# Network Analyzer Pro vs Blue Hound

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Analyzer Pro at 95% against Blue Hound's 57%. Network Analyzer Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 904). Blue Hound's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Network Analyzer Pro costs $3.99 and Blue Hound $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Network Analyzer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer Pro has 9.1K ratings behind it against 904, 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 57% of Blue Hound's.

Network Analyzer Pro ships an update monthly, Blue Hound every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Analyzer Pro | Blue Hound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-analyzer-pro-ip-tools/id557405467/reviews)** | [4.6 (904 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-hound/id1067368392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 904 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 56.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #171 |
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Techet](https://appshunter.io/developer/401457168) | [GrangerFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/363698835) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Analyzer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-analyzer-pro-ip-tools/id557405467)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Utilities, #112 Top Paid (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Speed test bug
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- 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


### Blue Hound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-hound/id1067368392)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily scan and locate your Bluetooth-enabled devices, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, and tags. Find lost items like keys or drones using signal strength, heat maps, or direction finders. The app identifies devices by name, maker, and model, and allows you to search the cloud for previously found items.

**Highlights:** Real-time Bluetooth scanning, Signal strength meter, Heat map and direction finder, Cloud search for past devices, Smart device identification, Power saver mode, Audio alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Functional
- 🚀 Found lost items quickly
- 💡 Useful for finding lost/misplaced items
- 👍 Cheaper than buying a new device

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Key features not working (heatmap, compass)
- 🐛 Inaccurate distance/location information
- 🤔 Lack of instructions/tutorial
- 🤔 Limited device detection

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to detect nearby Bluetooth devices
- Inconsistent performance, app not working at times
- Inaccurate distance and location information

**Requested features**

- Ability to set device parameters and utilize scanned devices
- Device details like MAC address, identifiers
- Tutorial or onboarding for new users
- Option to block outside device connections for security


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Analyzer Pro free?

Network Analyzer Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blue Hound free?

Blue Hound costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Network Analyzer Pro or Blue Hound?

Network Analyzer Pro is rated higher. Network Analyzer Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Blue Hound averages 4.6 from 904 ratings.

### Do Network Analyzer Pro or Blue Hound have ads?

Neither Network Analyzer Pro nor Blue Hound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Network Analyzer Pro or Blue Hound?

Network Analyzer Pro ships an update monthly, and Blue Hound every 5 weeks. Most recently, Network Analyzer Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Blue Hound on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Network Analyzer Pro or Blue Hound?

Network Analyzer Pro currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Blue Hound at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*