# Network Toolbox Net security vs MooseNet

The clearest difference is rating: Network Toolbox Net security at 4.6 against MooseNet's 1.0. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). MooseNet's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and MooseNet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, MooseNet every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | MooseNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moosenet/id1311513732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 152 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Thomas Miesch](https://appshunter.io/developer/838278927) |

## 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


### MooseNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moosenet/id1311513732)

View and decode network packet capture files in pcap and pcapng formats. Unlock full protocol decoding with a subscription, which includes a one-month free trial. Supports a growing list of network protocols.

**Highlights:** View pcap and pcapng files, Decode network packets, Supports multiple protocols, Subscription with free trial, Protocol decoding via XML definitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Year | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

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

### Is MooseNet free?

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

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

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while MooseNet averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; MooseNet does not.

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

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and MooseNet every 6 weeks. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on October 15, 2026 and MooseNet on October 6, 2026.

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