Comparison

Network Toolbox Net security vs TimeGlow

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

TimeGlow

This app helps you stay focused with visual timers for single tasks or multi-step routines. It uses color transitions and status cues to guide your focus, breaks, and transitions. An AI feature can even generate practical focus sequences based on your goals and available time.

Highlights
  • Focus Sessions for single activities
  • Focus Sequences for multi-step routines
  • AI-generated Focus Sequences
  • Timed breaks between activities
  • Background notifications
  • Activity history and focus insights
  • Categorization for various activities
Features
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TimeGlow is a visual focus timer designed to help you stay focused without constantly watching the clock. Create a simple Focus Session for one task, or build a Focus Sequence with multiple timed steps and breaks. TimeGlow uses clear color transitions and status cues to help you know when to focus, wrap up, take a break, and move on. Need help getting started? Use AI to turn a goal and an available amount of time into a practical Focus Sequence. For example, tell TimeGlow you have 45 minutes for a workout and it can organize that time into warm-up, cardio, strength, and recovery steps. TimeGlow includes: • Focus Sessions for single activities • Focus Sequences for multi-step routines • AI-generated Focus Sequences • Optional timed breaks between activities • Notifications to keep sessions moving when your device is locked or TimeGlow is in the background • Activity history and focus insights • Categories for Fitness, Work, Study, and more • Simple visual transitions that reduce the need to watch a countdown clock • TimeGlow Pro for unlimited AI sequences, expanded insights, and an ad-free experience Whether you’re exercising, studying, working, or simply trying to make better use of a block of time, TimeGlow helps turn your intention into a clear plan and keeps you moving through it. Plan less. Focus more. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Network Toolbox Net security4 screens
TimeGlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeGlow at every 4 days against Network Toolbox Net security's every 2 months. TimeGlow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Network Toolbox Net security's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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 TimeGlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeGlow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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, TimeGlow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Toolbox Net security versus TimeGlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Toolbox Net securityTimeGlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWHATSTICKER APPS SRLDozenRed LLC

Customer experience

Network Toolbox Net security

All ratings3,303 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative20.8%

TimeGlow

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

TimeGlow

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
Show 9 more
  • 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
2 purchases

TimeGlow

Subscriptions2
  • TimeGlow Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • TimeGlow Pro Annual$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Network Toolbox Net security free?
Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeGlow free?
TimeGlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or TimeGlow?
TimeGlow is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while TimeGlow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Network Toolbox Net security or TimeGlow have ads?
Both Network Toolbox Net security and TimeGlow show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or TimeGlow?
Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and TimeGlow every 4 days. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on October 15, 2026 and TimeGlow on September 28, 2026.

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