# Network Tools AI vs Sherlock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Tools AI at 100% against Sherlock's 0%. Network Tools AI also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). Sherlock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Tools AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Sherlock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Network Tools AI holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Network Tools AI's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sherlock's.

Network Tools AI ships an update every 4 days, Sherlock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Tools AI | Sherlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-tools-ai/id6444090484/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-osint/id6753150438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivaylo Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023127210) | [IMMOACTIVAT I ASSOCIATS SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800941159) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Tools AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-tools-ai/id6444090484)

Monitor your network activity, visualize connection history on a map, and enhance your online security with tools like a scam checker and private browser. Offers a comprehensive suite of network analysis and protection features in one app.

**Highlights:** Network history visualization with NetMap Logger™, ScamGuard™ for website fraud and phishing detection, Secure Private Browser with ad blocker, DomainGuard™ for domain expiration reminders, SSLGuard™ for certificate monitoring, Professional network toolkit (Ping, Traceroute, etc.), AI System Analysis for network insights

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Network Security Pack Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Network Security Pack Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Network Security Pack 3 Months | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Network Security Pack Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $10.99 | one-time |


### Sherlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-osint/id6753150438)

This app offers a suite of professional open-source intelligence tools for in-depth investigations. Analyze phone numbers, emails, domains, and social media profiles. Access IoT device data and scan network ports for vulnerabilities.

**Highlights:** Phone number analysis, Email forensics, Shodan Pro search, Domain analysis, Social media username search, Port scanner, Reputation checker, Metadata extractor

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Pack Starter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack PRO | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pack ULTIMATE | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Tools AI free?

Network Tools AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sherlock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Network Tools AI or Sherlock?

Network Tools AI is rated higher. Network Tools AI averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sherlock averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Network Tools AI or Sherlock have ads?

Both Network Tools AI and Sherlock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Network Tools AI or Sherlock?

Network Tools AI ships an update every 4 days, and Sherlock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Network Tools AI was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sherlock on October 24, 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.*