# Network Toolbox Net security vs DevTools

The clearest difference is price: Network Toolbox Net security at Free against DevTools's $0.99. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). DevTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Network Toolbox Net security is free to download; DevTools costs $0.99 up front. Network Toolbox Net security sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. DevTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

DevTools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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, DevTools monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | DevTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools-md5-and-sha1-and-url-and-json/id1459338553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 152 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [俊锋 仝](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209824000) |

## 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


### DevTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devtools-md5-and-sha1-and-url-and-json/id1459338553)

This app offers essential transcoding and encoding tools for developers. It supports various hashing algorithms, Base64, URL encoding/decoding, and data format conversions. It also includes helpful reference tables for developers.

**Highlights:** MD5, MD4, MD2 encoding, SHA1, SHA256, SHA512 encoding, Base64 encode/decode, URL encode/decode, JSON/XML format interchange, Binary conversion, ASCII and Escape Characters Tables

**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 DevTools free?

DevTools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

DevTools is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while DevTools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; DevTools does not.

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

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and DevTools monthly. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on September 25, 2026 and DevTools on September 26, 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.*