of features are running. You will also see occasional notifications when status changes in the app and as you connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi. • Automatically encrypts your data when you connect to Wi-Fi networks. Avoids re-encrypting of HTTPS for faster performance, less battery usage and compatibility with all apps and video services. IMPORTANT NOTES • The Wi-Fi logo may disappear when the VPN is running, even though you are still connected to Wi-Fi. This is a known occurrence for all VPNs. To check you are still on Wi-Fi tap on your iPhone settings app and look at the Wi-Fi status. • Please note that if you check the data or battery usage on your phone, it may appear as though this app is using a lot of data and battery. However, this app isn’t actually using all that data/battery. Reporting for the data/battery usage has been shifted from your other apps to this one, because your data now passes through this app so it can manage your security and connectivity. Actual battery usage will be minimal – on average 0.1%. • Reporting an issue with the application is performed by tapping the Menu (upper right corner of the app) and then tapping ‘Report problem.’ When reporting a problem, please be as specific as you can.

About

NetScan

Gain complete visibility into your internet connection with this network scanner and WiFi analyzer. Monitor real-time speed, track data usage, and identify all connected devices on your network. It offers tools for diagnostics, latency testing, and advanced network calculations.

Highlights
  • Real-time internet speed monitoring
  • Accurate data usage tracking
  • IP scanner for device detection
  • WiFi analyzer for signal strength
  • Ping tools for latency testing
  • Network scanner for diagnostics
Features
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NetScan is a small, fast, and free network scanner and WiFi analyzer that gives you complete visibility into your internet connection. Monitor your real-time network speed, track data usage, and scan for connected devices—all from a simple and intuitive interface. NetScan also works as an IP scanner, making it easy to identify all devices on your network. Whether you're checking connection quality or monitoring bandwidth, NetScan has you covered. Key Features: -Real-time internet speed monitoring -Built-in Speed Test tool -Accurate data usage tracking -Bandwidth usage alerts -Supports all network types: 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi -Network connections monitor -Advanced IP scanner to detect connected devices -WiFi analyzer for signal strength and network info -Network scanner for device discovery and diagnostics -Ping tools for latency testing -DNS resolver and Subnet calculator for advanced users Download NetScan now to analyze, scan, and take control of your network like never before! LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mobolize3 screens
NetScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobolize at none against NetScan's 2. Mobolize also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). NetScan's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mobolize asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 94 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Mobolize's written reviews are positive against 50% of NetScan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobolize ships an update every 3 months, NetScan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mobolize versus NetScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobolizeNetScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.3 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1694 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobophiles Inc.Senol Cagir

Customer experience

Mobolize

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

NetScan

All ratings94 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mobolize

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Mobolize free?
Mobolize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobolize or NetScan?
NetScan is rated higher. Mobolize averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while NetScan averages 4.3 from 94 ratings.
Do Mobolize or NetScan have ads?
NetScan shows ads; Mobolize does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobolize or NetScan?
Mobolize ships an update every 3 months, and NetScan monthly. Most recently, Mobolize was updated on September 8, 2026 and NetScan on September 12, 2026.

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