APN Assistant 2 vs NetPulse App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APN Assistant 2
This utility helps users configure APN settings for their mobile devices, especially when using MVNO SIM cards. It provides a bookmarking feature for APN information from various providers and allows users to manually note their own settings, even without an internet connection.
- Configure APN settings
- Bookmark MVNO APN information
- Manual APN note-taking
- Offline APN setup
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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This app can help you if you change SIM card usually. Sometimes, you choose SIM card of minor operator that called MVNO. And you have to set "APN", via downloading configuration profiles from Safari, receive E-Mail. It's need Internet, almost case using free Wi-Fi network. But, you can not all find free Wi-Fi while traveling. This app can help to set new APN even you're devices can't access to Internet. This app bookmarks APN information released from MVNO. You don't need looking for every single MVNO information if you have this app. And this app also can note APN information on yourself. Have a good iPhone & iPad life!!
NetPulse App
Instantly improve your internet and phone service by finding stronger wireless signals. This app tests your signal up to 100 times per second, offering a high-resolution score and an innovative "Geiger Counter" feature.
- Boosts internet and phone service
- Tests wireless signal up to 100 times per second
- Finds stronger wireless signals
- Wireless "Geiger Counter" feature
- Works with Cellular, WiFi, and Satellite networks
- Simple interface for all experience levels
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NetPulse can instantly boost your Internet & phone service using just a mobile phone or tablet. NetPulse tests your wireless signal up to 100 times per second to quickly spot issues and find stronger wireless signals, which can vary significantly across rooms, buildings or terrain. Unlike “Signal Bars”, which only show your wireless signal in one direction and with low resolution (just 5 bars), NetPulse reveals your true, bi-directional performance with high resolution scoring and simple indicators. Along with an innovative wireless "Geiger Counter" feature, NetPulse allows users to quickly find and use stronger wireless signals, often just a few feet away. NetPulse works with Cellular, WiFi and Satellite networks and no additional hardware or setup is required. NetPulse includes an easy-to-use interface for all experience levels, along with advanced tools for gamers and network pros. Functionality: - Reduce dropped calls and improve call quality in seconds - Position a 4G/5G gateway or hotspot for maximum performance - Find the best locations to make phone calls at home, work, in a car, boat, RV, hotel - Tune a WiFi network for maximum coverage, speeds and low latency - Quickly find the best places to use the Internet or make calls while traveling - improve WiFi based video calls, streaming TV and remote work or school - Quickly spot issues on a wireless network (e.g. congestion, interference) - Aim a satellite dish for best performance in seconds Features: - Proprietary algorithm tests wireless performance up to 100 times per second - Wireless "Geiger Counter" feature with audio cues to quickly find stronger signals - Highly accurate, 2-way signal level displayed on a 0-100 scale (vs 5 "Signal Bars") - Compatible with Cellular, WiFi and Satellite networks - Advanced tools available for fine-tuning latency and coverage - Simple interface for all experience levels and no hardware or setup required - Uses negligible data and network bandwidth - Developed by wireless industry pros Benefits for IT and Mobile Operators: - Simple and accurate self-install of wireless gateways, devices & hotspots - Increased network capacity via faster modulation rates & fewer retransmissions - Effectively extended coverage area for both fixed and mobile customers - Reduced technical support calls and improved customer satisfaction - Simple tool for testing true wireless coverage NetPulse works with any WiFi network as well as leading 3G, 4G, 5G mobile & satellite providers including: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, SpaceX Starlink, DirectTV, Dish, Bell Canada, Rogers, Telus, Telmex, Vodafone, Three, O2, Orange, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, Telenor, Telstra, MTN, Vodacom, NTT, Optus, BSNL, Tata, Telkomsel, SK Telecom, China Mobile, China Telecom and many more! ***** Boost your Internet & Phone service now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NetPulse App at 5.0 against APN Assistant 2's 2.6. APN Assistant 2's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 18 months). On ratings volume, 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
APN Assistant 2 costs $2.99 and NetPulse App $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NetPulse App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively.
APN Assistant 2 ships an update every 8 months, NetPulse App every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APN Assistant 2 | NetPulse App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 2.6 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JchanKchan | Martysoft LLC |
Customer experience
APN Assistant 2
NetPulse App
In-app purchases
APN Assistant 2
No in-app purchases
NetPulse App
No in-app purchases








