Comparison

NetScan vs Network Cell Analyzer V2

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

Head to head
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/

About

Network Cell Analyzer V2

Scan and analyze surrounding 2G/3G/4G/4G LTEM&NBIOT networks to find the most efficient mobile signal. View detailed network data, perform pings, and export reports. Requires a dedicated router.

Highlights
  • Scan 2G/3G/4G/4G LTEM&NBIOT networks
  • View RSSI, RSRQ, RSRP, SINR, EC/IO, RXQUAL, BAND, CHANNEL data
  • Isolate specific operators and network types
  • Perform regular pings for analysis
  • Export data reports in CSV format
  • View router technical information
Features
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Application for use with the next-generation NCA-234G router, sold by GigaConcept. It allows scanning surrounding 2G/3G/4G/4G LTE-M & NB-IoT networks to identify the best performing mobile network across all operators. It collects key metrics such as RSSI, RSRQ, RSRP, SINR, EC/IO, RXQUAL, BAND, and CHANNEL to compare detected operator antennas. You can isolate an operator and a network type (GSM, UMTS, LTE, LTE-M, NB-IoT) and run continuous ping tests for full analysis. Data can be exported in CSV format. Note: the application does not work without the dedicated router. Screens: - Home screen to connect to the router WiFi by scanning its QR code. - Network scan page showing all nearby networks (GSM, UMTS, LTE, LTE-M, NB-IoT) with CSV export. - Detail page for continuous ping tests on a selected network (e.g. Orange on LTE) with graph and export. - Dedicated 2G page for RXQUAL analysis. - Dedicated 3G page for UMTS network performance analysis. - Dedicated 4G / LTE-M / NB-IoT page for advanced measurements. - Information pages explaining technical results. - Archive page to view exported files. - Settings page showing router technical information.

Screenshots

NetScan4 screens
Network Cell Analyzer V24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetScan at 50% against Network Cell Analyzer V2's 0%. NetScan also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (94 vs 5). Network Cell Analyzer V2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Cell Analyzer V2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 94 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NetScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Network Cell Analyzer V2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetScan ships an update monthly, Network Cell Analyzer V2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NetScan versus Network Cell Analyzer V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetScanNetwork Cell Analyzer V2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (94 ratings) — better1.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenol CagirGigaConcept

Customer experience

NetScan

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

Network Cell Analyzer V2

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year
None

Network Cell Analyzer V2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Cell Analyzer V2 free?
Network Cell Analyzer V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetScan or Network Cell Analyzer V2?
NetScan is rated higher. NetScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Network Cell Analyzer V2 averages 1.6 from 5 ratings.
Do NetScan or Network Cell Analyzer V2 have ads?
NetScan shows ads; Network Cell Analyzer V2 does not.
Which is updated more often, NetScan or Network Cell Analyzer V2?
NetScan ships an update monthly, and Network Cell Analyzer V2 every 3 months. Most recently, NetScan was updated on September 12, 2026 and Network Cell Analyzer V2 on September 10, 2026.

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