Comparison

Network Toolbox Net security vs Telnet Client Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Network Toolbox Net security

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
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*** THE ORIGINAL - NetworkToolbox *** Read the Manual at: https://www.networktoolbox.de/ios-manual/ This App with its 50+ individual Tools helps to analyse local or public networks for security issues or wrong configurations. It provides various scanning options such as WiFi Network IP scanning, Port scanning and integrates the SHODAN scan engine, Security exploit tests and more. Feature summary: DEVICE INFORMATION ■ Device and public IP Address ■ Network interfaces (WiFi, 3G/4G) SHODAN AND MORPHEUS SEARCH ■ Expose online devices ■ Search by keyword, country, port, network, hostname MAP SEARCH ■ Search and expose online devices for on a given location NS-LOOKUP with DOMAIN INFORMATION ■ Provides information for a certain domain or ip ■ Provide information about the number of attacks (ISC) ■ Location of IP or Host display on a map ■ DNS records such as MX, A, TXT etc. WIFI NETWORK SCAN ■ Discover all devices on your network ■ Including IP, MAC, Vendor, Network Name PING ■ Ping IP or domain ■ Show Errors and RTT ■ Display results graphically WHOIS ■ Find out who is behind a certain domain DNS ■ Query ANY! DNS Server ■ See DNS record information such as A,TXT,CNAME,MX,SOA etc. ■ See and compare DNS Server response times VISUAL TRACEROUTE ■ Analyze how packets get to their destination SOCKETS ■ Socket analysis and terminal tool ■ Predefined protocols for Telnet, FTP, HTTP, POP3 and IMAP ■ Inspect server responses ■ Send arbitrarily data to the server FTP and SFTP CLIENT ■ Browse remote directory tree ■ Direct file viewing ■ File and directory operations ■ Upload and download of multiple files to device ■ Default password list check of FTP server ■ Public / Private Key support (New!) SSH CLIENT ■ Terminal client for SSL ■ Default password list check of server SFTP CLIENT ■ Same functionality as FTP MAC ADDRESS DB ■ Find out which vendor is responsible for which MAC address and v/v IP CALCULATION ■ Calculate net-masks, first-,last- addresses etc. HTTP BROWSER ■ Site Default password check ■ Possibility to select user agents from Blackberry over Firefox, IE, Safari and iOS ■ Display source code, plain text or hirachically browse XML SPIDER ■ Crawl website and collect all contained links ■ Analyze robots.txt ■ Both, websites and disallows robots content can be further analyzed BLUETOOTH ■ Scan and reveal Bluetooth LE devices CERTIFICATES ■ Inspect Server (e.g. HTTPS) certificates in a readable format BONJOUR and UPnP ■ Scan and discover Bonjour or UPnP services MAIL SERVER CHECK ■ Analyze issues with your mail settings LOCAL FILES ■ Handle files downloaded via FTP or SFTP or HTTP (New!) ■ File and directory operations ■ File viewer (PDF, Text, Image, HTML) ■ Open files in other apps, installed on your device ■ Send file via E-Mail HELP TEXTS ■ Each tool has a detailed description of their purpose and how to use Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: • Length: weekly, monthly, yearly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • When cancelling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Telnet Client Terminal

Connect to TCP/IP servers from your mobile device. Save and bookmark frequently used commands or connections for quick access and improved productivity. Ideal for developers and network administrators needing a lightweight telnet tool.

Highlights
  • Connect to TCP/IP Telnet servers
  • Save and reuse server connections
  • Bookmark frequently used commands
  • Smart hostname and port suggestions
  • Manage command history
  • Auto-complete command suggestions
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◆◆◆◆◆ Telnet Client Terminal ◆◆◆◆◆ Telnet Client Terminal is a simple and reliable app for connecting to TCP/IP servers from your iPhone or iPad. Easily establish a connection by entering an IP address or hostname and port number. Designed for ease of use, the app helps you manage server connections efficiently. You can save and bookmark frequently used commands or connections for quick access and improved productivity. With a clean interface and straightforward setup, Telnet Client Terminal is suitable for developers, network administrators, and users who need a lightweight telnet tool on mobile. Key Features ▶ Connect to servers using TCP/IP Telnet ▶ Supports standard Telnet terminal functions ▶ Run the Telnet client directly on your device ▶ Connect using IP address or hostname and port ▶ Send commands that execute on the server console ▶ Communicate with remote servers over the network ▶ Save and reuse recent server connections ▶ Smart suggestions for hostnames and ports while typing ▶ View and manage command history ▶ Bookmark frequently used commands for quick access ▶ Add, edit, and manage saved commands ▶ Auto-complete suggestions based on command history We are working on it to make it even better. Your suggestions are most welcome as always. We appreciate your suggestions. ▶▶ Supported languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. ▶▶ Note: All the supported languages are machine translations. There are possibilities of mistakes in any language. If you found any type of mistake then please write to us at contact@loopbots.com and we will verify and resolve it.

Screenshots

Network Toolbox Net security4 screens
Telnet Client Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Toolbox Net security at 75% against Telnet Client Terminal's 21%. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 27). Telnet Client Terminal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Network Toolbox Net security sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Telnet Client Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's written reviews are positive against 21% of Telnet Client Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, Telnet Client Terminal every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Network Toolbox Net security versus Telnet Client Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Toolbox Net securityTelnet Client Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better3.3 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better27
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRLLoopbots Technology

Customer experience

Network Toolbox Net security

All ratings3,303 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative20.8%

Telnet Client Terminal

All ratings27 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative40.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.9%

Bugs and requests

Network Toolbox Net security

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Telnet Client Terminal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Network Toolbox Net security

Subscriptions12
  • Wekkly Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$79.991 Year
1 purchases

Telnet Client Terminal

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Network Toolbox Net security free?
Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Telnet Client Terminal free?
Telnet Client Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or Telnet Client Terminal?
Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Telnet Client Terminal averages 3.3 from 27 ratings.
Do Network Toolbox Net security or Telnet Client Terminal have ads?
Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; Telnet Client Terminal does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or Telnet Client Terminal?
Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and Telnet Client Terminal every 4 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on October 15, 2026 and Telnet Client Terminal on October 9, 2026.

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