Comparison

MAC Vendors vs Network Tools AI

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

Head to head
About

MAC Vendors

This app helps IT professionals identify details of MAC addresses, including manufacturer information and technical specifications. It can also scan connected networks to provide details about devices on the same network.

Highlights
  • MAC address lookup
  • Manufacturer details
  • Network scanning
  • Device IP and MAC addresses
  • Embedded scanner
Features
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MAC Vendors is a mobile app that helps IT professionals to figure out MAC Address details, starting with the company of manufacture details to the technical details of the MAC address itself. Company name, address, location on Maps, MAC address prefix, HEX start, HEX end and the maximum number of devices in a given prefix. You can simply write the MAC or scan it with the embedded scanner. The App gives you the ability to scan connected WiFi or Hotspot network and provide all possible details related to the connected pairs on the same network; starting with the IP address, MAC address, Device name and Company of manufacture. Please note that if your device is running iOS 10 or before, you will be able to see the MAC Addresses of the connected devices to the WiFi you are scanning. Starting with iOS 11, this feature is not available. Be Safe every time you are connected to a WiFi or hotspot by scanning it.

About

Network Tools AI

This app offers a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic and security tools. It helps troubleshoot Wi-Fi issues, monitor device health, and assess website risks with AI-powered explanations. Features include speed tests, DNS lookups, and a secure browser with ad blocking.

Highlights
  • Network diagnostics (Ping, Traceroute, DNS)
  • Device health monitoring (CPU, battery, storage)
  • AI-assisted explanations for results
  • Secure browser with ad blocking and proxies
  • Website risk assessment (ScamGuard, SiteGuard)
  • Wi-Fi connection history mapping
  • Live Activities for network monitoring
Features
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Meet the upgraded Secure Browser: AdBlock, private proxies, multiple tabs, and smooth minimize & resume. Keep your tabs open in light or dark mode. NETWORK TOOLS AI From everyday Wi-Fi troubleshooting to domain and certificate monitoring, Network Tools AI brings network diagnostics, security checks, and device insights together on your iPhone and iPad. NETPILOT™ — GUIDANCE WHEN YOU NEED IT Not sure where to start? Describe your problem and let NetPilot help you choose a tool and understand your next steps. Learn what each feature can check and what the results can—and cannot—tell you. DEVICE HEALTH™ & ALERTS See how your device is performing right now. Analyze CPU load, memory, storage, thermal state, battery, and uptime with on-device machine learning. Get a Device Health Score with explanations that help you understand what changed and whether action is needed. Enable alerts for supported CPU, thermal, battery, and storage conditions. WI-FI TRAVEL MAP™ — POWERED BY NETMAP LOGGER™ Explore your recorded connection history on a map and timeline. • See where and when connection changes were recorded • Review Wi-Fi, cellular, and offline transitions • Search by city or Wi-Fi network • Switch between Apple Maps and Google Maps • Filter by connection type and date range • Export your history to CSV, XLSX, or TXT NetMap Logger is included in Lifetime Premium. NETWORK MONITOR & LIVE ACTIVITIES Stay informed about connection changes as you move between networks. Follow supported updates on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with free Live Activities. Receive notifications on Apple Watch when supported by your device and notification settings. A TOOLKIT FOR EVERYDAY AND ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS Check reachability, investigate routing, inspect DNS, discover local devices, and measure connection speed. • Ping and Traceroute • DNS Lookup and DNS Propagation • Whois and GeoTrace • LAN AI Discovery™ and Port Scan • Speed Test and System Info • AR Wi-Fi Signal AI-assisted explanations help make supported diagnostic results easier to understand. SCAMGUARD™ — CHECK BEFORE YOU OPEN Assess links for signs of phishing, suspicious redirects, and other potential risks. Review available domain, hosting, and certificate signals to make a more informed decision before visiting a website. SITEGUARD™ & BLACKLIST CHECK Investigate potential website vulnerabilities and check supported blacklist sources for listed IP addresses or domains. SECURE BROWSER Browse with built-in ad blocking, available US, UK, or Germany proxy locations, and useful website security information. • Open and switch between multiple tabs • Minimize to the tab bar and smoothly restore with your tabs preserved • Delete individual recently opened entries or clear them all • View the ad-blocking counter • Inspect SSL certificate details • Check supported website risk signals Closing Secure Browser closes all its tabs. Browser privacy and filtering features apply within Secure Browser. DOMAINGUARD™ — TRACK DOMAIN EXPIRATION Keep track of important domains with expiration reminders, available WHOIS details, and DNS information. Configure supported push and email alerts to stay informed before renewal dates approach. SSLGUARD™ — MONITOR CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION Review certificate validity, issuer, and chain details. Set supported push and email reminders to help you act before certificates expire. FLEXIBLE ACCESS Start with free tools and available trials. Lifetime Premium unlocks advanced features, including NetMap Logger. Network Security Pack subscriptions provide access to SSLGuard, DomainGuard, and Secure Browser. See the in-app purchase screens for current plans and included features. Explore your network with clearer information and practical tools—all in one app. Privacy Policy: https://appios.pro/networktools/privacy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MAC Vendors4 screens
Network Tools AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

MAC Vendors and Network Tools AI both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Network Tools AI's written reviews are positive against 0% of MAC Vendors's. Network Tools AI also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). MAC Vendors's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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. MAC Vendors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Tools AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for MAC Vendors against 4.0 for Network Tools AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MAC Vendors has 58 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of MAC Vendors's written reviews are positive against 100% of Network Tools AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAC Vendors ships an update every 2 weeks, Network Tools AI every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MAC Vendors versus Network Tools AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAC VendorsNetwork Tools AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (58 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMohamed ElBasyouniIvaylo Ivanov

Customer experience

MAC Vendors

All ratings57 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

Network Tools AI

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MAC Vendors

One-time1
  • Upgrade existing to pro$5.99
5 purchases

Network Tools AI

Subscriptions4
  • Network Security Pack Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Network Security Pack Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Network Security Pack 3 Months$6.993 Months
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  • Network Security Pack Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access$9.99

Questions

Is MAC Vendors free?
MAC Vendors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Tools AI free?
Network Tools AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MAC Vendors or Network Tools AI?
MAC Vendors is rated higher. MAC Vendors averages 4.1 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Network Tools AI averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do MAC Vendors or Network Tools AI have ads?
Network Tools AI shows ads; MAC Vendors does not.
Which is updated more often, MAC Vendors or Network Tools AI?
MAC Vendors ships an update every 2 weeks, and Network Tools AI every 3 days. Most recently, MAC Vendors was updated on November 6, 2026 and Network Tools AI on November 7, 2026.

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