Comparison

NetScan vs Ship Bell Sounds

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

Ship Bell Sounds

This app transforms your iPhone into a nautical bell clock, replicating the sounds and atmosphere of traditional ship bells. It offers two modes: an authentic 8-bell watch system or a simple hourly chime. Enjoy customizable sounds and widgets for your home and lock screens.

Highlights
  • Traditional 8-bell watch cycle
  • Hourly Chime Mode
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Daily repeating bell schedule
  • Quiet Hours support
  • Custom ship bell sounds
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Bring the timeless tradition of maritime watch bells to your iPhone. Ship Bell Sounds accurately recreates the traditional ship's bell watch system, delivering authentic bell sequences with precise timing throughout the day. Whether you're at sea, in the workshop, at home, or simply enjoy maritime heritage, the bells ring exactly when they should. Choose the mode that best suits you, from the complete four-hour watch cycle to simple hourly and half-hourly chimes, all designed to provide dependable and accurate timekeeping. Features • Authentic traditional ship's bell watch system • Precise bell timing throughout the day • Multiple operating modes, including: • Traditional Watch Bells • Hourly Chime • Half-Hourly Chime • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets showing the current watch • Traditional ship's chronometer clock • Quiet Hours to automatically silence bells overnight • Simple, reliable operation Perfect for sailors, maritime enthusiasts, naval historians, museums, workshops, and anyone who appreciates the timeless rhythm of traditional shipboard life. No subscriptions. No advertisements. Just authentic ship's bells.

Screenshots

NetScan4 screens
Ship Bell Sounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ship Bell Sounds at 100% against NetScan's 50%. Ship Bell Sounds also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). NetScan's advantage is price (Free vs $0.49) and ratings volume (98 vs 1). On 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

NetScan is free to download; Ship Bell Sounds costs $0.49 up front. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ship Bell Sounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ship Bell Sounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 98 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Ship Bell Sounds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, Ship Bell Sounds fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NetScan versus Ship Bell Sounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetScanShip Bell Sounds
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating4.3 (98 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenol CagirVIENN S A WILLMOTT

Customer experience

NetScan

All ratings97 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

Ship Bell Sounds

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScan

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

Ship Bell Sounds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ship Bell Sounds free?
Ship Bell Sounds costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetScan or Ship Bell Sounds?
Ship Bell Sounds is rated higher. NetScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Ship Bell Sounds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NetScan or Ship Bell Sounds have ads?
NetScan shows ads; Ship Bell Sounds does not.
Which is updated more often, NetScan or Ship Bell Sounds?
NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ship Bell Sounds fortnightly. Most recently, NetScan was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ship Bell Sounds on November 5, 2026.

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