KozBon vs mDNSShark

Discover, broadcast, and understand every Bonjour service on your network — with AI-powered insights built in. KozBon scans your local network in real time and shows you every Bonjour (mDNS/DNS-SD) service nearby: printers, smart-home devices, media streamers, development tools, and more. Tap any service for full details — hostnames, IP addresses, ports, and TXT metadata — or long-press for an AI-generated explanation of what it does and why it's on your network. DISCOVER & INSPECT • Live network scanning with animated status indicators • Smart detection of network connectivity — clear guidance when Wi-Fi is off or unavailable • Filter by category: Smart Home, Apple Devices, Media & Streaming, Printers & Scanners, Remote Access • Search across all discovered services • Full service details: hostnames, IP addresses, transport layer, and TXT record metadata • Copy any value with a long-press — service names, IPs, type strings, TXT keys BROADCAST YOUR OWN SERVICES • Publish custom Bonjour services with configurable name, port, domain, and TXT records • Edit TXT records on live services • Best-practice guidance built into every form field 110+ SERVICE TYPE LIBRARY • Pre-configured library covering HTTP, SSH, AirPlay, HomeKit, IPP, Matter, Thread, and more • Filter the library by category • Create and persist your own custom service types with IANA-format identifiers AI-POWERED INSIGHTS — YOUR CHOICE OF ENGINE • Insights: Long-press any service for a streaming Markdown explanation of what it does and how to interact with it • Chat: Conversational assistant grounded in your live network — ask about discovered services, what they do, and how your network is configured • Choose your AI backend in Settings: — Apple Intelligence (default): Runs entirely on-device. No data leaves your phone or Mac. Available on Apple Intelligence-eligible hardware. — Anthropic Claude (opt-in): Sign in with your own API key for more detailed responses. Choose between Claude Opus, Sonnet, or Haiku. Works on any device, even older hardware without Apple Intelligence. • Smart context: The assistant knows whether scan results are fresh or stale and hedges accordingly • Actionable error banners with clear steps to resolve issues LOCALIZED IN 8 LANGUAGES • English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Arabic, and Hebrew • Full right-to-left support for Arabic and Hebrew DESIGNED FOR EVERY APPLE DEVICE • iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro • Liquid Glass design on iOS 26 and macOS 26 • Full VoiceOver and Dynamic Type accessibility support • Haptic feedback throughout the experience PREFERENCES & CUSTOMIZATION • Choose AI detail level (Basic or Technical) • Configure Insights visibility • Manage custom service types • Reset to defaults with one tap KozBon is free and contains no ads. Your API key for Anthropic Claude (if used) is stored securely in the iOS Keychain and never leaves your device.

mDNSShark is an open-source iPhone application created by a small team of engineers who wanted a simpler, clearer way to explore local networks. By tapping into protocols like Multicast DNS (mDNS), DNS-SD, and SSDP, mDNSShark quickly uncovers printers, media servers, IoT gadgets, and other active services on your home or office Wi-Fi - no convoluted setup required. If you've ever wondered what devices are really on your network, or how various services talk to each other, mDNSShark is designed to give you those answers efficiently and privately. Simplicity is key: we've stripped away clutter so you can focus on scanning and understanding results. Every discovery operation runs right on your phone, with no external servers involved. We also do not collect or share any usage data - there's no telemetry, no user analytics, and certainly no hidden trackers. You remain fully in control, deciding if and when to allow local network access, which is all the app needs to function. Built by Engineers, Open to Everyone: mDNSShark was created by engineers who love transparent, lightweight solutions - yet it's also friendly for anyone curious about local network behavior. If you're a fellow engineer, a technologist, or just someone who enjoys problem-solving, you'll find plenty of ways to contribute. Newcomers can help refine the interface, add new features, or even propose deeper networking enhancements. Veterans can dive into advanced scanning logic, integrate emergent protocols, and optimize performance. We firmly believe that collectively, we can build an indispensable network tool for iPhone users everywhere. Current Development: mDNSShark is still in active development, with regular updates that refine performance, expand support for various network protocols, and polish the user experience. We welcome your ideas - whether it's a new device detection trick, an easier UI flow, or an innovative scanning feature. Our public repository provides a transparent view of current issues and ongoing discussions, letting you jump in wherever your skills or interests fit best.