# Network Toolbox Net security vs Card Manager

Network Toolbox Net security and Card Manager both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's written reviews are positive against 51% of Card Manager's. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Card Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Card Manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Card Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's written reviews are positive against 51% of Card Manager's.

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, Card Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | Card Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-manager-digital-wallet/id1210150248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Astrum Computing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210150247) |

## 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


### Card Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-manager-digital-wallet/id1210150248)

Securely store, organize, and access all your gift, loyalty, membership, and other cards digitally. Add any card with pictures, track balances, and even create barcodes. Back up your cards online for safekeeping and access them offline.

**Highlights:** Add any card with pictures, Add cards to Apple Wallet with location reminders, Track card balances, Secure online backup and restore, Offline card access, Create barcodes for any card, Sync cards across devices

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited no ads | $9.99 | per month |
| Pass Card Manager Pro - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fifty card pictures | $14.99 | one-time |
| Apple Wallet Support | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited no ads | $29.99 | one-time |
| Full professional no ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for organizing gift cards
- 💡 Integrates with Apple Wallet
- 🚀 Fast and intuitive
- 👍 Great app for managing cards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced for occasional use
- 🐛 Barcode scanner issues
- 🐛 Cards not displaying fully in Apple Wallet
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of security features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Issues adding cards to Apple Wallet
- Barcode scanner not working on newer devices
- Card information disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- Add balance update feature for gift cards
- Implement dark mode
- Improve barcode scanning functionality
- Enhance card display in Apple Wallet


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

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

### Is Card Manager free?

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

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

Card Manager is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Card Manager averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or Card Manager have ads?

Both Network Toolbox Net security and Card Manager show ads.

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

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and Card Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on September 22, 2026 and Card Manager on September 24, 2026.

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