# NetMonitor+ vs Packet Power Node Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Packet Power Node Manager at 5.0 against NetMonitor+'s 4.5. Packet Power Node Manager also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). NetMonitor+'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

NetMonitor+ costs $2.99 and Packet Power Node Manager $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Packet Power Node Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetMonitor+ has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NetMonitor+ ships an update every 10 days, Packet Power Node Manager every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetMonitor+ | Packet Power Node Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netmonitor-plus/id1289105991/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-power-node-manager/id1499289681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [奕才 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016315440) | [Packet Power, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065925040) |

## What reviewers say

### NetMonitor+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netmonitor-plus/id1289105991)

Monitor your network speeds and data usage in real-time with customizable widgets and a floating window. Track battery consumption trends and securely store Wi-Fi passwords. Optimized for the latest iOS devices and supports dark mode.

**Highlights:** Real-time network speed monitoring, Data usage tracking widgets, Battery usage logging, Secure Wi-Fi password storage, Floating network speed window, Dark Mode support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Packet Power Node Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packet-power-node-manager/id1499289681)

Access and monitor wireless nodes from Packet Power customers. View signal strength for nearby nodes assigned to your EMX account. Requires an existing Packet Power account.

**Highlights:** Access Packet Power wireless monitoring nodes, View signal strength information, Detect nearby nodes via BTLE, Requires EMX account assignment, Mobile node management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetMonitor+ free?

NetMonitor+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Packet Power Node Manager free?

Packet Power Node Manager costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetMonitor+ or Packet Power Node Manager?

Packet Power Node Manager is rated higher. NetMonitor+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Packet Power Node Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NetMonitor+ or Packet Power Node Manager have ads?

Neither NetMonitor+ nor Packet Power Node Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetMonitor+ or Packet Power Node Manager?

NetMonitor+ ships an update every 10 days, and Packet Power Node Manager every 23 months. Most recently, NetMonitor+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Packet Power Node Manager on August 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*