# APN Assistant 2 vs NetPulse App

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | APN Assistant 2 | NetPulse App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apn-assistant-2/id1160309695/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netpulse-app/id1554521874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JchanKchan](https://appshunter.io/developer/471801869) | [Martysoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493293014) |

## What reviewers say

### APN Assistant 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apn-assistant-2/id1160309695)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Configure APN settings, Bookmark MVNO APN information, Manual APN note-taking, Offline APN setup, Supports iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NetPulse App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netpulse-app/id1554521874)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APN Assistant 2 free?

APN Assistant 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NetPulse App free?

NetPulse App costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, APN Assistant 2 or NetPulse App?

NetPulse App is rated higher. APN Assistant 2 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while NetPulse App averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do APN Assistant 2 or NetPulse App have ads?

Neither APN Assistant 2 nor NetPulse App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APN Assistant 2 or NetPulse App?

APN Assistant 2 ships an update every 8 months, and NetPulse App every 18 months. Most recently, APN Assistant 2 was updated on September 7, 2026 and NetPulse App on September 2, 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.*