Comparison

Network Analyzer Pro vs HomeBrite

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

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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

About

HomeBrite

Control your Bluetooth Smart LED bulbs with this app. Power lights on/off, dim them, set schedules, create custom scenes, and manage groups of bulbs throughout your home. Setup is simple, requiring only Bluetooth connectivity.

Highlights
  • On/Off/Dim control
  • Create custom scenes
  • Group bulbs by room/mood
  • Set schedules and timers
  • Bluetooth Mesh technology
  • No hub or Wi-Fi required
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The HomeBrite app serves as a virtual light switch for your HomeBrite Bluetooth Smart LED bulbs. HomeBrite uses Bluetooth Mesh technology to connect bulbs throughout your entire home while allowing you to dim and power lights on and off, set schedules and timers, create scenes, and manage groups. Easy Setup Simply pair bulbs with your Bluetooth smart device then start controlling and customizing your HomeBrite system. No hub, remote, gateway, wifi, or cellular signal is needed. On/Off/Dim Turn your bulbs on and off, or dim them from anywhere in your house from one or more Bluetooth smart devices. Groups Group bulbs by room or moods (ie. movie night) and control them with a single command. Scenes Scenes allow you to customize a group’s lighting effects. Schedules Set schedules to turn individual bulbs or groups on or off at a set date or time. Set a recurring schedule to repeat daily. Timers Set timers for individual bulbs and groups that countdown to turn on or off HomeBrite Web Site (http://www.feit.com/homebrite) HomeBrite Support (http://www.feit.com/homebrite/homebrite-support.html) REQUIREMENTS HomeBrite LED Bulb (up to 64,000+) and a Smart Device with Bluetooth 4.0. You will need at least one bulb per device for multi-device control. Please read the privacy policy (http://www.feit.com/privacy-policy) and accept our terms and conditions (http://www.feit.com/Terms_and_Conditions). If you have any questions or concerns, please visit our FAQ on www.feit.com/homebrite or contact us via the website. Compatibility: Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. Also compatible with iPod Touch and iPad with Bluetooth 4.0 About Feit Electric Since 1978, Feit Electric has remained the most innovative light bulb company in the world. Feit Electric is a proven leader continuously seeking the next lighting breakthrough. Our latest innovation, HomeBrite - a Bluetooth Smart Mesh LED Lighting System offers consumers an exciting new way to personalize and control home lighting, from the palm of their hand. The Feit Electric LED product portfolio includes new dimmable Performance LED bulbs, high-CRI Enhance LED bulbs, LED retrofit kits, and Linear LED Tube offerings. Feit Electric also manufactures energy-efficient LED luminaires including ultra-slim edge-lit ceiling fixtures, light-weight utility shop lights, and weatherproof outdoor LED fixtures.

Screenshots

Network Analyzer Pro4 screens
HomeBrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Analyzer Pro at 95% against HomeBrite's 9%. Network Analyzer Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). HomeBrite's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

HomeBrite is free to download; Network Analyzer Pro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Analyzer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer Pro has 9.1K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Network Analyzer Pro's written reviews are positive against 9% of HomeBrite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Analyzer Pro ships an update monthly, HomeBrite every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Network Analyzer Pro versus HomeBrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Analyzer ProHomeBrite
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (9.1K ratings) — better1.4 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews — better9.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9.1K — better1.1K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetFeit Electric

Customer experience

Network Analyzer Pro

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

HomeBrite

All ratings1,083 ratings
Positive8.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative88.1%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative86.5%

User reviews

Network Analyzer Pro

From 9.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent - super useful!
  • 🚀 Excellent & indispensable
  • 🚀 Just Essential
  • 🚀 Does what I need
  • 🚀 Extremely informative

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Took away MAC address
  • 🔋 Hobby
  • 💡 Needs to have signal strength in dBm, WIFI heatmap and ability to scan for noise floor
  • 🐛 Incompleted

HomeBrite

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful features like scheduling, dimming, and remote control
  • ⏱️ Quick setup and installation
  • 🔋 Long-lasting bulbs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
  • 🤖 Poor app interface and user experience
  • 🔍 Difficulty connecting and pairing bulbs
  • 🕰️ Unreliable scheduling and timer functionality
  • 🚫 Lack of customer support and updates

Bugs and 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

HomeBrite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch or when trying to access features
  • Bulbs randomly turn on/off or lose connection
  • Schedules and timers not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Integrate with smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit
  • Improve scheduling and automation options
  • Add more customization and control options in the app

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

HomeBrite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Analyzer Pro free?
Network Analyzer Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeBrite free?
HomeBrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Analyzer Pro or HomeBrite?
Network Analyzer Pro is rated higher. Network Analyzer Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while HomeBrite averages 1.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Network Analyzer Pro or HomeBrite have ads?
Neither Network Analyzer Pro nor HomeBrite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Analyzer Pro or HomeBrite?
Network Analyzer Pro ships an update monthly, and HomeBrite every 7 months. Most recently, Network Analyzer Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and HomeBrite on October 14, 2026.

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