# Network Toolbox Net security vs AlwaysSafe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Toolbox Net security at 75% against AlwaysSafe's 10%. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 65). AlwaysSafe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. AlwaysSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 65, 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 10% of AlwaysSafe's.

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, AlwaysSafe every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | AlwaysSafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [2.1 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 9.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## 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


### AlwaysSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136)

Monitor your security system remotely. View live camera feeds, playback recorded video clips, and capture still images. Supports multiple cameras simultaneously and allows for two-way audio communication on compatible systems.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Playback recorded video, Capture still images, Multi-camera support, Save clips to phone, Listen and talk back

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Great for older systems
- 👍 AlwaysSafe app works well at home

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Landscape mode doesn't work
- 🐛 Connection issues, fails to connect
- 🐛 Playback and recording issues
- 🐛 Push notifications not working
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Landscape mode not working after iOS 18 update
- App crashes when trying to connect to WiFi
- Playback not working, can't view recorded videos
- Push notifications stopped working
- App freezes and becomes unusable

**Requested features**

- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Add landscape mode support
- Improve remote/mobile connectivity
- Fix push notification issues
- Enhance playback and recording features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

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

### Is AlwaysSafe free?

AlwaysSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while AlwaysSafe averages 2.1 from 65 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or AlwaysSafe have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; AlwaysSafe does not.

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

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and AlwaysSafe every 7 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on October 12, 2026 and AlwaysSafe on October 7, 2026.

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