# TCP Console vs NetScan

The clearest difference is rating: NetScan at 4.3 against TCP Console's 3.6. NetScan also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (97 vs 12). TCP Console's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TCP Console sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetScan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetScan has 97 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of TCP Console's written reviews are positive against 50% of NetScan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, NetScan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCP Console | NetScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-console/id642104251/reviews) | **[4.3 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscan-ip-scanner/id1542941314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) |

## What reviewers say

### TCP Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-console/id642104251)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $0.99 | one-time |


### NetScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netscan-ip-scanner/id1542941314)

Gain complete visibility into your internet connection with this network scanner and WiFi analyzer. Monitor real-time speed, track data usage, and identify all connected devices on your network. It offers tools for diagnostics, latency testing, and advanced network calculations.

**Highlights:** Real-time internet speed monitoring, Accurate data usage tracking, IP scanner for device detection, WiFi analyzer for signal strength, Ping tools for latency testing, Network scanner for diagnostics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription + No Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription + No Ads | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCP Console free?

TCP Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NetScan free?

NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TCP Console or NetScan?

NetScan is rated higher. TCP Console averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while NetScan averages 4.3 from 97 ratings.

### Do TCP Console or NetScan have ads?

NetScan shows ads; TCP Console does not.

### Which is updated more often, TCP Console or NetScan?

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, and NetScan every 6 weeks. Most recently, TCP Console was updated on October 16, 2026 and NetScan on October 20, 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.*