# Network Kit vs mDNSShark

The clearest difference is ads: mDNSShark at none against Network Kit's shown. mDNSShark also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Network Kit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Kit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and mDNSShark sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Network Kit against 5.0 for mDNSShark. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

Network Kit ships an update every 9 days, mDNSShark fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Kit | mDNSShark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-kit-tcp-udp-debugger/id1631771142/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdnsshark/id6741874026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [铁柱 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631726812) | [ShapeHaven Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747127977) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-kit-tcp-udp-debugger/id1631771142)

This utility app provides comprehensive network debugging tools. It allows users to view device network information and perform various tests like TCP, UDP, Ping, and DNS queries. An optional subscription removes advertisements.

**Highlights:** View IPv4/IPv6 and interface information, TCP/UDP and Ping testing, Traceroute functionality, DNS query support, Ad-free subscription option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads (Quarterly) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove ads (Annually) | $7.99 | per year |


### mDNSShark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdnsshark/id6741874026)

Explore your local Wi-Fi network with ease. This app discovers printers, media servers, and IoT devices by tapping into network protocols. It offers a simple, private way to understand what's connected and how services communicate, with no external servers or data collection.

**Highlights:** Local network scanning, mDNS, DNS-SD, SSDP protocol support, Device and service discovery, Private and no data collection, Open-source development, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TLS Inspection Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Kit free?

Network Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is mDNSShark free?

mDNSShark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Network Kit or mDNSShark?

mDNSShark is rated higher. Network Kit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while mDNSShark averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Network Kit or mDNSShark have ads?

Network Kit shows ads; mDNSShark does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Kit or mDNSShark?

Network Kit ships an update every 9 days, and mDNSShark fortnightly. Most recently, Network Kit was updated on October 24, 2026 and mDNSShark on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*