Comparison

Network Analyzer vs Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

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

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

Securely encrypt and decrypt sensitive text data using a wide range of advanced algorithms. Protect notes, messages, and cryptocurrency keys. Features steganography to hide data within images and post-quantum key exchange.

Highlights
  • Multiple strong encryption algorithms
  • Steganography for image data hiding
  • Post-quantum key encapsulation (KEM)
  • Unlimited password management
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, macOS)
  • Copy/paste and file saving
Features
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• Paranoia Text Encryption PRO is a universal text encryption application for iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod) and macOS by Paranoia Works. • Paranoia Text Encryption ensures the safety of your notes, SMS messages, emails, social networking posts, cryptocurrency keys (seeds, mnemonics), and any other text from all unwanted readers. • The app offers true security, encrypting data using the strongest encryption algorithms available: Threefish 1024-bit, SHACAL-2 512-bit, Paranoia C4 2048-bit (a cascade of Threefish, Serpent, AES, and SHACAL-2), Blowfish 448-bit, AES 256-bit, RC6 256-bit, Serpent 256-bit, and Twofish 256-bit ciphers. • Simply copy and paste text to and from your favorite applications, or save it to a file for future use. • This app does not function as a "Vault application." Instead, a password is set for the current encryption/decryption session, not for entering the app itself. You may have an unlimited number of passwords for any purpose—different files, tasks, people, etc. • Steganography: The application offers steganographic features, allowing you to conceal text or files within a JPEG image. Two algorithms are available: J-UNIWARD (content-adaptive, minimizes visual distortion, harder to detect) and F5 (matrix encoding, efficient embedding). The selected algorithm works with your chosen symmetric cipher to create the final steganogram. • Key Encapsulation (KEM): Securely exchange encryption passwords using the post-quantum ML-KEM mechanism (NIST FIPS 203). Two parties can establish a shared password without ever transmitting it directly, with protection against future quantum computer attacks. ◆ Differences between Free and PRO versions: The PRO version offers additional encryption algorithms, specifically Threefish 1024-bit, SHACAL-2 512-bit, and Paranoia C4 2048-bit (a cascade of Threefish–Serpent–AES–SHACAL-2). While the free version can decrypt data encrypted by these advanced algorithms, the ability to encrypt data using them is exclusive to the PRO version. The PRO version also provides a key to activate the PRO versions of our desktop applications: Paranoia File & Text Encryption for PC, Paranoia Text Encryption for PC, and S.S.E. File Encryptor for PC. • The application is directly compatible with macOS (10.15 and later). Versions for other systems and platforms are available on the application's homepage (download section - https://paranoiaworks.mobi/download/). • An online (web-based) version, utilizing AES and client-side JavaScript, and other utilities are available at https://pteo.paranoiaworks.mobi

Screenshots

Network Analyzer4 screens
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network Analyzer at Free against Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's $3.99. Network Analyzer also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 53) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment 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

Network Analyzer is free to download; Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99 up front. 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 4.7 for Paranoia Text Encryption PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer has 6.9K ratings behind it against 53, 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 84% of Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Analyzer versus Paranoia Text Encryption PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AnalyzerParanoia Text Encryption PRO
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (6.9K ratings)4.7 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better83.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6.9K — better53
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetFrantisek Dvorak

Customer experience

Network Analyzer

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

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

All ratings52 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative9.1%

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

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Strong encryption system
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🚀 Fast performance
  • 💻 Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, Mac)
  • 💡 Good choice of encryption algorithms

Room to improve

  • 😟 Not open source, causes paranoia
  • ❓ Family sharing issues
  • 🐛 Free version doesn't work properly
  • 🐛 Paid version has bugs
  • 🐛 Data transfer via cellular network (resolved)

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

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Free version not working
  • Paid version buggy
  • Data transfer via cellular network (resolved)
  • Incompatible with other steganography apps
  • Not iPhone 6s Plus optimized

Requested features

12 requests
  • PIN for app lock
  • Auto-erase log/history
  • Save session passwords in keychain
  • Integration with quick commands for automation
  • PGP support
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  • File encryption option
  • Dark mode setting
  • Text size settings
  • Search functionality in editor
  • Multiple user use
  • Separate and group storage
  • More encryption algorithm types

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer

No in-app purchases

None

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paranoia Text Encryption PRO free?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Analyzer or Paranoia Text Encryption PRO?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO is rated higher. Network Analyzer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Paranoia Text Encryption PRO averages 4.7 from 53 ratings.
Do Network Analyzer or Paranoia Text Encryption PRO have ads?
Network Analyzer shows ads; Paranoia Text Encryption PRO does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Analyzer or Paranoia Text Encryption PRO?
Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, and Paranoia Text Encryption PRO every 2 months. Most recently, Network Analyzer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Paranoia Text Encryption PRO on November 1, 2026.

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