# NetScan vs NetGuard by C

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetGuard by C at 86% against NetScan's 50%. NetGuard by C also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). NetScan's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (97 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NetGuard by C sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 97 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of NetScan's written reviews are positive against 86% of NetGuard by C's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, NetGuard by C weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetScan | NetGuard by C |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscan-ip-scanner/id1542941314/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netguard-by-c-punks/id1547114495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) | [C-Punks FZE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474666760) |

## What reviewers say

### NetScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscan-ip-scanner/id1542941314)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription + No Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription + No Ads | $17.99 | per year |


### NetGuard by C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netguard-by-c-punks/id1547114495)

Detect and block threats on your WiFi network to protect your privacy. Analyze your home network for vulnerabilities and identify unknown devices before they connect. Get a full security analysis in seconds.

**Highlights:** Detect WiFi threats, Analyze network vulnerabilities, Block unknown devices, Check internet speed, Privacy protection

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NetGuard Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| NetGuard Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetScan free?

NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NetGuard by C free?

NetGuard by C is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NetScan or NetGuard by C?

NetScan is rated higher. NetScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while NetGuard by C averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NetScan or NetGuard by C have ads?

NetScan shows ads; NetGuard by C does not.

### Which is updated more often, NetScan or NetGuard by C?

NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, and NetGuard by C weekly. Most recently, NetScan was updated on October 24, 2026 and NetGuard by C on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*