Comparison

TCP Console vs Network Analyzer Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TCP Console

Test TCP/IP servers and clients by sending and receiving text strings. Connect multiple clients to your server or test server connectivity. Supports custom URL schemes for easy connection and content sending.

Highlights
  • Start TCP/IP server listening on a specified port
  • Send text strings and EOL characters
  • Display received responses
  • Connect multiple clients simultaneously
  • Disconnect clients individually
  • Ping to verify LAN or firewall connectivity
  • Custom URL scheme support
Features
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You need to test your TCP/IP server or client? View incoming or outgoing text strings? TCP Console is the app for you! With a couple of taps could start a server TCP/IP listening on the port you want*, send text string or EOL characters and display the responses received. To your server can connect multiple clients at the same time and you can disconnect them one by one or PING** to verify that there are no problems in the LAN or firewall. If you need to test your server, it will be just as easy! Enter address, port No. and connect, in a few moments you will be able to send and receive text strings from the server. TCP Console will allow you to do all this in its simplicity, a few taps and you'll be connected! Custom URL scheme support:  tcpconsole://host:port/?content=string_to_send[&encoding=base64]  TCP Console starts, tries to connect to the server and send the content. Optionally TCP Console can decode a base64 string before sending. * You can not start a server listening on a port less than or equal to 1024. ** This feature requires you to download the app Utility Network, free on App Store.

About

Network Analyzer Master

This app provides comprehensive network analysis, including Wi-Fi and cell details, VPN information, and diagnostic tools like ping and traceroute. It also features a Wi-Fi scanner to detect devices and a speed test for internet performance.

Highlights
  • Network information (IP, gateway, DNS)
  • Wi-Fi and Cell details
  • VPN connection status
  • Ping and Traceroute tools
  • Port scanner
  • DNS lookup and WHOIS
  • Wi-Fi LAN scanner
  • Internet speed test
Features
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Network Analyzer will provide you with a detailed analysis of your home network along with network and cell information. NETWORK INFORMATION • Connection status You get main network info as external IP address, gateway and DNS server • Wi-Fi details Network Analyzer will tell you all the information you need to know about your Wi-Fi Connection status. SSID, BSSID, IP address subnet mask and vendor. • CELL Info All your cell information in one place - your network status and type, carrier ID and country, IP address, MCC and MNC, and VoIP support. • VPN details The provided info is VPN connection status, provider name, IP address and subnet mask. TOOLS • PING Let you test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol network. Gives you and idea about the latency to other IP. • TRACEROUTE Network diagnostic commands for displaying the route and measuring transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network. Shows you Internet path from you to other IP location. • PORT SCAN Port scanner allows you to quickly find open ports on network computers and retrieve versions of programs running on the detected ports. • DNS lookup & record details DNS Lookup tool fetches all DNS Records of a domain and shows as received. If you changed your hosting or DNS records, then this tool is for you to verify that your records are entered correctly to avoid any downtime. The records fetched by this tool are A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, PTR, SRV, SOA, TXT, CAA. Select any record which you want to check or select ANY to get all DNS records of your domain. • WHOIS Data lookup WHOIS protocol enables users to access current registration data. The results displayed come directly from registry operators and/or registrars in real-time. WI-FI LAN SCANNER Discover a fast and reliable way to detect all network devices and gain insight into their IP address and vendor name. SPEED TEST Measure your internet speed with just one tap. Wifi Analyzer gives you accurate results about your real download and upload speed. Download Network Analyzer right now and gain a reliable speed test tool as well as detailed information about your networks. Were you satisfied with Network Analyzer? Please, take a moment and leave a review. ___ Network Analyzer offers a Premium subscription with access to all features and no ads for a year. Network Analyzer renews automatically, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before your subscription ends to avoid renewal. You can manage or turn off Network Analyzer Master auto-renew from your iTunes Account Settings. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.bestwifianalyzer.com/terms-of-use-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bestwifianalyzer.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

TCP Console3 screens
Network Analyzer Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

TCP Console and Network Analyzer Master both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of TCP Console's written reviews are positive against 43% of Network Analyzer Master's. TCP Console also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Network Analyzer Master's advantage is ratings volume (387 vs 12) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. TCP Console sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Analyzer Master sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for TCP Console against 3.5 for Network Analyzer Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer Master has 387 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of TCP Console's written reviews are positive against 43% of Network Analyzer Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, Network Analyzer Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TCP Console versus Network Analyzer Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCP ConsoleNetwork Analyzer Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (12 ratings) — better3.5 (387 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better43.3% of reviews
Number of ratings12387 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoMaster Network Tools s.r.o.

Customer experience

TCP Console

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

Network Analyzer Master

All ratings387 ratings
Positive62.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative48.1%

Bugs and requests

TCP Console

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Network Analyzer Master

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Speed test fails or freezes
  • Network scan misses connected devices
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Channel analysis and optimization
  • Signal strength and coverage mapping
  • More detailed device and network information

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TCP Console

One-time1
  • Remove Advertising$0.99
1 purchases

Network Analyzer Master

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Network Analyzer Year3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is TCP Console free?
TCP Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Analyzer Master free?
Network Analyzer Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TCP Console or Network Analyzer Master?
TCP Console is rated higher. TCP Console averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Network Analyzer Master averages 3.5 from 387 ratings.
Do TCP Console or Network Analyzer Master have ads?
Neither TCP Console nor Network Analyzer Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCP Console or Network Analyzer Master?
TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, and Network Analyzer Master every 3 months. Most recently, TCP Console was updated on September 30, 2026 and Network Analyzer Master on October 8, 2026.

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