# Network Toolbox Net security vs Instant Guard

The clearest difference is rating: Network Toolbox Net security at 4.6 against Instant Guard's 3.4. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 38%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 61). Instant Guard'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. Instant Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 61, 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 38% of Instant Guard's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | Instant Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [3.4 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-guard/id1522843324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 37.7% 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 | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [ASUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/527118677) |

## 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


### Instant Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-guard/id1522843324)

This app provides a secure VPN connection, allowing you to browse anonymously and protect your financial information on public Wi-Fi. It enables remote access to your home ASUS router, ensuring your privacy and security wherever you go.

**Highlights:** One-click VPN connection, Secured and encrypted connectivity, Anonymous browsing, Change IP address and location, Remote ASUS router access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and does its job
- 🔒 Great security focused VPN
- 👍 Setup is straightforward
- 💰 Cost-effective solution
- 🚀 Works great for remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Auto connection conflicts
- 🐛 Fails to connect on iOS update
- 🐛 Cellular data severely affected
- 🐛 No internet when connected
- 🐛 Auto protect on cellular

**Reported bugs**

- Auto connection still conflicts
- Cannot connect after current iOS update
- Cellular data severely affected
- Auto protect feature comes on when on cellular network
- IP Address did not change

**Requested features**

- Add split tunnelling
- Automatic connection when leaving home network
- Ability to automatically connect/disconnect based on WiFi network
- Shortcuts widget for one-touch control
- Automation capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

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

### Is Instant Guard free?

Instant Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Instant Guard averages 3.4 from 61 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or Instant Guard have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; Instant Guard does not.

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

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and Instant Guard every 2 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on October 16, 2026 and Instant Guard on October 12, 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.*