Comparison

DR vs Shakescape

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

Head to head
About

DR

Features
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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: โ€ข Network diagnostics: Ping, Hosts in range, Network Map, Host Monitor, TCP Ports, Wake on LAN, Speed Test โ€ข Addresses & domains: DNS, Reverse DNS, DNS Propagation, GeoIP, Whois, mDNS / Bonjour service discovery โ€ข Traceroute: Traceroute, MTR โ€ข Remote services: SSH client with built-in terminal, SSL / TLS certificate inspector โ€ข Calculators: IPv4 Subnet Calculator, IPv6 Calculator, IPv6 Subnet Divider โ€ข 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/

About

Shakescape

Features
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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.

Screenshots

DR4 screens
Shakescape4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DR ships an update fortnightly, Shakescape every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
DR versus Shakescape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRShakescape
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.3 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size101 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDR-Online Sp. z o.o.Denuo Web, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DR

Subscriptions1
  • DR-NetTools Pro$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • DR-NetTools Lifetime$4.99
None

Shakescape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DR free?
DR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shakescape free?
Shakescape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DR or Shakescape have ads?
DR shows ads; Shakescape does not.
Which is updated more often, DR or Shakescape?
DR ships an update fortnightly, and Shakescape every 5 days. Most recently, DR was updated on September 18, 2026 and Shakescape on October 21, 2026.

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