Comparison

LiPHY vs IT Network Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

LiPHY

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LiPHY is the next generation VLC (Visible Light Communication) scanning app for your iPhone and iPad. * LiPHY enabled LED lights and drivers can be purchased from our official website. What is VLC? ------------------------------ VLC technology utilizes visible light emanating from light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to transmit information signals wirelessly through the air. These signals can be captured using your smartphone running the LiPHY application by just pointing your phone towards the light source. With LED being widely used in the illumination and display devices, LiPHY is compatible with a wide variety of LED lighting, signages and displays. Why VLC with LiPHY? ------------------------------ Fast • Visible light can be recognized instantly. Even in crowded area, the recognition can be done whenever the light is in the line-of-sight. Secure • Each light can be programmed to a unique identifier which can not be replicated by a third party making this technology very secure. AR Light • Light containing location information can provide Augmented Reality effects via LiPHY. Easy to install • This technology can be easily enabled using our LiPHY LED Driver with your existing LED lights, light boxes and signages. Check out our website to find the suitable hardware to go with your lighting.

About

IT Network Toolbox

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IT Network Toolbox is a lightweight network toolbox that helps you quickly understand what’s happening on your connection — at home, at work, or on the go. Test latency, discover devices on your LAN, scan ports, trace routes, and measure speed in seconds with a clean, no-nonsense interface. Key features • TCP Ping with history and quick copy • LAN discovery (mDNS/SSDP/NBNS/WSD) to find devices and services • Port Scanner with custom ranges and common ports • Traceroute to visualize the path to any host • Speed Test for download/upload performance Designed for IT pros and curious power users. Free daily usage is available, and you can unlock Lifetime Access with a one-time purchase to remove limits forever — no subscription.

Screenshots

LiPHY1 screens
IT Network Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiPHY at none against IT Network Toolbox's 1. LiPHY also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. IT Network Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LiPHY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LiPHY versus IT Network Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiPHYIT Network Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBabar HussainJozsef Mahl

In-app purchases

None

LiPHY

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

IT Network Toolbox

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is LiPHY free?
LiPHY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IT Network Toolbox free?
IT Network Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiPHY or IT Network Toolbox have ads?
Neither LiPHY nor IT Network Toolbox shows ads.

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