Comparison

Network Analyzer vs Stepwave

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

Stepwave

Features
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Most stopwatches start the instant you tap — but by the time you've set the phone down, walked to the bar, and gripped, your time is already wrong. Stepwave fixes that. Build your prep as a sequence of pre-countdown steps. Stepwave counts you through them with voice, sound, and haptics, then starts the real stopwatch automatically — so you measure the hold, not the fumble. HOW IT WORKS • Add as many pre-countdown steps as you need (e.g. Put phone down 5s, Walk to bar 7s, Grip 3s) • Stepwave cues each step hands-free • The measured stopwatch starts at exactly the right moment BUILT FOR TRAINING • Pre-countdown steps — unlimited named prep steps before timing begins • Voice & sound cues — spoken prompts, countdown beeps, and haptics you can hear across the room • Urgency & targets — set a target time and get escalating cues as you close in on it • Sets & rest — chain multiple sets with rest intervals for circuits and intervals • Apple Watch & widgets — start a hold from your wrist; follow live progress with Live Activities • History & trends — every session is logged so you can track splits and personal bests PERFECT FOR Dead hangs, planks, wall sits, grip and hangboard work, breath holds, stretching, mobility, and intervals — anything where a clean, repeatable start matters. FREE & PRO Stepwave is free with up to 3 presets, plus full cues, targets, urgency, sets, and recent history. Stepwave Pro unlocks: • Unlimited presets • Full history & trends • Apple Watch + widgets • No ads Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Current pricing is shown in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://step-wave.master-tempo.com/terms

Screenshots

Network Analyzer4 screens
Stepwave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Network Analyzer at none against Stepwave's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stepwave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Network Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Network Analyzer versus Stepwave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AnalyzerStepwave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetRatshavarin Trinabhametr

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

Stepwave

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stepwave

Subscriptions2
  • Pro monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stepwave free?
Stepwave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Network Analyzer or Stepwave have ads?
Both Network Analyzer and Stepwave show ads.

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