Comparison

NetScan vs Chirp Parent

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

Chirp Parent

Features
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NOTE: To avail of the full functionality of this app, you must have purchased a Chirp-enabled smartphone. This app alone does not provide protection for your child online. This is a control centre for the protective functions on a Chirp-enabled smartphone. When activated on a child's device, Chirp helps detect and block harmful online risks such as cyberbullying, grooming, and self-harm content in social media comments, messaging apps and browser searches. Parents are alerted in real-time through this app, if threats are identified.

Screenshots

NetScan4 screens
Chirp Parent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chirp Parent at none against NetScan's 2. Chirp Parent also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Chirp Parent asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, Chirp Parent every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NetScan versus Chirp Parent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetScanChirp Parent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (98 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings98 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenol CagirChirpFamily

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScan

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

Chirp Parent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chirp Parent free?
Chirp Parent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetScan or Chirp Parent have ads?
NetScan shows ads; Chirp Parent does not.
Which is updated more often, NetScan or Chirp Parent?
NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chirp Parent every 3 weeks. Most recently, NetScan was updated on October 27, 2026 and Chirp Parent on October 9, 2026.

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