Comparison

NetScan vs pfAdmin

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

pfAdmin

Manage your pfSense firewall remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This client connects securely via SSH, requiring no installation on the firewall or cloud services. Monitor and control your network security on the go.

Highlights
  • Remote pfSense management
  • Secure SSH connection
  • No firewall installation required
  • No cloud service dependency
  • Monitor firewall status
  • Manage firewall settings
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pfAdmin puts your pfSense firewall in your pocket. Monitor and manage a stock pfSense box from your iPhone or iPad over a secure SSH connection - nothing is installed on the firewall, and nothing goes through a cloud service. Requires a pfSense firewall with SSH enabled. pfAdmin is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Netgate or pfSense.

Screenshots

NetScan4 screens
pfAdmin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: pfAdmin at 100% against NetScan's 50%. pfAdmin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). NetScan's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (97 vs 2). On 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

NetScan is free to download; pfAdmin costs $3.99 up front. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. pfAdmin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pfAdmin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 97 ratings behind it against 2, 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 pfAdmin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, pfAdmin monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NetScan versus pfAdmin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetScanpfAdmin
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.3 (97 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenol CagirD4VINDER LTD

Customer experience

NetScan

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

pfAdmin

All ratings2 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

pfAdmin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pfAdmin free?
pfAdmin costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetScan or pfAdmin?
pfAdmin is rated higher. NetScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while pfAdmin averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NetScan or pfAdmin have ads?
NetScan shows ads; pfAdmin does not.
Which is updated more often, NetScan or pfAdmin?
NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, and pfAdmin monthly. Most recently, NetScan was updated on October 20, 2026 and pfAdmin on October 19, 2026.

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