# Network Toolbox Net security vs Telnet Client Terminal

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | Telnet Client Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [3.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telnet-client-terminal/id1093795960/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Loopbots Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384442096) |

## 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


### Telnet Client Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telnet-client-terminal/id1093795960)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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