# Network Toolbox Net security vs Notification Center

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Toolbox Net security at 75% against Notification Center's 0%. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 28). Notification Center's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Notification Center asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 28, 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 0% of Notification Center's.

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, Notification Center every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | Notification Center |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [2.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-center/id1475003512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **75.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Kiwox Soluciones Tecnológicas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475003511) |

## 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


### Notification Center

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-center/id1475003512)

This app acts as a notification client, allowing you to receive alerts from your platforms and systems. It integrates easily via HTTP interfaces, making it useful for business alerts, infrastructure issues, and production process updates.

**Highlights:** Receive PUSH notifications, Manage notification profiles, Differentiated alerts with priorities, Centralized and audited registration, HTTP interface integration

**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 Notification Center free?

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

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

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Notification Center averages 2.2 from 28 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or Notification Center have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; Notification Center does not.

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

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and Notification Center every 3 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on September 25, 2026 and Notification Center on September 3, 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.*