Comparison

Network Toolbox Net security vs BluetWave

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

BluetWave

Locate misplaced Bluetooth devices on a map with distance indicators. Includes an advanced ad-blocker with customizable filters and a tool to test your device's audio hardware, including speakers, microphone, and earphones.

Highlights
  • Find lost Bluetooth devices
  • Map and distance tracking
  • Advanced ad-blocking
  • Content filtering
  • Audio hardware testing
  • Speaker, microphone, earphone tests
Features
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BlueWave will help you find your missing Bluetooth devices. Stop worrying about losing or misplacing your devices ever again! Have you used one of your Bluetooth devices recently but you forgot where you put it? With the help of this app, you will be able to see where the device is on the map, as well as the distance between your iOS device and the Bluetooth device. This app also comes with an Ad-blocking system, perfect for you if you dislike seeing advertisements while browsing the internet. The Ad-blocker has advanced features to block content by your likings. It includes a legal list, a forbidden list, a function to block all images and of course, a function to block adult content. Bonus point, this app will also help you test out the functionality of the audio hardware on your device. You will be able to test out your speakers, ear speaker, microphone and earphones connectivity. Download the app right now for free and join the thousands of people who use “BlueWave”on a daily basis! FEATURES: Find your lost Bluetooth devices easy Advanced Ad-blocking feature Block images from showing up in your browser search results Block content by filters Test the lower speakers of your device Test the ear speaker of your device Check if your microphone is working Connect your earphones to the device to check if they are working Please use the “Tutorial” in-app to understand better how to activate the Ad-blocker. Do not forget to also try out the Premium version of the app! Do not forget to share this app with your friends and family if you found it useful, and please, leave a rating and a review for the app because your feedback is very important to us! Privacy Policy :https://dastarans.store/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://dastarans.store/terms.html

Screenshots

Network Toolbox Net security4 screens
BluetWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Toolbox Net security at 75% against BluetWave's 0%. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 18). BluetWave's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 BluetWave sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.4K ratings behind it against 18, 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 BluetWave's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, BluetWave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Network Toolbox Net security versus BluetWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Toolbox Net securityBluetWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.4K ratings) — better2.5 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRLTudorita Nastase

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%

BluetWave

All ratings18 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative61.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

BluetWave

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
1 purchases

BluetWave

Subscriptions1
  • subscription$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Network Toolbox Net security free?
Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BluetWave free?
BluetWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or BluetWave?
Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while BluetWave averages 2.5 from 18 ratings.
Do Network Toolbox Net security or BluetWave have ads?
Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; BluetWave does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or BluetWave?
Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and BluetWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on October 26, 2026 and BluetWave on October 24, 2026.

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