# Network Toolbox Net security vs Phone Manager Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Toolbox Net security at 75% against Phone Manager Mobile's 20%. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 6). Phone Manager Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Phone Manager Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.4K ratings behind it against 6, 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 20% of Phone Manager Mobile's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | Phone Manager Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-manager-mobile/id1095970795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Mitel Networks Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/448794623) |

## 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


### Phone Manager Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-manager-mobile/id1095970795)

This app extends your office phone system to your smartphone, offering presence, instant messaging, and softphone capabilities. It allows you to stay connected and collaborate effectively from anywhere, providing an in-office experience for mobile workers.

**Highlights:** Presence and Availability Information, Corporate and Device Directory Contacts, Call History, Instant Messaging/Chat, Softphone for Wi-Fi calls, Call Transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

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

### Is Phone Manager Mobile free?

Phone Manager Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or Phone Manager Mobile?

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Phone Manager Mobile averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or Phone Manager Mobile have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; Phone Manager Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or Phone Manager Mobile?

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and Phone Manager Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on October 20, 2026 and Phone Manager Mobile on October 13, 2026.

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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.*