Comparison

Network Toolbox Net security vs mydlink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Network Toolbox Net security

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
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*** THE ORIGINAL - NetworkToolbox *** Read the Manual at: https://www.networktoolbox.de/ios-manual/ This App with its 50+ individual Tools helps to analyse local or public networks for security issues or wrong configurations. It provides various scanning options such as WiFi Network IP scanning, Port scanning and integrates the SHODAN scan engine, Security exploit tests and more. Feature summary: DEVICE INFORMATION ■ Device and public IP Address ■ Network interfaces (WiFi, 3G/4G) SHODAN AND MORPHEUS SEARCH ■ Expose online devices ■ Search by keyword, country, port, network, hostname MAP SEARCH ■ Search and expose online devices for on a given location NS-LOOKUP with DOMAIN INFORMATION ■ Provides information for a certain domain or ip ■ Provide information about the number of attacks (ISC) ■ Location of IP or Host display on a map ■ DNS records such as MX, A, TXT etc. WIFI NETWORK SCAN ■ Discover all devices on your network ■ Including IP, MAC, Vendor, Network Name PING ■ Ping IP or domain ■ Show Errors and RTT ■ Display results graphically WHOIS ■ Find out who is behind a certain domain DNS ■ Query ANY! DNS Server ■ See DNS record information such as A,TXT,CNAME,MX,SOA etc. ■ See and compare DNS Server response times VISUAL TRACEROUTE ■ Analyze how packets get to their destination SOCKETS ■ Socket analysis and terminal tool ■ Predefined protocols for Telnet, FTP, HTTP, POP3 and IMAP ■ Inspect server responses ■ Send arbitrarily data to the server FTP and SFTP CLIENT ■ Browse remote directory tree ■ Direct file viewing ■ File and directory operations ■ Upload and download of multiple files to device ■ Default password list check of FTP server ■ Public / Private Key support (New!) SSH CLIENT ■ Terminal client for SSL ■ Default password list check of server SFTP CLIENT ■ Same functionality as FTP MAC ADDRESS DB ■ Find out which vendor is responsible for which MAC address and v/v IP CALCULATION ■ Calculate net-masks, first-,last- addresses etc. HTTP BROWSER ■ Site Default password check ■ Possibility to select user agents from Blackberry over Firefox, IE, Safari and iOS ■ Display source code, plain text or hirachically browse XML SPIDER ■ Crawl website and collect all contained links ■ Analyze robots.txt ■ Both, websites and disallows robots content can be further analyzed BLUETOOTH ■ Scan and reveal Bluetooth LE devices CERTIFICATES ■ Inspect Server (e.g. HTTPS) certificates in a readable format BONJOUR and UPnP ■ Scan and discover Bonjour or UPnP services MAIL SERVER CHECK ■ Analyze issues with your mail settings LOCAL FILES ■ Handle files downloaded via FTP or SFTP or HTTP (New!) ■ File and directory operations ■ File viewer (PDF, Text, Image, HTML) ■ Open files in other apps, installed on your device ■ Send file via E-Mail HELP TEXTS ■ Each tool has a detailed description of their purpose and how to use Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: • Length: weekly, monthly, yearly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • When cancelling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

mydlink

Monitor your home remotely with real-time camera feeds, motion alerts, and cloud recording. Automate appliances with schedules and voice commands via Google Assistant or Alexa. Offers enriched features and an intuitive user experience for smarter home management.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera viewing
  • Motion and sound detection alerts
  • Cloud video recording
  • Appliance control (on/off)
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Voice control with Google Assistant/Alexa
  • Rich notifications with snapshots
Features
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Important Notes • The revamped mydlink app offers more intelligent, customizable, and intuitive smart home automation, as well as improved user experience, enriched features and increased usability. We want to ensure all users get optimal experience, in order to achieve this, the mydlink app will no longer support iOS versions below 10.3.4. If you are currently using iOS 10.3.4 or below we recommend you upgrade your mobile operating system as soon as possible. • Older D-Link cameras (DCS-xxxL and DCS-xxxxL) can still be used with the new mydlink app, but advanced functionality such as Cloud Recording and Automation will not be supported. • The new mydlink app does not support mydlink™ Home devices (DCS-935LH, DCS-8200LH, DSP-W110, DSP-W215, DCH-S150, DCH-S160, DCH-S220, DCH-G020, DCH-Z110, DCH-Z120). • The new mydlink app does not support setup and control of D-Link Wi-Fi router devices. To install and control these devices, follow the accompanying instructions on the router packaging and manual With the new mydlink app, smart home control is now Smarter, Simpler, and More Compatible. You can view your home monitoring cameras in real-time, be alerted and record video when motion or sound is detected, turn appliances on/off, as well as set schedules and automations to make your life easier. All from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. Your Home, Only Smarter NEW RICH NOTIFICATIONS* • See and do more right from your lock screen • Get clear snapshots, open live-views, and call designated contacts** in one tap NEVER MISS A MOMENT WITH CLOUD RECORDING • Save motion and sound-triggered video footage to the cloud, and watch it anywhere, anytime • Filter recordings by Event Type, Date, Device, and Location WORKS WITH THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT, ALEXA • Use voice commands to bring up live-views from a camera on your Chromecast and Echo Show, or turn your lights, fans, and other appliances on or off SET IT AND FORGET IT WITH SCHEDULING • Wake up to freshly-brewed coffee every morning • Walk into your brightly-lit home every evening after work --- Cloud Recording Paid Plans(Price for reference only, local currencies applies) Basic Event recording, 7 days and up to 3 cameras. USD $2.49 Monthly, USD $24.99 Yearly Premium Event recording, 14 days and up to 5 cameras USD $4.99 Monthly, USD $49.99 Yearly Pro Event recording, 30 days and up to 10 cameras USD $9.99 Monthly, USD $99.99 Yearly --- Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Terms of Use https://www.mydlink.com/termsOfUse

Screenshots

Network Toolbox Net security4 screens
mydlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

Network Toolbox Net security and mydlink both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's written reviews are positive against 24% of mydlink's. mydlink's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (45K vs 3.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Network Toolbox Net security sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and mydlink sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Toolbox Net security against 4.5 for mydlink. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mydlink has 45K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's written reviews are positive against 24% of mydlink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, mydlink every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Network Toolbox Net security versus mydlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Toolbox Net securitymydlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better4.5 (45K ratings)
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K45K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB165 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRLD-Link International

Customer experience

Network Toolbox Net security

All ratings3,303 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative20.7%

mydlink

All ratings44,770 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral15.4%
Negative61.0%

User reviews

Network Toolbox Net security

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Comprehensive networking tools
  • 🚀 Powerful and efficient
  • 💡 Excellent learning resource
  • 🔒 Helps identify security issues
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with new ownership
  • 💰 Switched to subscription model
  • 🐛 Stability issues after updates
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔒 Tracking and data collection

mydlink

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent video quality
  • 👍 Easy setup and installation
  • 🔒 Reliable home security
  • 💡 Useful for monitoring pets/kids

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity and app crashes
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to competitors
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud storage

Bugs and requests

Network Toolbox Net security

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bluetooth configuration issues
  • Unreliable website links
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More advanced network scanning capabilities
  • Improved documentation and tutorials
  • Restore previous one-time purchase model

mydlink

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firmware updates causing camera failures
  • Cloud recording issues and missing clips
  • Unreliable motion detection and notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • 24/7 continuous recording option
  • Multi-account management

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Network Toolbox Net security

Subscriptions12
  • Wekkly Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$4.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$49.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$79.991 Year
10 purchases

mydlink

Subscriptions10
  • Lite-Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Basic-Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Premium-Monthly$4.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Premium-Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro-Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Lite-Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Pro Plus-Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Basic-Yearly3 Months trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium-Yearly3 Months trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro-Yearly3 Months trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Network Toolbox Net security free?
Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mydlink free?
mydlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or mydlink?
Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while mydlink averages 4.5 from 45K ratings.
Do Network Toolbox Net security or mydlink have ads?
Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; mydlink does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or mydlink?
Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and mydlink every 3 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on September 22, 2026 and mydlink on September 24, 2026.

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