Comparison

equalize vs Network Lab

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

Head to head
About

equalize

Easily create and share LaTeX or TeX equations with a simple jotting interface. Export them as vector or pixel images for professional diagrams, notes, or presentations.

Highlights
  • Jot down LaTeX/TeX equations
  • Drag and drop equations
  • Share sheet integration
  • Multiple color options
  • Vector export
  • Pixel export
Features
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Ever needed to send someone an equation they asked for? Want to add them to a note, but can't read your own handwriting? Put them in a diagram that is supposed to look professional? Use them im a presentation on iPad? Just jot down some LaTeX or TeX equations and drag them to where you want them or use the share sheet. Includes multiple colors, vector and pixel export

About

Network Lab

Features
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Network Lab is a privacy-first LAN scanner and network toolbox for iPhone, iPad and Apple silicon Mac. Use it to discover devices on your Wi-Fi or wired network, inspect Bonjour and Zeroconf services, monitor favourite hosts and troubleshoot common connectivity problems without creating an account or uploading scan data to a cloud service. What Network Lab helps with: - Scan your local subnet and identify active hosts - Browse Bonjour / Zeroconf services and service records - Inspect IP addresses, MAC addresses, vendors, ports and host details where available - Save network snapshots, compare scans and export results as CSV - Monitor favourite hosts for reachability - Run ping, traceroute, DNS lookup, whois and bandwidth tests - Send Wake-on-LAN magic packets to sleeping devices - Open SSH sessions to known hosts Network Lab is built for home labs, small offices, developers, admins and curious users who want a clear view of their own network. The core LAN scanner stays available for free, while Pro unlocks the extended diagnostic tools.

Screenshots

equalize2 screens
Network Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: equalize at every 2 days against Network Lab's every 9 months. equalize also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. equalize sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Network Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

equalize ships an update every 2 days, Network Lab every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
equalize versus Network Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterequalizeNetwork Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHans SchuleinMichael Lauer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

equalize

One-time2
  • Pro$0.99
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
1 purchases

Network Lab

One-time1
  • Unbegrenzte Benutzung$9.99

Questions

Is equalize free?
equalize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Lab free?
Network Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do equalize or Network Lab have ads?
Neither equalize nor Network Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, equalize or Network Lab?
equalize ships an update every 2 days, and Network Lab every 9 months. Most recently, equalize was updated on October 10, 2026 and Network Lab on October 4, 2026.

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