Ruby Wireless Sensor vs mDNSShark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruby Wireless Sensor
Connect to a compact wireless sensor to monitor mechanical structures. View real-time vibration data and manage the device via Bluetooth.
- Connect via Bluetooth
- Manage wireless sensors
- View real-time vibration data
- Monitor mechanical structures
- Ultracompact device integration
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The Ruby wireless sensor is a battery powered, ultracompact device that measures vibration signals in acceleration quantity on mechanical structures. This app allows users to connect to Ruby sensors via Bluetooth to manage the device and view RMS in real-time.
mDNSShark
Explore your local Wi-Fi network with ease. This app discovers printers, media servers, and IoT devices by tapping into network protocols. It offers a simple, private way to understand what's connected and how services communicate, with no external servers or data collection.
- Local network scanning
- mDNS, DNS-SD, SSDP protocol support
- Device and service discovery
- Private and no data collection
- Open-source development
- User-friendly interface
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mDNSShark is an open-source iPhone application created by a small team of engineers who wanted a simpler, clearer way to explore local networks. By tapping into protocols like Multicast DNS (mDNS), DNS-SD, and SSDP, mDNSShark quickly uncovers printers, media servers, IoT gadgets, and other active services on your home or office Wi-Fi - no convoluted setup required. If you've ever wondered what devices are really on your network, or how various services talk to each other, mDNSShark is designed to give you those answers efficiently and privately. Simplicity is key: we've stripped away clutter so you can focus on scanning and understanding results. Every discovery operation runs right on your phone, with no external servers involved. We also do not collect or share any usage data - there's no telemetry, no user analytics, and certainly no hidden trackers. You remain fully in control, deciding if and when to allow local network access, which is all the app needs to function. Built by Engineers, Open to Everyone: mDNSShark was created by engineers who love transparent, lightweight solutions - yet it's also friendly for anyone curious about local network behavior. If you're a fellow engineer, a technologist, or just someone who enjoys problem-solving, you'll find plenty of ways to contribute. Newcomers can help refine the interface, add new features, or even propose deeper networking enhancements. Veterans can dive into advanced scanning logic, integrate emergent protocols, and optimize performance. We firmly believe that collectively, we can build an indispensable network tool for iPhone users everywhere. Current Development: mDNSShark is still in active development, with regular updates that refine performance, expand support for various network protocols, and polish the user experience. We welcome your ideas - whether it's a new device detection trick, an easier UI flow, or an innovative scanning feature. Our public repository provides a transparent view of current issues and ongoing discussions, letting you jump in wherever your skills or interests fit best.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Ruby Wireless Sensor at 3 against mDNSShark's 1. Ruby Wireless Sensor also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ruby Wireless Sensor against 5.0 for mDNSShark. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruby Wireless Sensor | mDNSShark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crystal Instruments Corporation | ShapeHaven Innovations LLC |
Customer experience
Ruby Wireless Sensor
mDNSShark
In-app purchases
Ruby Wireless Sensor
No in-app purchases
mDNSShark
No in-app purchases
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