Upload Remote vs Network Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Upload Remote
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Upload Remote is a cross-platform file sharing app that connects devices through Wi-Fi or local networks. You can easily transfer photos, videos, and files between computers, tablets, and phones. The process is simpleβjust select files to send, and they'll appear in the receiver's Inbox folder with no confirmation needed. Like email, new files show an "unread" indicator for easy tracking. Your data stays private, stored only on your devicesβnever on external servers. Upload Remote provides a smooth, efficient way to transfer any type of file. The simple interface ensures anyone can use it, regardless of tech knowledge. For added security when sharing with others, Upload Remote allows you to password-protect your Inbox. Upload Remote's interface features three tabs: β© Inbox tab: Displays incoming files with newest at the top, similar to email. Open, save, share, or delete files with a single tap. β© Upload tab: Select photos, videos, and files to send. Choose from a list of nearby devices and tap to upload instantly. β© Devices tab: Manage your paired devices effortlessly. Arrange your device list, customize names and permissions, or remove devices as needed. With its intuitive design, Upload Remote makes transferring any type of fileβfrom documents to videosβquick and simple. Anyone can use it, regardless of their technical background.
Network Runner
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How many devices are connected to your Wi-Fi right now? A simple tool that detects and lists every device connected to the same network (LAN) at your home or office. Beyond just routers and computers, it finds printers, smart speakers, smart home devices, game consoles, smart TVs, NAS units, and other non-Apple devices too. Who it's for β’ Anyone who wants to check whether an unfamiliar device is connected to their home Wi-Fi β’ Anyone who wants to manage IoT and smart home devices more efficiently β’ Anyone who wants to quickly understand the layout of their office or home network β’ Anyone who wants to combine multiple detection methods to find as many devices as possible High-accuracy discovery using four combined detection methods β’ Bonjour (mDNS): Subscribes to roughly 25 service types to discover AirPlay, Chromecast, printers, HomeKit devices, and more β’ SSDP (UPnP): Discovers routers, smart TVs, recorders, NAS units, game consoles, and other devices that don't support Bonjour β’ Subnet-wide port scanning: Confirms the presence of devices not found by the methods above β’ ARP cache reading (Mac version only): Also retrieves MAC addresses Information displayed IP address, device name, model name, device type, MAC address (Mac version only), manufacturer name Convenient features β’ Manually edit and save device names, manufacturers, and categories β’ Export the list as a CSV file to open and manage in Excel or similar apps β’ Export edits as JSON and share them between Mac, iPad, and iPhone via a NAS, iCloud Drive, or Dropbox Works on Mac, iPad, and iPhone A single app that runs on Mac, iPad, or iPhone (the Mac version provides the most detailed information). Designed with privacy in mind No account registration required. Information about detected devices generally stays on your device and is not sent to an external server (the only exception: on the Mac version, looking up a manufacturer name from a MAC address may query a free external database). * Please use this App only on networks you manage or are authorized to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Upload Remote at none against Network Runner's 1. Upload Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). Network Runner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Network Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Upload Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Upload Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, Network Runner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Upload Remote | Network Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NTWIND, LLC | YASUSHI TAKASE |
In-app purchases
Upload Remote
No in-app purchases
Network Runner
- JSON Backup Feature$1.99
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