Comparison

Network Analyzer vs Control App

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

Control App

This app connects your smart device to a global satellite network for internet access outside cellular coverage. It offers setup assistance, control over shared connections, and visibility of data usage. Features include signal strength indicators, network registration, and device management.

Highlights
  • Setup assistance
  • Shared access control
  • Data usage visibility
  • Signal strength indicator
  • Network registration
  • Device management
  • Firewall pre-sets
Features
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IsatHub control app links your smart device to Inmarsat’s global 3G satellite network via a Wideye iSavi terminal. IsatHub - A global smart device connectivity service that will enable your smart phone or tablet to access the internet outside of cellular or fixed terrestrial coverage. This app will provide you with: · set-up assistance, · full control over shared access · visibility of data usage which comes in useful as multiple devices can share one IsatHub connection Other useful features include: · Signal strength indicator with pointing assistance · Network registration · Manage each connected device with service · access controls and usage counters · Battery / AC status indicator · Firewall pre-set selections · · Two security levels · MAC address filtering · WiFi password control · Terminal temperature warning · Personal assistance button · User help

Screenshots

Network Analyzer4 screens
Control App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Control App at none against Network Analyzer's shown. Control App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Network Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control App 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Network Analyzer versus Control App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AnalyzerControl App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetInmarsat Global Limited

Customer experience

Network Analyzer

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

Control App

All ratings1 ratings
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

Control App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer

No in-app purchases

None

Control App

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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