Comparison

Network Toolbox Net security vs Sound Meter

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

Sound Meter

Measure and visualize sound levels in decibels with a professional graphic display. Track historical data, back up recordings, and access various device tools like a compass and metal detector. Offers multiple language support and device information.

Highlights
  • Decibel measurement and display
  • Logarithmic graph for Max/Avg/Min values
  • Sound data history
  • Backup and synchronize files
  • Device information access
  • Digital compass
  • Metal detector
Features
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The sound level meter application (SPL) checks and displays the measured dB values In your immediate area. The app shows decibel values by measuring the noise, in a professional graphic view. The Sound level meter (SPL) application has all the features that you need- • Indicate and display decibels by gauge • Record of Max/Avg/Min decibel values, via clear logarithmic graph • The sound meter app will show you accurate sound value • History page - contain all your decibel data history • Backup and synchronize files- WhatsApp, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more • The sound level meter app is free Note- Microphones in most IOS devices are aligned to a human voice. Loud sounds(over ~90 dB) may not be recognized. By using the Tools app, You will get easy access to the following device information- • Device Model • Data Usage • WiFi • Hot Spot • Screen size • Version • UUID • Battery Percentage • Bluetooth By using the Tools app, you will get straightforward access to navigate your device settings- • WiFi • Brightness • Flashlight • Bluetooth • NFC • Data Usage • Hotspot • Sound • Location • Accessibility • Cast By using the Tools app, You will enjoy features such as Digital Compass- • Show True North • Show level • Show Magnetic Field Power • Show Device Slope Angle • Level Error Correction • Multiple language support By using the Tools app, You will enjoy features such as Metal Detector & Gold Finder- • Detect the metals around you • Digital format display • Vibration alarm when finding metals • History page- contains all your search history By using the Tools app, you can enjoy more than ten language translations to choose from, Just set your language in the app settings. By using the tools app, you will get straightforward access to navigate your device settings- • Brightness • Flashlight • Bluetooth • NFC • Data Usage • Hotspot • Sound • Location • Accessibility • Cast By using the tools app, you will enjoy features such as Digital Compass- • Show True North • Show Magnetic Field Power • Multiple language support Privacy Policy: https://www.yalintech.com/privacy_policy_soundMeter.html Terms Of Use: https://www.yalintech.com/terms_of_use_soundMeter.html Our site: https://www.yalintech.com/ Support: support@yalintech.com We will appreciate any positive feedback. Thanks a lot!

Screenshots

Network Toolbox Net security4 screens
Sound Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

Network Toolbox Net security and Sound Meter both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sound Meter's. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 37) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Sound Meter sells 3 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Toolbox Net security against 4.7 for Sound Meter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.4K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sound Meter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, Sound Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Network Toolbox Net security versus Sound Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Toolbox Net securitySound Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.4K ratings)4.7 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better37
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
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 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRLYalintech

Customer experience

Network Toolbox Net security

All ratings3,303 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews396 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.7%

Sound Meter

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Sound Meter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Network Toolbox Net security

Subscriptions12
  • 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
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$79.991 Year
3 purchases

Sound Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$10.99

Questions

Is Network Toolbox Net security free?
Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Meter free?
Sound Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or Sound Meter?
Sound Meter is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Sound Meter averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.
Do Network Toolbox Net security or Sound Meter have ads?
Both Network Toolbox Net security and Sound Meter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or Sound Meter?
Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and Sound Meter monthly. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sound Meter on October 24, 2026.

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