NetScan vs PingKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
PingKit
Understand your home network with AI-powered explanations and 19 free tools. Identify devices, test speeds, and monitor connections privately on your iPhone. Offers advanced features and monitoring through optional subscriptions.
- On-device AI for network explanations
- 19 professional-grade network tools
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
- Device discovery and identification
- Connection monitoring and uptime watch
- Optional subscription for advanced features
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Your network finally speaks your language. PingKit explains your WiFi in plain English. Ask "Why is my internet slow?" and get a real answer. Every device on your network is identified automatically. No jargon, no guesswork. 19 professional-grade network tools, completely free. AI THAT EXPLAINS YOUR NETWORK: Security findings are explained right on your iPhone using Apple's on-device intelligence, so that text never leaves the device. The AI assistant and the other AI features run on our own service. Every AI feature is free to try without a subscription: 15 answers a week, up to 5 a day. SIRI & SHORTCUTS: Run a speed test, check "How's My Wi-Fi?", ping a host, scan a port, or look up DNS, straight from Siri, Spotlight, and the Shortcuts app. 19 FREE TOOLS: Smart Diagnostics, Speed Test, Ping, Visual Traceroute, MTR, Connection Monitor, Port Scanner, Bonjour Browser, Security Scan, Device Discovery, My Network, DNS Lookup, Whois, IP Geolocation, SSL Inspector, HTTP Analyzer, Subnet Calculator, Wake-on-LAN, Network Interfaces. MONITOR TAB: Live connection stats, Uptime Watch, Cert Monitor, Mac Agent, scheduled speed tests, and compliance export, all in one place. Uptime Watch is free to try: one site for a week, with down and recovery alerts. GUARDIAN ($2.99/mo): • Where the problem is: your device, your network, your router, your ISP, or beyond • Watch Mode: re-run the check on a loop to catch a drop that will not repeat on demand • Compared with normal: learns what each network usually does, and flags what is off • Since your last checkup: what changed, and which device it belongs to • Fix It walkthrough: an ordered checklist for your exact router, progress saved • Trends: speed, latency, jitter and security score charted per network • Uptime Watch: hourly checks for 10 URLs with down/recovered alerts • 24/7 monitoring with the companion Mac Agent • AI assistant: ask anything about your network • Smart alerts: new devices, outages, changes • Scheduled speed tests: your Mac Agent runs them, results sync to your iPhone • Private iCloud sync between the Mac Agent and your iPhone GUARDIAN PLUS ($9.99/mo): • Cert Monitor: track TLS certificates for 25 domains with expiry alerts • Scheduled reports: your own name on the PDF, with a weekly or monthly due date • ISO 27001 Compliance PDF: one-tap signed evidence export • Apple Watch complication • Highest AI limits of any plan • Everything in Guardian NOW IN 27 LANGUAGES. PRIVACY FIRST: All diagnostics run locally on your own network. No accounts, no tracking. The Mac Agent syncs through your personal iCloud. PingKit Guardian: $2.99/mo or $24.99/yr. Guardian Plus: $9.99/mo or $79.99/yr. 1-week free trial on monthly plans. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pingkit.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://pingkit.app/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PingKit at 5.0 against NetScan's 4.3. PingKit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). NetScan's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PingKit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PingKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 94 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NetScan ships an update monthly, PingKit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetScan | PingKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (94 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Senol Cagir | PAUL SNYMAN |
Customer experience
NetScan
PingKit
In-app purchases
NetScan
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year
PingKit
- PingKit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- PingKit Guardian7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- PingKit Agent Monthly$3.991 Month
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- PingKit Everything Monthly$4.991 Month
- PingKit Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- PingKit Guardian Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- PingKit Agent Yearly$19.991 Year
- PingKit Everything Yearly$24.991 Year
- PingKit Guardian7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- PingKit Guardian Plus7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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