Comparison

NetTrace NAMScan vs DSI events

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

Head to head

Asset Management

DSI Events Application

Free

💼 Business

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About

NetTrace NAMScan

Features

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NetTrace provides accurate and secure integrated asset tracking and management solutions for a variety of asset types. Our automated system will deliver relevant information to key decision-makers and is developed through a partnership with a world leader in asset tracking software. Through continuous product development in conjunction with training and consultancy, we ensure our solution remains indispensable for our customers. We work closely with our partners in the leasing industry and our growing reseller network to maximise our footprint. We strive to stay in close touch with our customers to ensure that we can anticipate their evolving needs and service these with honesty and integrity.

About

DSI events

Features

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This is the official app for events organised by the Department of Science and Innovation. The annual Science Forum South Africa and Innovation Bridge Technology Showcasing and Matchmaking events are accommodated by this mobile app, as well as any other relevant DSI organised events.

Screenshots

NetTrace NAMScan4 screens

DSI events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DSI events at every 2 weeks against NetTrace NAMScan's every 3 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTrace NAMScan ships an update every 3 months, DSI events every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

NetTrace NAMScan versus DSI events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	NetTrace NAMScan	DSI events
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	171 MB	66 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	NetTrace	CSIR

In-app purchases

None

NetTrace NAMScan

No in-app purchases

None

DSI events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetTrace NAMScan free?

NetTrace NAMScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is DSI events free?

DSI events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do NetTrace NAMScan or DSI events have ads?

Neither NetTrace NAMScan nor DSI events shows ads.

Which is updated more often, NetTrace NAMScan or DSI events?

NetTrace NAMScan ships an update every 3 months, and DSI events every 2 weeks. Most recently, NetTrace NAMScan was updated on October 26, 2026 and DSI events on October 26, 2026.