NetTrace NAMScan vs DSTI events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetTrace NAMScan
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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.
DSTI events
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DSTI events at every 10 days 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NetTrace NAMScan ships an update every 3 months, DSTI events every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetTrace NAMScan | DSTI events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — 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
NetTrace NAMScan
No in-app purchases
DSTI events
No in-app purchases
