Comparison

Secure Ports vs 404 Network

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

Head to head
About

Secure Ports

Features
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Application scans ports on the device and displays busy ports opened by other applications. Secure ports is a useful tool that provides a comprehensive display of the ports opened by other applications on your device. Its primary function is to give users insight into which ports are currently in use. By displaying the ports opened by other applications, the app helps users assess the potential security risks and take necessary precautions. It allows users to identify any open ports that may be unnecessary or unexpected, which could indicate vulnerabilities or potential entry points for attackers. Armed with this knowledge, users can then implement appropriate security measures, such as closing or restricting access to unnecessary ports, updating software with known vulnerabilities, or configuring firewalls and network settings to better protect their system. Overall, the Secure Ports app serves as a valuable tool for network administrators, security professionals, or even individual users concerned about the security of their systems. It provides transparency into the device's open ports, allowing for proactive security measures to be implemented and helping to safeguard against potential threats.

About

404 Network

Features
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404 Network is the most comprehensive network diagnostics toolkit for iOS and macOS. Whether you're a network engineer troubleshooting connectivity or a security enthusiast auditing your home network, 404 gives you professional-grade tools in a beautiful native app. CORE TOOLS (FREE) • Real ICMP Ping with live latency charts • Visual Traceroute with hop-by-hop analysis • DNS Lookup with multiple server comparison • Speed Test with ISP detection • WiFi Info with signal strength monitoring • Port Scanner with service detection • Network Discovery with live topology map • Wake-on-LAN for remote device power • HTTP Probe for web server testing • Whois domain lookup PRO FEATURES • 70+ network diagnostic tools • Unlimited saved devices with background monitoring • Full port scan results with banner grabbing • 30-day diagnostic history with CSV/JSON/PDF export • Color tags, device groups, and topology presets • Community speed map — compare ISP performance in your area • Security Audit with vulnerability detection • WiFi Channel Analyzer • Smart Home device diagnostics • LAN Speed Test and Micro Speed Logger PRO+ ADVANCED • AI Assistant powered by Claude or on-device Apple Intelligence • AI-guided Security Audit and Penetration Test flows • Remote Sensor dispatch — run tools from multiple network vantage points • BLE Scanner Pro with GATT exploration and characteristic writing • NFC Toolkit — read, write, and clone-detect NFC tags • SSH Tester, SNMP Walker, Credential Checker • Subdomain Finder, CORS Checker, CSP Analyzer • Packet Crafter, Payload Library, Directory Scanner PRIVACY FIRST • No ads. No tracking. No analytics. • All network data stays on your device • Community features are opt-in with location rounded to ~500m • AI features require your own API key — we never see your data • Full GDPR compliance with data export and deletion

Screenshots

Secure Ports2 screens
404 Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 404 Network at Free against Secure Ports's $1.99. Secure Ports's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 26.2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

404 Network is free to download; Secure Ports costs $1.99 up front. 404 Network sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Secure Ports asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Secure Ports versus 404 Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure Ports404 Network
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor SerovChristine Martin

In-app purchases

None

Secure Ports

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

404 Network

Subscriptions2
  • Pro+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro+ Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 404 Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Secure Ports free?
Secure Ports costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 404 Network free?
404 Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secure Ports or 404 Network have ads?
Neither Secure Ports nor 404 Network shows ads.

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