Comparison

NetworkArch vs APlus Installer

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

Head to head
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/

About

APlus Installer

Features
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A Plus Guard installer app facilitates the expeditious installation, addition, and modification of site and camera data for camera installers. The application enables the viewing of live streaming footage, allowing for prompt adjustments to camera angles. Leveraging this app, installers can complete camera setup tasks within minutes, obviating the need for a laptop.

Screenshots

NetworkArch4 screens
APlus Installer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APlus Installer at none against NetworkArch's 4. NetworkArch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, 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. APlus Installer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetworkArch ships an update every 4 weeks, APlus Installer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NetworkArch versus APlus Installer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetworkArchAPlus Installer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHubert JozwiakA PLUS GUARD LLC

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
None

APlus Installer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetworkArch free?
NetworkArch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APlus Installer free?
APlus Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetworkArch or APlus Installer have ads?
Neither NetworkArch nor APlus Installer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetworkArch or APlus Installer?
NetworkArch ships an update every 4 weeks, and APlus Installer every 6 months. Most recently, NetworkArch was updated on September 4, 2026 and APlus Installer on May 19, 2026.

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