# Network Toolbox Net security vs TCP

The clearest difference is rating: Network Toolbox Net security at 4.6 against TCP's 3.0. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 6) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). TCP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. TCP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Toolbox Net security holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 6, 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 60% of TCP's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Toolbox Net security | TCP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-udp-client/id906830843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Lorenzo Greco](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768196) |

## 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


### TCP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-udp-client/id906830843)

Control a server remotely using TCP or UDP communication. Configure server IP and port, then send commands from your device.

**Highlights:** Remote server control, TCP communication, UDP communication, Server IP configuration, Port number configuration, Send commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

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

### Is TCP free?

TCP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Network Toolbox Net security is rated higher. Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while TCP averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Network Toolbox Net security or TCP have ads?

Network Toolbox Net security shows ads; TCP does not.

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