Comparison

PortKnock vs Network Analyzer Pro

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

Head to head
About

PortKnock

This utility allows network administrators to send custom port knock sequences to servers. It requires a port knock daemon on the server and offers features like password protection, knock validation, and host management.

Highlights
  • Password Protection
  • Knock Validation
  • Import/Export Hosts
  • Auto App Launcher
  • Shows External IP Address
  • TCP/UDP Configuration
Features
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-- Overview -- This application is a simple port knocker for the iPhone, generally useful only to network administrators. You *must* have a port knock daemon running on your server for this application to be useful. Features in this version of Port Knock: - Password Protection - Knock Validation - Import/Export Hosts - Auto App Launcher(+) - Knock Progress Screen - Shows your External IP Address - Arbitrary number of ports per host - An unlimited number of host definitions - TCP/UDP configuration per port - Selectively sending knocks through WiFi or Carrier/3G networks - Configurable interpacket delay - Has no advertising -- Use Cases -- This app is ideal if you're on a WiFi network but don't have a port knocker on the available computers. If you're sitting behind a NAT, the iPhone/iPod Touch will have the same IP as any of the other computers on your network. This is also great to use with TouchTerm or any other ssh or telnet software for the iPhone.Just give it the hostname and a list of ports, and whether you want it to send TCP or UDP packets. -- Brief Description of Port Knocking for the Layman -- Port Knocking is a technique to secure services behind a firewall until a specific knock sequence is given. This is not to be confused with port scanning (a network management tool for discovering open services on a system). Imagine you left your kids at home alone. You don't want them to open the door for strangers. And when a stranger comes knocking, you don't even want them to come to the door, because you don't want them to know your kids are there. But, when you or other family members come, you might want them to open the door for you. So you teach them to listen for a certain rattat-tat-tat or special knock that only you and your family know. This is the same concept you can apply to your servers. If you run a knock daemon on your server, this app then lets you send the special knock to it. A more technical description of port knocking can be found on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_knocking -- Additional Info -- If you're in need of a knock server, I personally use Judd Vinet's knock daemon for linux. It's quite easy to use: http://www.zeroflux.org/projects/knock You can find of information and a nice list of other knock clients and servers over at http://www.portknocking.org/ -- Notes -- + There are some restrictions regarding the Auto App Launcher. For SSH, you can only create temporary connections. For Mail, you will always be shown a new compose mail window first. Unfortunately, this is due to the way App integration works on iOS. There's not much I can do to address these issues at this time. -- Support -- For better support, please send bug reports and feature requests to danny@sungheroes.com, rather than simply posting it in a review. You can find more info on using PortKnock at the main website: http://www.sungheroes.com/products/portknock-iphone/ -- History -- 2022-02-28 PortKnock 4.18 released. LaunchApp automatically works again. Fixed some import bugs. 2018-01-xx PortKnock 4.12 supports IPv6 2017-09-xx PortKnock 4.0 released for iOS 10.3 2013-02-15 PortKnock 3.2 should work again on iOS5 2011-Jul-10 PortKnock 3.0.833 released. Added password protection, knock validation, import/export hosts, auto app launcher, and knock progress screen. 2010-Dec-14 PortKnock 2.02 released. Added a 'copy hosts' feature. Host/Port reordering should now work correctly. Entry fields should now work properly on iOS 4.2.1. 2010-Sep-25 PortKnock 2.01 is now available in the app store. iPhone 4's should no longer have an issue. If you are experiencing problems, please email me. 2010-Sep-09 The iPhone4 issue should be resolved. A bug fix release has been submitted. Thank you all for your patience!

About

Network Analyzer Pro

Diagnose network issues with a comprehensive suite of tools. Scan your Wi-Fi and LAN for connected devices, test internet speed, and perform advanced diagnostics like ping, traceroute, and port scanning. Get detailed network information and troubleshoot connectivity problems effectively.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi LAN Scanner
  • Ping & Traceroute
  • Port Scanner
  • DNS Lookup
  • Internet Speed Test
  • Network Information
  • Local Service Discovery
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Network Analyzer Pro is a complete network toolkit that turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful diagnostic instrument. Whether you are troubleshooting a slow connection, tracking down unknown devices, or exploring how the internet routes your traffic, it puts professional-grade tools right in your pocket - no desktop or extra hardware required. Discover every device on your LAN, watch your traceroute unfold on a world map, measure your real download and upload speeds, work out any subnet with the IP calculator, and diagnose any host with ping, traceroute, port scanning, DNS lookup, and whois. From home users to IT professionals, Network Analyzer Pro delivers everything you need in one polished app. LAN scanner: - Fast and reliable detection of all devices on Wi-Fi, VPN, and personal hotspot networks - IP addresses, MAC addresses, and vendors of all discovered devices - NetBIOS, mDNS (Bonjour), LLMNR, DNS, SNMP, and WS-Discovery names - Reachability (ping) test, IPv6 availability, and IPv6 addresses - Custom device names and vendors, scan history, and favorites - Quick actions: open the web interface, browse Bonjour and UPnP services, or wake the device - Wake on LAN (WOL) including remote WOL - Scan of custom IP ranges, filtering, and search in the device list Ping & traceroute: - Round-trip delay, IP address, and hostname for every node - Selectable ICMP, UDP, and TCP ping and ICMP/UDP traceroute probes - Configurable probe delay, payload size, TCP port, and don't-fragment flag - Audible ping - Geolocation (latitude, longitude, country, city, time zone), AS number, and network name - Complete traceroute visualization on the map - Real-time graphical ping statistics Port scanner: - Scan common ports, custom ranges, or the complete port range - Detection of closed, firewalled, and open ports - Descriptions of known port services - Editable common port list and adjustable scan rate Whois: - Look up domains, IP addresses, and AS numbers - Classic whois and the modern RDAP protocol, with custom servers DNS lookup: - Functionality similar to nslookup or dig - Query all record types at once or a single type - A, AAAA, CAA, CNAME, HINFO, LOC, MX, NAPTR, NS, PTR, SOA, SPF, SRV, SSHFP, and TXT records - DNSSEC records: DNSKEY, CDNSKEY, RRSIG, NSEC3PARAM, NSEC, NSEC3, DS, CDS, TLSA - Custom DNS server and port, no-recursion option, all response sections Internet speed: - Download, upload, and server latency measurement - Graphical speed test view - History with full results including graphs, custom names, and notes IP calculator: - Details about any IPv4 or IPv6 address, range, or subnet - Network, broadcast, masks, address count, type, class, IANA block, reverse DNS, supernet, subnet splitting, membership test - Binary, decimal, hex, and IPv6 forms (expanded, 6to4, NAT64, Teredo, EUI-64) MAC address browser: - Vendor lookup (IEEE MA-L, MA-M, MA-S), address type, administration, SLAP quadrant, and known use - Custom name and vendor assignment used throughout the app Network information: - Default gateway, DNS server, HTTP proxy, external IP (v4 and v6) with hostname, AS number, and AS name - Wi-Fi details: SSID, BSSID, router vendor, security type, IP address, and subnet mask - VPN, USB Ethernet, and personal hotspot connection details - Cell network type, with dual SIM support - Wi-Fi, cell, and VPN data usage since the last boot Local service discovery: - Bonjour and UPnP/DLNA browsers Siri, Shortcuts, and controls: - Siri, Spotlight, and Shortcuts app support for every tool - Control Center, Lock Screen, and Action button controls - Share extension: query any website from Safari - Home screen quick actions More: - No ads - Light and dark theme - Full IPv6 support everywhere, with selectable IPv4/IPv6 - History of all performed tasks, with favorites - Export by email, AirPrint, and AirDrop - Copy/paste support - Detailed help - Regular updates

Screenshots

PortKnock4 screens
Network Analyzer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Network Analyzer Pro at monthly against PortKnock's every 7 months. Network Analyzer Pro also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 9) and review sentiment (95% vs 76%). PortKnock's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

PortKnock costs $0.99 and Network Analyzer Pro $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PortKnock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer Pro has 9.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of PortKnock's written reviews are positive against 95% of Network Analyzer Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortKnock ships an update every 7 months, Network Analyzer Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PortKnock versus Network Analyzer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortKnockNetwork Analyzer Pro
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.8 (9.1K ratings)
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews95.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#15 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny SungTechet

Customer experience

PortKnock

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.0%

Network Analyzer Pro

All ratings9,125 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1,918 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%

Bugs and requests

PortKnock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Network Analyzer Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Speed test bug
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to kick a mis-user off of my network
  • Spectrum analyzer to improve setting up a device to an unused or less used channel
  • Ability to save WoL parameters so they don't have to be entered manually each time
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  • Ability to manually map the network
  • Provide context help to explain the significance of the data

In-app purchases

None

PortKnock

No in-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PortKnock free?
PortKnock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Analyzer Pro free?
Network Analyzer Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PortKnock or Network Analyzer Pro?
PortKnock is rated higher. PortKnock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Network Analyzer Pro averages 4.8 from 9.1K ratings.
Do PortKnock or Network Analyzer Pro have ads?
Neither PortKnock nor Network Analyzer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortKnock or Network Analyzer Pro?
PortKnock ships an update every 7 months, and Network Analyzer Pro monthly. Most recently, PortKnock was updated on October 9, 2026 and Network Analyzer Pro on October 16, 2026.

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