Comparison

LockStart vs 404 Network

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

Head to head
About

LockStart

Features
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The new iOS16 lock screen widget allows you to launch any application from the lock screen with one click. Create your own personalized lock screen. Cool and beautiful widgets add a sense of luxury to the monotonous lock screen. Come and add frequently used applications to your lock screen page! special function: - Quickly open Apps One-click to open TikTok, YouTube, Google, Facebook, etc. - Extremely fast payment Support payment code, collection code, scan, etc. -customize Support Shortcuts Support web page access, rich ecosystem of Web Apps Support custom URL Scheme - Diversified lock screen widgets Support search, one-click switching More ways to play, come and play your creative operation! If you like this app, please don't forget to encourage us, more functions are being developed one after another...

About

404 Network

This app offers a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for iOS and macOS. It provides professional-grade features for network engineers and security enthusiasts, with options for advanced AI assistance and remote diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Real ICMP Ping with live latency charts
  • Visual Traceroute with hop-by-hop analysis
  • DNS Lookup with multiple server comparison
  • Port Scanner with service detection
  • AI Assistant powered by Claude or Apple Intelligence
  • Remote Sensor dispatch
  • NFC Toolkit
Features
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404 Network is the most comprehensive network diagnostics toolkit for iOS and macOS. Whether you're a network engineer troubleshooting connectivity or a security enthusiast auditing your home network, 404 gives you professional-grade tools in a beautiful native app. CORE TOOLS (FREE) • Real ICMP Ping with live latency charts • Visual Traceroute with hop-by-hop analysis • DNS Lookup with multiple server comparison • Speed Test with ISP detection • WiFi Info with signal strength monitoring • Port Scanner with service detection • Network Discovery with live topology map • Wake-on-LAN for remote device power • HTTP Probe for web server testing • Whois domain lookup PRO FEATURES • 70+ network diagnostic tools • Unlimited saved devices with background monitoring • Full port scan results with banner grabbing • 30-day diagnostic history with CSV/JSON/PDF export • Color tags, device groups, and topology presets • Community speed map — compare ISP performance in your area • Security Audit with vulnerability detection • WiFi Channel Analyzer • Smart Home device diagnostics • LAN Speed Test and Micro Speed Logger PRO+ ADVANCED • AI Assistant powered by Claude or on-device Apple Intelligence • AI-guided Security Audit and Penetration Test flows • Remote Sensor dispatch — run tools from multiple network vantage points • BLE Scanner Pro with GATT exploration and characteristic writing • NFC Toolkit — read, write, and clone-detect NFC tags • SSH Tester, SNMP Walker, Credential Checker • Subdomain Finder, CORS Checker, CSP Analyzer • Packet Crafter, Payload Library, Directory Scanner PRIVACY FIRST • No ads. No tracking. No analytics. • All network data stays on your device • Community features are opt-in with location rounded to ~500m • AI features require your own API key — we never see your data • Full GDPR compliance with data export and deletion TERMS OF USE Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LockStart4 screens
404 Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: 404 Network at 5 against LockStart's 3. LockStart's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. LockStart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 404 Network sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockStart ships an update every 6 days, 404 Network weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LockStart versus 404 Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockStart404 Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer田 陈Christine Martin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LockStart

One-time1
  • Pro Premium Member$1.99
3 purchases

404 Network

Subscriptions2
  • Pro+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro+ Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 404 Pro$9.99

Questions

Is LockStart free?
LockStart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 404 Network free?
404 Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LockStart or 404 Network have ads?
Neither LockStart nor 404 Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockStart or 404 Network?
LockStart ships an update every 6 days, and 404 Network weekly. Most recently, LockStart was updated on October 2, 2026 and 404 Network on October 12, 2026.

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