Comparison

Network Checker vs NetScan

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

Head to head
About

Network Checker

This utility app provides developers with essential network tools. It allows for socket creation, host pinging, SSH access, and network scanning. Test internet speed and discover services on your network.

Highlights
  • TCP/UDP socket creation (client/server)
  • Network service discovery
  • Public IP address check
  • Host pinging
  • SSH shell access
  • Port scanning
  • Internet speed testing
Features
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As a developer, sometimes I need to do something like ping a host, or create a TCP/UDP socket, or open an SSH shell, ... on my iPhone. So I have made an app to do that thing. Also, I want to share it with every developer. Maybe, it will be helpful for your work. [Key features] - Create a TCP/UDP socket for both client or server. - Discovery some services on a network. - Check public IP. - Ping a host. - Open an SSH shell. - Scan ports for a host. - Test internet speed. - Check the information of a host. * Some more features will come in the next version.

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

Network Checker4 screens
NetScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Checker at 100% against NetScan's 50%. Network Checker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). NetScan's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 3). 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. Network Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Checker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 94 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Network Checker's written reviews are positive against 50% of NetScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Checker ships an update weekly, NetScan monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Network Checker versus NetScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork CheckerNetScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (94 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings394 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen SangSenol Cagir

Customer experience

Network Checker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NetScan

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

In-app purchases

None

Network Checker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScan

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

Questions

Is Network Checker free?
Network Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Checker or NetScan?
Network Checker is rated higher. Network Checker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NetScan averages 4.3 from 94 ratings.
Do Network Checker or NetScan have ads?
NetScan shows ads; Network Checker does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Checker or NetScan?
Network Checker ships an update weekly, and NetScan monthly. Most recently, Network Checker was updated on June 1, 2026 and NetScan on September 12, 2026.

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