Comparison

NetScan vs Network Scanner Toolkit

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

Network Scanner Toolkit

Discover all devices on your WiFi network, including their names, IP, and MAC addresses. This comprehensive toolkit offers subnet calculations, port scanning, traceroute, and DNS lookups. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features like camera detection and speed tests.

Highlights
  • Device discovery (name, IP, MAC)
  • Subnet calculator
  • Port scanner
  • Traceroute with map
  • DNS lookup
  • Bonjour monitor
  • Pro features: camera find, speed test
Features
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See every device on your WiFi. Free — no ads, no subscription. Network Scanner Toolkit finds everything on your network in seconds: name, IP, MAC address, and manufacturer — even devices that hide from ping. One-letter capability tags show you at a glance which devices are pingable, run a web interface, speak Bonjour or UPnP, or serve as your gateway. Tap any device to ping it, open its admin page in-app, rename it, favorite it, or mark it for later. New devices get flagged automatically, so an unfamiliar gadget on your WiFi never slips past you. A full network toolbox — free: • LAN Scanner — fast sweep with smart device naming, custom names & icons, new-device badges • Subnet Calculator — CIDR math, IP-in-subnet checks, VLSM splitting, range-to-CIDR aggregation. A tool most paid apps don't have. • Port Scanner — presets, custom ranges, or all 65,535 ports • Traceroute — every hop geolocated on a live map with latency charts • Ping — live graph, configurable payload size and interval • DNS Lookup — A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, SOA, PTR & SRV records, custom resolvers, DNSSEC check • Whois — full registry data with referral chasing • Bonjour Monitor — watch services appear and disappear in real time • Network Info — IP, router, DNS, IPv6, data usage, SSID • History — every scan and test saved automatically; reopen scans as fully interactive device lists Toolkit Pro — one purchase, yours forever: • Find Cameras — sweep your network for security cameras using RTSP, ONVIF, and vendor fingerprints, with honest three-tier confidence ratings. Know what's watching on any WiFi you join. • Speed Test — live download and upload graphs in Mbps and MB/s • Security Audit — Audit your own network's security to find risky or exposed services • Bluetooth Scanner — Scan for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices, see their signal strength, maker, and type, and use Find mode's hot/cold proximity meter or the radar view to locate one • Wake-on-LAN — power on your PC or NAS from the couch • Export & share — CSV and PDF reports of any scan or test • Themes — Phosphor, Amber, Synthwave, and more Private by design. No account, no analytics, no tracking — your scans and history never leave your device. Whether you're a network engineer, a tinkerer, or you just want to know what that mystery device on your WiFi is — this is the scanner that respects both your time and your wallet. Download free. Upgrade once if you want the Pro tools.

Screenshots

NetScan4 screens
Network Scanner Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Scanner Toolkit at 5.0 against NetScan's 4.3. Network Scanner Toolkit also leads on ads (none vs shown). NetScan's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Network Scanner Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Scanner Toolkit 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, Network Scanner Toolkit every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NetScan versus Network Scanner Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetScanNetwork Scanner Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (97 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenol CagirSawhorn LLC

Customer experience

NetScan

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

Network Scanner Toolkit

All ratings1 ratings
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
1 purchases

Network Scanner Toolkit

One-time1
  • Toolkit Pro$1.99

Questions

Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Scanner Toolkit free?
Network Scanner Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NetScan or Network Scanner Toolkit?
Network Scanner Toolkit is rated higher. NetScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Network Scanner Toolkit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NetScan or Network Scanner Toolkit have ads?
NetScan shows ads; Network Scanner Toolkit does not.
Which is updated more often, NetScan or Network Scanner Toolkit?
NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Network Scanner Toolkit every 5 weeks. Most recently, NetScan was updated on October 20, 2026 and Network Scanner Toolkit on October 14, 2026.

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