# Network Toolbox Net security vs Code Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: Network Toolbox Net security at 4.6 against Code Viewer's 3.4. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 49%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 18). Code Viewer'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.

Both are free to download. Network Toolbox Net security sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Code Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K 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 49% of Code Viewer's.

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, Code Viewer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | Code Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [3.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-viewer-best-reader-for-code/id756979450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **75.1% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [skoroapps s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822210722) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Toolbox Net security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wekkly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive networking tools
- 🚀 Powerful and efficient
- 💡 Excellent learning resource
- 🔒 Helps identify security issues
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with new ownership
- 💰 Switched to subscription model
- 🐛 Stability issues after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Tracking and data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth configuration issues
- Unreliable website links
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced network scanning capabilities
- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Restore previous one-time purchase model


### Code Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-viewer-best-reader-for-code/id756979450)

View and manage source code files for over 60 programming languages. Open Xcode projects, navigate code with a table of contents, and access files via drag-and-drop, GitHub, or "Open In" functionality. Customize your viewing experience with 30+ color themes.

**Highlights:** Supports 60+ programming languages, Opens Xcode projects, Table of Contents for navigation, Import files via iTunes, GitHub, or "Open In", 30+ color themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Code Viewer free?

Code Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or Code Viewer?

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Code Viewer averages 3.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or Code Viewer have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; Code Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or Code Viewer?

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and Code Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on October 7, 2026 and Code Viewer on October 7, 2026.

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