# Network Toolbox Net security vs C/C++

The clearest difference is ads: C/C++ at none against Network Toolbox Net security's shown. C/C++ also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 75%). Network Toolbox Net security's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 347). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Toolbox Net security sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and C/C++ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Toolbox Net security against 4.5 for C/C++. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.4K ratings behind it against 347, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's written reviews are positive against 86% of C/C++'s.

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, C/C++ every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | C/C++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [4.5 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-plus-plus-programming-language/id1016322367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 347 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Toolbox Net security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453)

Analyze local and public networks for security issues and misconfigurations with over 50 tools. Features include IP scanning, port scanning, exploit tests, and SHODAN integration to expose online devices.

**Highlights:** WiFi Network IP scanning, Port scanning, SHODAN scan engine, Security exploit tests, Device information, NS-Lookup with domain info, Visual Traceroute

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wekkly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive networking tools
- 🚀 Powerful and efficient
- 💡 Excellent learning resource
- 🔒 Helps identify security issues
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with new ownership
- 💰 Switched to subscription model
- 🐛 Stability issues after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Tracking and data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth configuration issues
- Unreliable website links
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced network scanning capabilities
- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Restore previous one-time purchase model


### C/C++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-plus-plus-programming-language/id1016322367)

This app is a comprehensive learning tool for C/C++ programming. It offers offline compilation, code editing features, Git integration, and file management for efficient development and learning.

**Highlights:** Offline compilation and execution, Code templates and autocompletion, Git fetching from GitHub/Gitee, LAN/Bluetooth file transfer, Built-in browser for learning materials, Multi-file search and formatting, Customizable interface and themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autocomplete | $0.99 | one-time |
| Password Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encryption Compression | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Vedio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text Search | $0.99 | one-time |
| To remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| File Transfer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great C++ compiler
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for learning and practicing C++
- 👍 Useful for quick coding on the go
- 👍 Good interface and functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Cluttered or confusing UI design
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop IDEs
- 👀 Small text and font issues on smaller devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior with control flow statements (e.g., switch, if)
- Random crashes and loss of unsaved code
- Issues with keyboard input and integration
- Compatibility problems on older or smaller devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for importing/exporting code files
- Improve search and replace functionality
- Implement better file management and organization
- Provide more compiler settings and customization options
- Add support for additional programming languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is C/C++ free?

C/C++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or C/C++?

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while C/C++ averages 4.5 from 347 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or C/C++ have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; C/C++ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or C/C++?

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and C/C++ every 5 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on November 1, 2026 and C/C++ on November 1, 2026.

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