Comparison

NetPulse App vs Channel Link

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

Channel Link

Features
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With TVU Channel Link, users can add, manage and watch their favorite FAST Channels from a simple application. A user just needs the publicly available IP stream URL for a FAST Channel and it can be easily added for viewing at any time. Easily scroll though all Channels with real-time preview. Take any Channel fullscreen with the touch of a finger for viewing. Channels can be grouped into user-defined categories for simple management. Additional channels can be easily added or removed at anytime.

Screenshots

NetPulse App4 screens
Channel Link2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Channel Link at Free against NetPulse App's $4.99. Channel Link also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). NetPulse App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). 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

Channel Link 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, Channel Link fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NetPulse App versus Channel Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetPulse AppChannel Link
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartysoft LLCTVU Networks Corporation

In-app purchases

None

NetPulse App

No in-app purchases

None

Channel Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetPulse App free?
NetPulse App costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Channel Link free?
Channel Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetPulse App or Channel Link have ads?
Channel Link shows ads; NetPulse App does not.
Which is updated more often, NetPulse App or Channel Link?
NetPulse App ships an update every 18 months, and Channel Link fortnightly. Most recently, NetPulse App was updated on October 14, 2026 and Channel Link on October 10, 2026.

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