Comparison

EasyLink vs NetPulse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EasyLink

Features
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Connect Your Meters and Devices: Effortlessly connect your electric meter to monitor energy usage in your home or office. Track your PV generation, EV charger consumption, and overall energy usage with ease. Understand Your Energy Consumption: Gain comprehensive insights into your electricity usage. Discover the standby consumption of your devices and monitor your solar surplus with the EasyLink. Know exactly how much energy you are using for cooking, showering, and other activities. Live and Historical Data: View real-time energy consumption or delve into detailed historical graphs. See the immediate impact of turning on a device and become your own energy expert by comparing data across days, weeks, and months. Analyse your energy patterns and make informed decisions to optimise your consumption. Monitor Costs: Keep an eye on your costs and track your spending. Access multiple years of storage for thorough comparisons across seasons and years, helping you manage and reduce your energy expenses effectively.

About

NetPulse

A powerful network diagnostic suite for professionals. It offers advanced tools like ping, traceroute, DNS queries, and LAN scanning to troubleshoot and analyze network performance. Features include one-tap audits, visual traceroutes, and detailed history logs.

Highlights
  • One-tap network audits (Ping, TCP, DNS, Traceroute)
  • Visual traceroute with IP geolocation
  • LAN and Port scanning
  • Detailed DNS record querying
  • HTTP request inspection
  • Global service latency testing
  • Professional speed tests
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NetPulse - The High-Performance Network Diagnostic Suite Designed for network engineers, sysadmins, and developers, NetPulse provides a comprehensive "Swiss Army Knife" for troubleshooting and performance analysis. 【Advanced Diagnostics】 • One-Tap Audit: Run Ping, TCP, DNS, and Traceroute simultaneously to locate bottlenecks instantly. • Pro Ping: High-precision latency testing with customizable packet size and intervals. • Visual Traceroute: Trace paths with per-hop latency and IP geolocation. 【Network & Security Tools】 • LAN Scanner: Discover all devices on your subnet; view IP/MAC and vendor info. • Port Scanner: Batch scan TCP/UDP ports to verify service availability. • DNS Deep-Dive: Query A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records with custom server support. 【Performance & App Testing】 • HTTP Request Tool: Inspect status codes, headers, and response body metrics. • Service Latency: Real-time access testing for global platforms (GitHub, Netflix, YouTube). • Professional Speed Test: Measure bandwidth, jitter, and packet loss with industry accuracy. 【System & Intelligence】 • IP/MAC Lookup: Instant geolocation and manufacturer OUI data. • History & Analytics: Auto-save test records with detailed filtering and 14-day auto-cleanup. Why Choose NetPulse? • No Bloat: Only 7MB. • Pro UI: Dark Mode & optimized for technical workflows. • Privacy First: No tracking, no ads. This app uses the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EasyLink4 screens
NetPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EasyLink at none against NetPulse's 3. EasyLink also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). NetPulse's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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. NetPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. EasyLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyLink ships an update every 4 months, NetPulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EasyLink versus NetPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyLinkNetPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopercThings Limited金琛 张

In-app purchases

None

EasyLink

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NetPulse

Subscriptions2
  • NetToolBox Premium (Quarterly)$2.993 Months
  • Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is EasyLink free?
EasyLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetPulse free?
NetPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EasyLink or NetPulse have ads?
Neither EasyLink nor NetPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyLink or NetPulse?
EasyLink ships an update every 4 months, and NetPulse every 4 days. Most recently, EasyLink was updated on October 3, 2026 and NetPulse on October 1, 2026.

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