RAyTools vs Osprey Network Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RAyTools
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RAyTools 3 is installation technicianβs best friend and a result of our continued effort to build upon the success of previous generation of the app. RAyTools is a modern mobile and tablet app simplifying planning, deployment and maintenance of RAy links. RAyTools has got 3 main features: β’ Link Calculator supporting all our links and antennas, giving you the same quality of results as our much-loved website calculator; β’ Antenna Alignment for voltmeter-free installation, including real-time RSS plot and acoustic output; β’ Link management access. Next time, leave your heavy gear at home and align antennas only using your phone! Requirements: β’ RAy3 with firmware version 2.0.11.0 or higher installed β see Download section on http://www.racom.eu/ray-downl-eng; β’ WiFi module plugged in to RAy unit β see http://www.racom.eu/wifi2-eng; β’ WiFi enabled in RAy management β see chapter βUSB Accessoriesβ in user manual; β’ Smartphone or tablet connected to RAy unit by WiFi. Use of device location: Your location may be used if the user decides to use the feature to automatically input coordinates into link calculation. It is shared anonymously withΒ Google Maps Elevation API service to request terrain height map of the link. No information is saved outside your device.
Osprey Network Tools
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The full engineer's arsenal for network diagnostics β built for IT pros, developers, and curious tinkerers. Osprey puts a complete network toolkit on your iPhone: β’ Ping β latency, packet loss, jitter with live charts β’ LAN Scanner β find every device on your Wi-Fi in seconds β’ Port Scanner β check open ports on any host β’ Speed Test β accurate up/down/latency to global servers β’ iPerf3 β full bandwidth testing against your own servers β’ Traceroute β visualise the path to any destination β’ DNS Lookup β query A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS records on any resolver β’ SSL Inspector β pull and analyse certificates, check expiry, view chain β’ Wi-Fi Info β SSID, signal strength, gateway, local IP β’ Site Profiles β save settings per office or location β’ Widgets β at-a-glance ping and Wi-Fi status Pro features: β’ Unlimited scans and history β’ Export results to CSV / JSON β’ AI Assistant for explaining outputs and suggesting fixes β’ Advanced diagnostics Suite Bundle: Pair Osprey with Kestrel (SSH & server management) for the complete engineer's toolkit on iOS and macOS. Privacy-first. No ads. No account required. Privacy Policy: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RAyTools at none against Osprey Network Tools's 4. RAyTools also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Osprey Network Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RAyTools asks for nothing beyond the download.
RAyTools ships an update every 4 months, Osprey Network Tools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RAyTools | Osprey Network Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RACOM s.r.o. | Michael Wright |
In-app purchases
RAyTools
No in-app purchases
Osprey Network Tools
- Osprey Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Osprey Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Osprey + Kestrel Suite7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Osprey Pro Lifetime$99.99
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