Comparison

Network Analyzer vs NetworkArch

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

NetworkArch

Diagnose your network with a suite of tools including ping, Wake on LAN, Whois, and DNS lookup. Get detailed information about your Wi-Fi and cellular connections. More tools are planned for future updates.

Highlights
  • Ping IP address or hostname
  • Wake on LAN magic packets
  • Whois lookup for IPs and domains
  • DNS lookup with multiple record support
  • Wi-Fi connection status and details
  • Cellular network information
Features
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NetworkArch is a network diagnostic app equipped with various tools, including pinging specific IP address or hostname, sending Wake on LAN magic packets, Whois and DNS Lookup. It also displays useful information related to your Wi-Fi/Cellular connection. Wi-Fi network information: - Wi-Fi connection status, - BSSID and SSID, - Default gateway, - Subnet mask, - Internal IP (IPv4 and IPv6), - External IPv4. Cellular network information: - Carrier, - ISO, MCC, MNC, - Radio access technology, - IP (IPv4 and IPv6), - VoIP support. Ping: - Measure the time for a packet to reach the server and be sent back. - Supports IP and hostnames, - Server status. Wake on LAN: - Sending magic packets, including viewing individual packet bytes. Whois: - Whois of IP addresses, AS numbers and domains. DNS Lookup: - Support of multiple records. More tools coming in the future. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Network Analyzer4 screens
NetworkArch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Network Analyzer at none against NetworkArch's 4. Network Analyzer also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 2). NetworkArch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. NetworkArch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Network Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetworkArch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer has 6.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Network Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 100% of NetworkArch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, NetworkArch every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Analyzer versus NetworkArch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AnalyzerNetworkArch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.9K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.9K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetHubert Jozwiak

Customer experience

Network Analyzer

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

NetworkArch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

NetworkArch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NetworkArch

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$0.491 Month
One-time3
  • Whois unlock$0.99
  • DNS Lookup unlock$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetworkArch free?
NetworkArch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Analyzer or NetworkArch?
NetworkArch is rated higher. Network Analyzer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while NetworkArch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Network Analyzer or NetworkArch have ads?
Network Analyzer shows ads; NetworkArch does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Analyzer or NetworkArch?
Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, and NetworkArch every 4 weeks. Most recently, Network Analyzer was updated on November 1, 2026 and NetworkArch on October 6, 2026.

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