NetScan vs pfAdmin
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/
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, pfAdmin monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetScan | pfAdmin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (97 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Senol Cagir | D4VINDER LTD |
Customer experience
NetScan
pfAdmin
In-app purchases
NetScan
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year
pfAdmin
No in-app purchases









