# Network Toolbox Net security vs L.E.D. Lab

The clearest difference is ads: L.E.D. Lab at none against Network Toolbox Net security's shown. L.E.D. Lab also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Network Toolbox Net security's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 15) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Toolbox Net security sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and L.E.D. Lab sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Toolbox Net security against 4.6 for L.E.D. Lab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.4K ratings behind it against 15, 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 81% of L.E.D. Lab's.

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, L.E.D. Lab every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | L.E.D. Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews) | **[4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-lab/id832042156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Christopher Schardt](https://appshunter.io/developer/352273485) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |

**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


### L.E.D. Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-lab/id832042156)

Create dynamic visual experiences for LED displays without custom programming. Animate images, videos, and particles, and synchronize them with music or external audio inputs. Ideal for artists, designers, and hobbyists looking to add animated color to various projects.

**Highlights:** Create and animate scenes with images, videos, and camera feeds, Animate particle color, velocity, and brightness for LED strips, Synchronize visuals with music from your library, Audio reactivity for parameter control, External control via MIDI, DMX, ArtNet, OSC, Color keying and tiling for advanced compositing, Supports various LED controllers and external monitors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Microphone | $9.99 | one-time |
| Live Video | $9.99 | one-time |
| LED Display | $19.99 | one-time |
| External Control | $19.99 | one-time |
| Music | $19.99 | one-time |
| Authoring | $49.99 | one-time |
| LED Artist Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| VJ Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Mapping | $84.99 | one-time |
| Everything Pack | $209.99 | 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 L.E.D. Lab free?

L.E.D. Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Network Toolbox Net security or L.E.D. Lab?

L.E.D. Lab is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while L.E.D. Lab averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or L.E.D. Lab have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; L.E.D. Lab does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Toolbox Net security or L.E.D. Lab?

Network Toolbox Net security ships an update every 2 months, and L.E.D. Lab every 4 months. Most recently, Network Toolbox Net security was updated on November 1, 2026 and L.E.D. Lab on November 1, 2026.

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