Comparison

Home Kat Inspector vs IT Network Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Home Kat Inspector

Features
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Home Kat Inspector allows you to view every property of any HomeKit device and find devices connected to the local network, including anything discoverable by mDNS/DNS-SD/Bonjour, TP-Link Kasa and Tapo outlets and bulbs, Logitech Harmony Hubs and Tuya based devices. Inspector Not all HomeKit Services or Characteristics can be seen in other apps using the Apple HomeKit API. Certain device types like Televisions or certain Services on some devices like Adaptive Lighting are hidden from view. Devices available for pairing are listed. Select Pair with Inspector to access every detail of the device. Unpair from Inspector to allow it to be connected back to your HomeKit network. If a device you want to inspect is already paired with HomeKit, remove it in the Home app, and then select Pair with Inspector. Home App API Examine the information available to apps using the HomeKit API Local Devices Discover devices found on the local network, listed by Service Type or by IP. Examine the broadcast information sent out by each device. HomeKit hobbyists and HomeKit device developers will find this app indispensable. Available on macOS, iOS and iPadOS

About

IT Network Toolbox

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IT Network Toolbox is a lightweight network toolbox that helps you quickly understand what’s happening on your connection β€” at home, at work, or on the go. Test latency, discover devices on your LAN, scan ports, trace routes, and measure speed in seconds with a clean, no-nonsense interface. Key features β€’ TCP Ping with history and quick copy β€’ LAN discovery (mDNS/SSDP/NBNS/WSD) to find devices and services β€’ Port Scanner with custom ranges and common ports β€’ Traceroute to visualize the path to any host β€’ Speed Test for download/upload performance Designed for IT pros and curious power users. Free daily usage is available, and you can unlock Lifetime Access with a one-time purchase to remove limits forever β€” no subscription.

Screenshots

Home Kat Inspector4 screens
IT Network Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IT Network Toolbox at Free against Home Kat Inspector's $5.99. Home Kat Inspector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

IT Network Toolbox is free to download; Home Kat Inspector costs $5.99 up front. IT Network Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Home Kat Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Home Kat Inspector versus IT Network Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome Kat InspectorIT Network Toolbox
Price$5.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuy BrookerJozsef Mahl

In-app purchases

None

Home Kat Inspector

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

IT Network Toolbox

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Home Kat Inspector free?
Home Kat Inspector costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IT Network Toolbox free?
IT Network Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Home Kat Inspector or IT Network Toolbox have ads?
Neither Home Kat Inspector nor IT Network Toolbox shows ads.

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