Comparison

NetScan vs TP

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

TP

This client app enables iOS devices to connect to TP-LINK enterprise routers with SSL VPN 2.0 functionality. It supports multiple authentication methods and allows for server resource display and custom resource additions.

Highlights
  • SSL VPN 2.0 client for iOS
  • Supports TP-LINK enterprise routers (NR series)
  • Multiple authentication methods
  • Server resource display
  • Custom resource addition
Features
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1、SSL VPN的IOS客户端发布,适用于带SSL VPN 2.0功能的TP-LINK企业路由器如TL-NR6300等NR系列机型; 2、增加了多种认证方式,增加了服务器分配资源显示、自定义添加资源、应用组件等功能。

Screenshots

NetScan4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetScan at 50% against TP's 0%. NetScan also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (94 vs 4). TP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 94 ratings behind it against 4, 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 TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetScan ships an update monthly, TP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NetScan versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetScanTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (94 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenol CagirTP-LINK

Customer experience

NetScan

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

TP

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 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

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetScan or TP?
NetScan is rated higher. NetScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while TP averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NetScan or TP have ads?
NetScan shows ads; TP does not.
Which is updated more often, NetScan or TP?
NetScan ships an update monthly, and TP every 3 months. Most recently, NetScan was updated on September 12, 2026 and TP on August 16, 2026.

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