Comparison

NetStat vs NetworkArch

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

Head to head
About

NetStat

Identify devices connected to your Wi-Fi network, displaying their names and IP addresses. Gain insights into network details, test speeds, and scan open ports on connected devices.

Highlights
  • Device identification and scanning
  • Network information (IP, DNS)
  • User IP and geolocation
  • Device ping tools
  • Open port scanning
  • Download and upload speed testing
Features
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Netstat is a network scanning app that locates devices connected to the network, so you know who is using your Wi-Fi by the name of their device and IP address. The full list of the app's features includes: - device identification and scanning in the network - general information about the network (IP, DNS, etc.) - user's IP address and current geolocation - device ping tools - routing to a device or a website - open ports scanning on devices in the network - download and upload speed testing - network scanning history Before scanning the network, you can also select a device filter, so only certain devices will be checked and displayed after scanning (desktop, laptop or mobile).

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

NetStat4 screens
NetworkArch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetworkArch at 100% against NetStat's 0%. NetworkArch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NetStat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetworkArch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NetStat's written reviews are positive against 100% of NetworkArch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetStat ships an update every 4 months, NetworkArch every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NetStat versus NetworkArch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetStatNetworkArch
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnix-Systems, LLCHubert Jozwiak

Customer experience

NetStat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
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

1 purchases

NetStat

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
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 NetStat free?
NetStat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetworkArch free?
NetworkArch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NetStat or NetworkArch?
NetworkArch is rated higher. NetStat averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NetworkArch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NetStat or NetworkArch have ads?
NetStat shows ads; NetworkArch does not.
Which is updated more often, NetStat or NetworkArch?
NetStat ships an update every 4 months, and NetworkArch every 4 weeks. Most recently, NetStat was updated on September 22, 2026 and NetworkArch on October 6, 2026.

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