Comparison

LocalSites vs NetworkArch

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

Head to head
About

LocalSites

Discover and access websites hosted on your local network. This utility helps you quickly find configuration pages for devices like printers and IoT gadgets, opening them directly in your browser.

Highlights
  • Discover local network websites
  • Uses Bonjour (DNS-SD) protocol
  • Open URLs in Safari
  • Access device configuration pages
  • Open source on GitHub
Features
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This app shows all websites in the local network which advertise themselves using the "bonjour" (DNS-SD) protocol. Clicking on an entry passes the URL to Safari for displaying the website. Note that the only purpose of this app is to quickly access configuration websites for example of local printers or IoT gadgets. The app does not list services other than http, and is not meant to be a full featured network services browser (there are already good apps for that). The app is in the AppStore for your convenience and as a way to support its development a bit, but it is open sourced on github, so you're welcome to get it from there and also to contribute enhancements!

About

NetworkArch

Diagnose your network with a suite of tools including ping, Wake on LAN, Whois, and DNS lookup. Get detailed information about your Wi-Fi and cellular connections. More tools are planned for future updates.

Highlights
  • Ping IP address or hostname
  • Wake on LAN magic packets
  • Whois lookup for IPs and domains
  • DNS lookup with multiple record support
  • Wi-Fi connection status and details
  • Cellular network information
Features
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NetworkArch is a network diagnostic app equipped with various tools, including pinging specific IP address or hostname, sending Wake on LAN magic packets, Whois and DNS Lookup. It also displays useful information related to your Wi-Fi/Cellular connection. Wi-Fi network information: - Wi-Fi connection status, - BSSID and SSID, - Default gateway, - Subnet mask, - Internal IP (IPv4 and IPv6), - External IPv4. Cellular network information: - Carrier, - ISO, MCC, MNC, - Radio access technology, - IP (IPv4 and IPv6), - VoIP support. Ping: - Measure the time for a packet to reach the server and be sent back. - Supports IP and hostnames, - Server status. Wake on LAN: - Sending magic packets, including viewing individual packet bytes. Whois: - Whois of IP addresses, AS numbers and domains. DNS Lookup: - Support of multiple records. More tools coming in the future. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LocalSites1 screens
NetworkArch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetworkArch at 5.0 against LocalSites's 1.0. NetworkArch also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 23 months). LocalSites's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. NetworkArch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. LocalSites asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetworkArch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalSites ships an update every 23 months, NetworkArch every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LocalSites versus NetworkArch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalSitesNetworkArch
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.39.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas ZellerHubert Jozwiak

Customer experience

LocalSites

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NetworkArch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LocalSites

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NetworkArch

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$0.491 Month
One-time3
  • Whois unlock$0.99
  • DNS Lookup unlock$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is LocalSites free?
LocalSites is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetworkArch free?
NetworkArch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LocalSites or NetworkArch?
NetworkArch is rated higher. LocalSites averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NetworkArch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LocalSites or NetworkArch have ads?
Neither LocalSites nor NetworkArch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LocalSites or NetworkArch?
LocalSites ships an update every 23 months, and NetworkArch every 4 weeks. Most recently, LocalSites was updated on October 5, 2026 and NetworkArch on October 6, 2026.

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