Comparison

Actions vs NetScan

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

Head to head
About

Actions

Send HTTP requests with a single tap to control internet-connected devices and services. Easily manage remote switches, Arduinos, APIs, and more from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Perform HTTP requests with one tap
  • Control internet-connected devices
  • Manage Arduinos and IoT devices
  • Interact with APIs and web services
  • Check remote service status
Features
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Actions lets you perform HTTP request with a single Tap! With Actions you can control anything connected to Internet Like: * Remote switches * Arduinos * API * Web Services * IOT Devices * Website Response * Remote Service Status * And More! Replace "curl" with "Actions" and became Mobile First too! Actions!

About

NetScan

Gain complete visibility into your internet connection with this network scanner and WiFi analyzer. Monitor real-time speed, track data usage, and identify all connected devices on your network. It offers tools for diagnostics, latency testing, and advanced network calculations.

Highlights
  • Real-time internet speed monitoring
  • Accurate data usage tracking
  • IP scanner for device detection
  • WiFi analyzer for signal strength
  • Ping tools for latency testing
  • Network scanner for diagnostics
Features
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NetScan is a small, fast, and free network scanner and WiFi analyzer that gives you complete visibility into your internet connection. Monitor your real-time network speed, track data usage, and scan for connected devices—all from a simple and intuitive interface. NetScan also works as an IP scanner, making it easy to identify all devices on your network. Whether you're checking connection quality or monitoring bandwidth, NetScan has you covered. Key Features: -Real-time internet speed monitoring -Built-in Speed Test tool -Accurate data usage tracking -Bandwidth usage alerts -Supports all network types: 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi -Network connections monitor -Advanced IP scanner to detect connected devices -WiFi analyzer for signal strength and network info -Network scanner for device discovery and diagnostics -Ping tools for latency testing -DNS resolver and Subnet calculator for advanced users Download NetScan now to analyze, scan, and take control of your network like never before! LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Actions2 screens
NetScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Actions at none against NetScan's shown. Actions also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Actions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 — 4.2 for Actions against 4.3 for NetScan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 94 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Actions's written reviews are positive against 50% of NetScan's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Actions versus NetScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActionsNetScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (99 ratings)4.3 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99 — better94
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichele Gruppioni (Gruppio)Senol Cagir

Customer experience

Actions

All ratings99 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.0%

NetScan

All ratings94 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Actions

One-time1
  • Unlimited Actions$0.99
2 purchases

NetScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Actions free?
Actions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Actions or NetScan?
NetScan is rated higher. Actions averages 4.2 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while NetScan averages 4.3 from 94 ratings.
Do Actions or NetScan have ads?
NetScan shows ads; Actions does not.

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