Comparison

NetPulse App vs FS Connected Home

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NetPulse App

Instantly improve your internet and phone service by finding stronger wireless signals. This app tests your signal up to 100 times per second, offering a high-resolution score and an innovative "Geiger Counter" feature.

Highlights
  • Boosts internet and phone service
  • Tests wireless signal up to 100 times per second
  • Finds stronger wireless signals
  • Wireless "Geiger Counter" feature
  • Works with Cellular, WiFi, and Satellite networks
  • Simple interface for all experience levels
Features
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NetPulse can instantly boost your Internet & phone service using just a mobile phone or tablet. NetPulse tests your wireless signal up to 100 times per second to quickly spot issues and find stronger wireless signals, which can vary significantly across rooms, buildings or terrain. Unlike “Signal Bars”, which only show your wireless signal in one direction and with low resolution (just 5 bars), NetPulse reveals your true, bi-directional performance with high resolution scoring and simple indicators. Along with an innovative wireless "Geiger Counter" feature, NetPulse allows users to quickly find and use stronger wireless signals, often just a few feet away. NetPulse works with Cellular, WiFi and Satellite networks and no additional hardware or setup is required. NetPulse includes an easy-to-use interface for all experience levels, along with advanced tools for gamers and network pros. Functionality: - Reduce dropped calls and improve call quality in seconds - Position a 4G/5G gateway or hotspot for maximum performance - Find the best locations to make phone calls at home, work, in a car, boat, RV, hotel - Tune a WiFi network for maximum coverage, speeds and low latency - Quickly find the best places to use the Internet or make calls while traveling - improve WiFi based video calls, streaming TV and remote work or school - Quickly spot issues on a wireless network (e.g. congestion, interference) - Aim a satellite dish for best performance in seconds Features: - Proprietary algorithm tests wireless performance up to 100 times per second - Wireless "Geiger Counter" feature with audio cues to quickly find stronger signals - Highly accurate, 2-way signal level displayed on a 0-100 scale (vs 5 "Signal Bars") - Compatible with Cellular, WiFi and Satellite networks - Advanced tools available for fine-tuning latency and coverage - Simple interface for all experience levels and no hardware or setup required - Uses negligible data and network bandwidth - Developed by wireless industry pros Benefits for IT and Mobile Operators: - Simple and accurate self-install of wireless gateways, devices & hotspots - Increased network capacity via faster modulation rates & fewer retransmissions - Effectively extended coverage area for both fixed and mobile customers - Reduced technical support calls and improved customer satisfaction - Simple tool for testing true wireless coverage NetPulse works with any WiFi network as well as leading 3G, 4G, 5G mobile & satellite providers including: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, SpaceX Starlink, DirectTV, Dish, Bell Canada, Rogers, Telus, Telmex, Vodafone, Three, O2, Orange, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, Telenor, Telstra, MTN, Vodacom, NTT, Optus, BSNL, Tata, Telkomsel, SK Telecom, China Mobile, China Telecom and many more! ***** Boost your Internet & Phone service now!

About

FS Connected Home

Features
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Requires a compatible router/home gateway with DF Data connected home security inside. DF Data connected home security in your router/home gateway protects all internet-connected devices in your connected home, from desktop computers and phones to smart TVs, gaming consoles and baby monitors against cyber attacks. The easy-to-use Connected Home app enables you to manage your connected home security.

Screenshots

NetPulse App4 screens
FS Connected Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FS Connected Home at Free against NetPulse App's $4.99. FS Connected Home also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). NetPulse App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FS Connected Home is free to download; NetPulse App costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetPulse App ships an update every 18 months, FS Connected Home every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
NetPulse App versus FS Connected Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetPulse AppFS Connected Home
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartysoft LLCF-Secure Data Oy

In-app purchases

None

NetPulse App

No in-app purchases

None

FS Connected Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetPulse App free?
NetPulse App costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FS Connected Home free?
FS Connected Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetPulse App or FS Connected Home have ads?
FS Connected Home shows ads; NetPulse App does not.
Which is updated more often, NetPulse App or FS Connected Home?
NetPulse App ships an update every 18 months, and FS Connected Home every 2 months. Most recently, NetPulse App was updated on October 14, 2026 and FS Connected Home on October 25, 2026.

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