Comparison

Blue vs NetScan

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

Head to head
About

Blue

Features
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Blue is an easy to use developer tools for scanning and exploring nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE, Bluetooth Smart) devices and communicate with them. It allows developers to quickly read and write to Bluetooth devices. - Features: • Connects to any Bluetooth Smart device. • Discoveries services and characteristics. • Allows to read and write characteristics.

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

Blue3 screens
NetScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blue at none against NetScan's 2. Blue also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price 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. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Blue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue ships an update weekly, NetScan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blue versus NetScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueNetScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—94 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal SmialkoSenol Cagir

In-app purchases

None

Blue

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScan

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

Questions

Is Blue free?
Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blue or NetScan have ads?
NetScan shows ads; Blue does not.
Which is updated more often, Blue or NetScan?
Blue ships an update weekly, and NetScan monthly. Most recently, Blue was updated on October 11, 2026 and NetScan on September 30, 2026.

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