# iControl Web vs Network Toolbox Net security

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iControl Web at none against Network Toolbox Net security's 12. iControl Web also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 75%). Network Toolbox Net security's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 12) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Toolbox Net security sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iControl Web asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iControl Web against 4.6 for Network Toolbox Net security. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of iControl Web's written reviews are positive against 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's.

iControl Web ships an update every 8 months, Network Toolbox Net security every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iControl Web | Network Toolbox Net security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrol-web-http-remote/id580659303/reviews) | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 75.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Bub Software Distribution](https://appshunter.io/developer/311613696) | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) |

## What reviewers say

### iControl Web

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrol-web-http-remote/id580659303)

Control DIY home automation systems and devices via HTTP requests from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Configure custom buttons and layouts using a JSON file for seamless integration with various smart home platforms and IP cameras.

**Highlights:** Control DIY home automation systems, Configure custom button layouts with JSON, Support for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Integrates with HomeWizard, Domoticz, and more, Control IP cameras and DLNA adapters, Trigger IFTTT commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Network Toolbox Net security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453)

Analyze local and public networks for security issues and misconfigurations with over 50 tools. Features include IP scanning, port scanning, exploit tests, and SHODAN integration to expose online devices.

**Highlights:** WiFi Network IP scanning, Port scanning, SHODAN scan engine, Security exploit tests, Device information, NS-Lookup with domain info, Visual Traceroute

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wekkly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive networking tools
- 🚀 Powerful and efficient
- 💡 Excellent learning resource
- 🔒 Helps identify security issues
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with new ownership
- 💰 Switched to subscription model
- 🐛 Stability issues after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Tracking and data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth configuration issues
- Unreliable website links
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced network scanning capabilities
- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Restore previous one-time purchase model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iControl Web free?

iControl Web is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iControl Web or Network Toolbox Net security?

iControl Web and Network Toolbox Net security are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 3.3K ratings respectively.

### Do iControl Web or Network Toolbox Net security have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; iControl Web does not.

### Which is updated more often, iControl Web or Network Toolbox Net security?

iControl Web ships an update every 8 months, and Network Toolbox Net security every 2 months. Most recently, iControl Web was updated on October 13, 2026 and Network Toolbox Net security on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*