DR vs Shakescape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DR
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DR-NetTools is a focused, no-bloat toolkit for engineers, network admins and power users who need real diagnostics on the go. Run a fast Ping, measure packet loss with MTR, trace a path across the public internet, scan a local subnet for live hosts and dig into DNS โ all from a single, polished app. Tools included: โข Network diagnostics: Ping, Hosts in range, Network Map, Host Monitor, TCP Ports, Wake on LAN, Speed Test โข Addresses & domains: DNS, Reverse DNS, DNS Propagation, GeoIP, Whois, mDNS / Bonjour service discovery โข Traceroute: Traceroute, MTR โข Remote services: SSH client with built-in terminal, SSL / TLS certificate inspector โข Calculators: IPv4 Subnet Calculator, IPv6 Calculator, IPv6 Subnet Divider โข Current Status: public IP, interfaces, gateways, DNS resolvers โ all in one glance Full IPv6 support โ paste any literal address (including bracketed forms with a port) directly into any tool. No reformatting required. Designed for clarity: every screen shows technical-level output without burying it in marketing copy. iPhone and iPad share the same polished glass UI with read-through blur and clean monospaced typography for results. No accounts. No personal data sold or shared. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited results, removes ads and supports development. Built by DR-Online for engineers who actually use these tools daily. Privacy Policy: https://www.dr-online.pl/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shakescape
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Shakescape brings ICANN and Handshake websites into one browser and shows how each connection was verified. Browse: - Open ordinary HTTPS sites while Handshake headers synchronize - Enter Handshake names such as example/ and name.tld/ - Verify Handshake headers and name proofs on your device - Inspect resolver paths, DNSSEC, TLSA, DANE, and WebPKI security details - Use optional HNS peer-to-peer DNS relay or DNS-over-HTTPS recovery - Manage tabs, history, downloads, cookies, and website data in WebKit Wallet and names: - Create or restore a device-local HNS and Bitcoin wallet - Sync HNS balances and activity directly with Handshake peers - Sync Bitcoin with compact filters and relevant blocks from Bitcoin peers - Receive HNS by address or payment QR code, and review guarded HNS and Bitcoin sends - Track Handshake names, edit resource records, and transfer or finalize names - Delete the local wallet when needed ShakeScape offers and swaps: - Connect to peers and publish, inspect, or cancel signed BTC/HNS offers - Follow noncustodial BTC/HNS atomic swaps through funding, redemption, or refund - Resume swap progress after an interruption Wallet keys stay on your device. Websites cannot read the wallet or start native wallet actions. Sends and swap funding require your approval in the app. QR scanning is processed on the device. No sign-in is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shakescape at none against DR's 2. Shakescape also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). DR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Shakescape asks for nothing beyond the download.
DR ships an update fortnightly, Shakescape every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DR | Shakescape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DR-Online Sp. z o.o. | Denuo Web, LLC |
In-app purchases
DR
- DR-NetTools Pro$0.997 Days
- DR-NetTools Lifetime$4.99
Shakescape
No in-app purchases









