Comparison

Network Analyzer vs Firewalla

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

Head to head
About

Network Analyzer

Diagnose Wi-Fi and internet connectivity issues with a suite of network analysis tools. Discover devices on your LAN, test connectivity with ping and traceroute, and scan for open ports.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi LAN scanner
  • Device discovery
  • Ping and traceroute
  • Port scanner
  • DNS lookup
  • Network information display
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Network Analyzer is a free, easy-to-use network toolkit that turns your iPhone or iPad into a handy diagnostic instrument. Scan your network, discover every device connected to it, and troubleshoot connection problems in seconds - no technical background or extra hardware required. Built for curious home users and IT professionals alike, it packs a LAN device scanner, ping, traceroute, port scanner, DNS lookup, and whois into one clean, fast app. Try it for free, and upgrade to Network Analyzer Pro whenever you want advanced tools like traceroute visualization on the map, internet speed test, Wake on LAN, IP calculator, MAC address browser, and more. LAN scanner: - Fast and reliable detection of all network devices - IP addresses of all discovered devices - MAC addresses and vendor names of discovered devices - NetBIOS, mDNS (Bonjour), LLMNR, DNS, SNMP, and WS-Discovery name where available - Reachability (ping) test of discovered devices - IPv6 availability and discovered IPv6 addresses Ping & traceroute: - Round-trip delay including IP address and hostname for every network node - Country detection of the analyzed server - Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 Port scanner: - Scan common ports, custom port ranges, or the complete port range - Detection of closed, firewalled, and open ports - Description of the known open port services Whois: - Look up domains, IP addresses, and AS numbers - Support for both classic whois and the modern RDAP protocol DNS lookup: - Functionality similar to nslookup or dig - Query all record types at once or one specific type - Support for A, AAAA, CAA, CNAME, HINFO, LOC, MX, NAPTR, NS, PTR, SOA, SPF, SRV, SSHFP, TXT records Network information: - Default gateway, external IP (v4 and v6), DNS server, HTTP proxy - Wi-Fi network information such as SSID, BSSID, router vendor, security type, IP address (v4 and v6), and subnet mask - VPN, USB Ethernet, and personal hotspot connection details - Cell network information such as IP address and network type, with dual SIM support More: - Light and dark theme - Full IPv6 support everywhere - Detailed help - Regular updates

About

Firewalla

Secure your home or small business network and IoT devices from cyber threats. Detect vulnerable devices, scan for infections, and block suspicious activity. Manage your network security with this powerful tool.

Highlights
  • Network security
  • IoT device management
  • Vulnerability detection
  • Mirai virus scanning
  • Port scanning
  • Network control
Features
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Firewalla is enterprise security made simpler. Built for professional users, it provides deeper visibility, policy control, and ongoing network management beyond a typical business router. Use the Firewalla app to configure and manage your Firewalla devices, monitor network activity, and respond to security threats. Security Scanning 1. Inside scan, find all the devices that may be infected with Mirai virus or can be infected with it. 2. Outside scan, search for ports that are open from the Internet side. This app will also control the Firewalla Box.

Screenshots

Network Analyzer4 screens
Firewalla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Firewalla at none against Network Analyzer's shown. Firewalla also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Network Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 751) and review sentiment (91% vs 81%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Analyzer against 4.5 for Firewalla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer has 6.9K ratings behind it against 751, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Network Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 81% of Firewalla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, Firewalla every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Network Analyzer versus Firewalla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AnalyzerFirewalla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.9K ratings) — better4.5 (751 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better80.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6.9K — better751
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetRottiesoft LLC

Customer experience

Network Analyzer

All ratings6,792 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,674 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.1%

Firewalla

All ratings750 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.2%

User reviews

Network Analyzer

From 6.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for network troubleshooting
  • 🔒 Provides network security insights
  • 💡 Useful for identifying connected devices
  • 👍 Accurate and reliable information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some functionality removed in recent updates
  • 🔒 Limited access to device details due to iOS restrictions
  • 💸 Ads in free version can be intrusive
  • 🔋 Concerns about data privacy and sharing

Firewalla

From 751 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 🔒 Robust security
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent performance
  • 👍 Intuitive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Limited iPad support
  • 🔍 Lack of landscape mode
  • ⏱️ Slow response times
  • 🔍 Confusing setup process

Bugs and requests

Network Analyzer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Inaccurate speed test results
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced network analysis tools
  • Ability to block unauthorized devices
  • Real-time network monitoring and alerts
  • Improved dark mode compatibility

Firewalla

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Connectivity issues with certain routers
  • Inconsistent device detection
  • Firmware update problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Web-based management interface
  • Improved setup process
  • Faster response times
  • More detailed network monitoring

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer

No in-app purchases

None

Firewalla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firewalla free?
Firewalla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Analyzer or Firewalla?
Network Analyzer is rated higher. Network Analyzer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Firewalla averages 4.5 from 751 ratings.
Do Network Analyzer or Firewalla have ads?
Network Analyzer shows ads; Firewalla does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Analyzer or Firewalla?
Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, and Firewalla every 6 weeks. Most recently, Network Analyzer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Firewalla on November 2, 2026.

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