Comparison

Netcraft vs Snowl

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

Head to head
About

Netcraft

This app provides protection against phishing, web-based malware, and fake online shops. It leverages industry-leading data to identify and block threats as they emerge, enhancing your safety while browsing and shopping on mobile devices. Report suspicious sites and messages to contribute to a global security network.

Highlights
  • Phishing attack blocking
  • Malicious URL scanning in SMS
  • QR code scanning
  • Report suspicious websites
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Dark mode support
Features
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The free Netcraft app protects you from phishing and web-based malware attacks on your iPhone and iPad. The Netcraft app takes advantage of Netcraft's industry-leading data to provide protection from threats as soon as they appear. Stay protected using the same data that Netcraft uses to protect the world's largest brands and financial institutions. Stay protected from a range of threats including: - Phishing - Web-based malware - Credit card skimming attacks on compromised eCommerce sites - Fake shops imitating well-known brands - Attacks targeting global entities such as banks, social media platforms and cloud services Unlike desktop web browsers such as Chrome and Firefox, mobile browsers lack comprehensive anti-phishing protection. Use the Netcraft app to stay safe when browsing and shopping on the web. Report suspicious websites and text messages to Netcraft with just a tap. Suspicious SMS messages from unknown senders can be reported automatically, making you part of a global network of reporters. Features: - Block phishing attacks while browsing the web using iOS content blocker functionality - Automatically scan malicious URLs in SMS messages and mark them as spam - Scan and check QR codes before visiting - Easily report phishing attacks to help protect others worldwide and get rewarded with prizes - Siri Shortcuts - Dark mode - No ads or data harvesting Netcraft provides Internet security services including anti-fraud and anti-phishing services to the world's largest brands and financial institutions. Netcraft is based in London, United Kingdom, and has been a registered company in England and Wales since 1987 (company number 02161164).

About

Snowl

Control your devices from a distance with air mouse functionality, or use intuitive gestures for precise command execution. It also transforms into a traditional joystick mouse when placed in its charging cradle.

Highlights
  • Air Mouse Mode for long-distance control
  • Gesture Mouse Mode with 8 preset gestures
  • Machine learning for custom gesture recognition
  • Joystick Mouse Mode when in charging cradle
  • Precise device control
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Air Mouse Mode : Wear it on your finger while doing various activities and control your device from long distances anytime, anywhere for precise control. Gesture Mouse Mode : Allows you to control your devices through gestures. There are 8 preset gestures that can perform your preferred commands. Our machine learning algorithm can learn your preferred gestures to allow for better control. Joystick Mouse Mode : Once the Snowl ring is placed inside its charging cradle, it can be used as a joystick mouse and perform the same functions that a traditional mouse can.

Screenshots

Netcraft4 screens
Snowl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Netcraft at 83% against Snowl's 0%. Snowl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Netcraft sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Snowl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Netcraft ships an update every 6 weeks, Snowl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Netcraft versus Snowl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetcraftSnowl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetcraft LtdCox Space Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Netcraft

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Snowl

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Netcraft

One-time3
  • All Feeds Trial (28 day)Free
  • All Feeds Bundle (1 month)$1.99
  • All Feeds Bundle (12 months)$9.99
None

Snowl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Netcraft free?
Netcraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snowl free?
Snowl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Netcraft or Snowl have ads?
Neither Netcraft nor Snowl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Netcraft or Snowl?
Netcraft ships an update every 6 weeks, and Snowl fortnightly. Most recently, Netcraft was updated on October 6, 2026 and Snowl on October 17, 2026.

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