# SMSCat vs NetPeek

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetPeek at 100% against SMSCat's 33%. NetPeek also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). SMSCat's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NetPeek asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetPeek holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMSCat has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SMSCat's written reviews are positive against 100% of NetPeek's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMSCat | NetPeek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscat/id6503609135/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netpeek-wifi-scanner/id6786470663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 44 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [瑞青 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749426631) | [MARCUS ANTHONY PERDUE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786470665) |

## What reviewers say

### SMSCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smscat/id6503609135)

This app uses advanced AI to automatically identify and block spam text messages. It classifies incoming SMS into categories like normal, promotional, and transactional, offering real-time protection both online and offline. Users can customize filtering rules and block all messages with a single tap.

**Highlights:** AI intelligent interception, Automatic SMS classification, Real-time online protection, Offline intelligent filtering, Customizable filtering settings, Block all SMS, Privacy focused local filtering

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Member | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Weekly Member | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Member | $2.99 | per year |
| Semi-annual membership | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Lifetime Member | $9.99 | one-time |


### NetPeek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netpeek-wifi-scanner/id6786470663)

Quickly scan your local Wi-Fi network to identify all connected devices, including unknown ones. Save custom names and notes for easy recognition, review scan history, and run basic diagnostics. This app prioritizes local-first operation with no account or cloud sync required.

**Highlights:** Scan local Wi-Fi networks, Identify connected devices, View IP address and device type, Rename and add notes to devices, Review scan history, Export scan reports, Run basic diagnostics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMSCat free?

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

### Is NetPeek free?

NetPeek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SMSCat or NetPeek?

NetPeek is rated higher. SMSCat averages 4.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while NetPeek averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SMSCat or NetPeek have ads?

Neither SMSCat nor NetPeek shows ads.

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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.*