Comparison

Network Analyzer Pro vs Port & Cable Identifier

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

Port & Cable Identifier

Instantly identify any cable, port, or connector from a photo using AI. Get detailed specs, compatibility information, and usage tips in seconds. Perfect for tech professionals, students, and anyone managing electronic devices.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo identification
  • Detailed specs and compatibility
  • Supports various connector types
  • Save favorites and add notes
  • Share identification results
  • Regular database updates
Features
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Stop guessing what that cable or port does. Port & Cable Identifier uses AI to identify any cable, port, or connector from a photo—get the type, specs, compatibility, and how to use it in seconds. Perfect for technicians, students, gamers, and anyone with a drawer full of mystery cables. Subscription required. Instant identification Take a photo or upload one from your gallery. The app recognizes cables, ports, and connector types, with specs and compatibility details. The system is trained on a wide range of cables and ports: USB, HDMI, audio, power, network, and specialty connectors. Specs and compatibility See pinout diagrams, voltage ratings, and data transfer speeds. Check compatibility, adapter needs, and usage tips. Compare similar cables and connector variants in one place. Use it anywhere Identify cables and ports at home, in the office, or in a store. Save favorites, add notes, and keep a simple inventory. Share results by message, email, or social media. Privacy first Photos are used only for identification and are processed securely. We don’t collect or share your personal data and don’t keep your images after we’re done. Always up to date We keep the database and recognition up to date with new cables, ports, connector types, specs, and compatibility information. Who it’s for • IT pros and technicians who need fast cable and port ID • Students learning connectors and electronics • Gamers and enthusiasts managing cables and adapters • Anyone who wants to know what that cable or port in the drawer actually is Subscription Unlimited scans and full access to specs and features are included with a weekly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. You can cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Pricing may vary by region. Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/cable-identifier-privacypolicy/home Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/cable-identifier-termsofuse/home Download Port & Cable Identifier and identify any cable or port in seconds.

Screenshots

Network Analyzer Pro4 screens
Port & Cable Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Port & Cable Identifier at Free against Network Analyzer Pro's $3.99. Network Analyzer Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

Port & Cable Identifier is free to download; Network Analyzer Pro costs $3.99 up front. Port & Cable Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Network Analyzer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Analyzer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer Pro has 9.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Network Analyzer Pro versus Port & Cable Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Analyzer ProPort & Cable Identifier
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (9.2K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.2K — better4
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetTilak Shakya

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%

Port & Cable Identifier

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Port & Cable Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Port & Cable Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Network Analyzer Pro free?
Network Analyzer Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Port & Cable Identifier free?
Port & Cable Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Analyzer Pro or Port & Cable Identifier?
Network Analyzer Pro is rated higher. Network Analyzer Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Port & Cable Identifier averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Network Analyzer Pro or Port & Cable Identifier have ads?
Neither Network Analyzer Pro nor Port & Cable Identifier shows ads.

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