# Network Toolbox Net security vs EXFO EXs

The clearest difference is rating: Network Toolbox Net security at 4.6 against EXFO EXs's 1.7. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 6). EXFO EXs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. EXFO EXs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | EXFO EXs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exfo-exs/id1303844031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 75.2% 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 | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [EXFO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/462252930) |

## 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


### EXFO EXs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exfo-exs/id1303844031)

This application enables communication service providers to test and qualify Ethernet, PON, and Wi-Fi services for customers. It provides detailed metrics for throughput, latency, and optical connections, generating comprehensive reports for service provisioning and troubleshooting.

**Highlights:** Ethernet, PON, and Wi-Fi testing, Throughput and latency validation, Optical connection qualification, Wi-Fi Channel Map analysis, Report generation, Cloud-enabled firmware upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 EXFO EXs free?

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

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

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while EXFO EXs averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or EXFO EXs have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; EXFO EXs does not.

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

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and EXFO EXs every 2 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on September 22, 2026 and EXFO EXs on September 25, 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.*