Comparison

Network Toolbox Net security vs QR Code

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

QR Code

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes from your device or photo albums. Generate custom QR codes for various information types, with quick access via widgets. Keep track of your scan history.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Lock screen and desktop widgets
  • Scan from photo album
  • Scan history
  • Multiple QR code types
Features
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Fast and versatile QR code scanner ◆ Lock Screen Widget + Desktop Widget One click quick start scanner, ultimate efficiency tool. ◆ QR Code Generator Support one click generation of various styles of QR codes for text, website, phone number, information, and email. ◆ Universal Scanning Take care of the QR code and barcode. ◆ Scan the QR code in the album Choosing an album QR code for scanning and recognition is equally fast. ◆ Scan Record Classification records are clear at a glance. If you find this app useful, please give me a five-star review. If you have any comments or suggestions, please leave me a message. You can use the iTunes auto renewal feature within the app to obtain it. After confirming the subscription, a fee will be charged from your iTunes account. You can cancel the subscription for the next cycle at least 24 hours before the end of each cycle, and it will be automatically renewed within 24 hours after the end of each cycle. The subscribed cycle cannot be cancelled. Terms of Service : https://hoox27.github.io/url/UserAgreement_en.html Privacy Policy : https://hoox27.github.io/url/PrivacyPolicy_en.html

Screenshots

Network Toolbox Net security4 screens
QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Toolbox Net security at 4.6 against QR Code's 4.0. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). QR Code's advantage is iOS requirement (11.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 QR Code sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, QR Code every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Toolbox Net security versus QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Toolbox Net securityQR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRL晓文 刘

Customer experience

Network Toolbox Net security

All ratings3,303 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews393 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative20.6%

QR Code

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

QR Code

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

QR Code

Subscriptions1
  • Pro / Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Network Toolbox Net security free?
Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code free?
QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or QR Code?
Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while QR Code averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Network Toolbox Net security or QR Code have ads?
Both Network Toolbox Net security and QR Code show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or QR Code?
Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code every 14 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on October 4, 2026 and QR Code on September 30, 2026.

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