Comparison

Ladybug vs WiFi Sonar

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

Head to head
About

Ladybug

Features
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Ladybug is a simple iOS app handles radar links (rdar://) gracefully. - Open source iOS project written in Swift 4 - Opens a radar link from other app, clipboard, or manually input - Redirects to Open Radar and others - Support multiple formats of radar links - Safari Reader mode - 3D Touch Peek & Pop - History and Bookmarks - Import your radars from Open Radar - Backup & Restore with JSON - No third-party tracking or analytics See more on GitHub https://github.com/ethanhuang13/ladybug

About

WiFi Sonar

Features
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WiFi Sonar shows which devices are connected to your WiFi and how your connection is performing, all in one app. Scan your network in seconds, check open ports, measure speed and latency, and troubleshoot with built-in network tools. WHO IS ON MY WIFI? • Network scanner: find the devices on your local network in seconds • Device details: IP address, device name (when the device shares it), open ports and online status • Mark devices as trusted; newly joined devices stand out with a "NEW" label • Give devices custom names and room tags, keep the list tidy with search and filters • Share the device list as CSV SECURITY • Open port scan: risky ports such as FTP, Telnet and RDP are flagged, with a plain explanation of each risk • Security score for each device • IP camera (RTSP) stream viewer: check the cameras on your network • Hidden camera detection: uses your phone's camera to help you look for the infrared (IR) LEDs found in many hidden cameras • Bluetooth scanner: nearby devices and trackers such as AirTag, SmartTag and Tile PERFORMANCE • Internet speed test: download, upload and ping, saved to your history • Ping monitor: live latency graph, jitter and packet loss • Bandwidth monitor: watch device activity live NETWORK TOOLS • Network topology: your network on a visual map • Traceroute: see the path your packets take • Whois and DNS lookup (domain ↔ IP, reverse DNS) • DNS benchmark: compare response times of popular DNS servers • IP lookup: your public and local IP details • Subnet calculator (CIDR) • Wake-on-LAN: wake your computer over the network • Router panel: open your router's admin page in one tap • History: speed test trends and device events (new, online, offline) WHY WIFI SONAR? • Scans run on your local network; your device list stays on your phone • Clean, modern interface with a dark theme • 7 languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic NOTES • iOS does not allow apps to read MAC addresses or scan nearby WiFi channels, so manufacturer info, channel analysis and signal maps are not available on iPhone. • Network scanning requires Local Network permission. • Hidden camera detection is an aid; it cannot guarantee finding every camera. • WiFi Sonar is free and contains ads.

Screenshots

Ladybug3 screens
WiFi Sonar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ladybug at none against WiFi Sonar's shown. Ladybug also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ladybug ships an update every 8 days, WiFi Sonar every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Ladybug versus WiFi Sonar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLadybugWiFi Sonar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElaborappMurat Butun

In-app purchases

None

Ladybug

No in-app purchases

None

WiFi Sonar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ladybug free?
Ladybug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WiFi Sonar free?
WiFi Sonar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ladybug or WiFi Sonar have ads?
WiFi Sonar shows ads; Ladybug does not.
Which is updated more often, Ladybug or WiFi Sonar?
Ladybug ships an update every 8 days, and WiFi Sonar every 9 days. Most recently, Ladybug was updated on November 2, 2026 and WiFi Sonar on November 8, 2026.

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