Comparison

Network Toolbox Net security vs NFC Checker & Tools

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

NFC Checker & Tools

Easily check, read, and write NFC tags on your iPhone. Decode various record types, automate tasks with iOS Shortcuts, and manage your scan history. Includes helpful device tools and insights.

Highlights
  • NFC tag compatibility check
  • Read and decode NFC tag data
  • Write custom NFC tags
  • Automate tasks with iOS Shortcuts
  • Scan history and tag insights
  • Device information and tools
Features
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NFC Checker & Tools tells you in seconds whether your iPhone can read NFC tags, then lets you read, write and automate NFC tags from the same app. CHECK YOUR NFC • One tap checks whether your iPhone supports NFC tag reading • If your model cannot read tags, a clear screen explains what that means READ NFC TAGS • Tag contents appear as soon as your iPhone touches the tag • Tag overview: type, UID, technologies, size, free memory and lock status • Decodes text, URL, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, contact, email, SMS, phone, address, app and location records ADVANCED TAG INSIGHTS • A plain-language smart summary, memory use and a security analysis of the tag WRITE YOUR OWN TAGS • Templates for text, URL, Wi-Fi, contact, email, SMS, phone, location and more • Queue several records on one tag and see the estimated size before you write • Copy a tag, copy it to many tags, or erase it SMART HOME WITH SHORTCUTS • Write an iOS Shortcut record: when your iPhone reads the tag, it opens the shortcut or HomeKit scene you choose • A step-by-step guide to NFC automations in Apple's Shortcuts app SCAN HISTORY • Every read is saved with its time, size and record types. Reopen, share or delete any entry MORE • Device info and Advanced Device Insights • Tools: compass, battery, metal detector, flashlight and screen light • Available in 17 languages SUPPORTED TAGS ON IPHONE • Reads NDEF data on NFC Forum Type 1-5 tags (NTAG, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE DESFire, ICODE, FeliCa) • iPhone cannot read MIFARE Classic, tags that are not NDEF-formatted, or bank, transit and ID cards The app shows ads. The optional Pro upgrade removes ads and unlocks unlimited insights, write templates and QR code import. Questions or a problem? Write to support@yalintech.com. Privacy Policy: https://yalintech.com/legal/nfc/privacy Terms of Service: https://yalintech.com/legal/nfc/terms

Screenshots

Network Toolbox Net security4 screens
NFC Checker & Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Toolbox Net security at 75% against NFC Checker & Tools's 33%. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 39) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and NFC Checker & Tools sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.4K ratings behind it against 39, 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 33% of NFC Checker & Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Toolbox Net security versus NFC Checker & Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Toolbox Net securityNFC Checker & Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.4K ratings) — better4.4 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better39
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRLYalintech

Customer experience

Network Toolbox Net security

All ratings3,303 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.7%

NFC Checker & Tools

All ratings39 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

NFC Checker & Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Network Toolbox Net security

Subscriptions10
  • Wekkly Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$4.997 Days
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  • 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
5 purchases

NFC Checker & Tools

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • One time purchase$10.99
  • One time purchase$24.99

Questions

Is Network Toolbox Net security free?
Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFC Checker & Tools free?
NFC Checker & Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or NFC Checker & Tools?
Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while NFC Checker & Tools averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.
Do Network Toolbox Net security or NFC Checker & Tools have ads?
Both Network Toolbox Net security and NFC Checker & Tools show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or NFC Checker & Tools?
Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and NFC Checker & Tools every 2 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on November 10, 2026 and NFC Checker & Tools on November 7, 2026.

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