NetBeat vs ReMac
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetBeat
This app provides a suite of powerful network diagnostic tools for quick and reliable insights into network performance and DNS. It includes features like ICMP Ping, DNS Lookup, WHOIS, and Traceroute, with saved history for easy review.
- ICMP Ping with real-time latency chart
- DNS Lookup for various record types
- WHOIS domain registration details
- Traceroute for network path analysis
- Automatic history saving and filtering
- Configurable network settings
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NetBeat is a powerful network diagnostics toolkit that puts essential networking tools in your pocket. Whether you're a network engineer, sysadmin, developer, or power user, NetBeat gives you fast, reliable insights into network performance and DNS infrastructure. ICMP Ping Measure round-trip latency to any host or IP address. Watch real-time results with a live latency chart, detailed statistics (min/avg/max/jitter), and packet loss tracking. Configurable TTL, packet size, send interval, and retry count. DNS Lookup Query DNS records for any domain. Supports A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SOA, and PTR record types. See resolved IPv4 and IPv6 addresses with lookup timing. WHOIS Look up domain registration details including registrar, creation date, expiration date, name servers, and registrant information via the RDAP protocol. Traceroute Trace the network path to any destination hop by hop. See each router's IP address, hostname, and round-trip time. Identify where latency spikes or packet loss occurs. History All your checks are saved automatically. Filter by tool type and review past results at a glance. Additional Features • Configurable settings for timeout, TTL, packet size, and more • Light, Dark, and System theme options • Haptic feedback for ping events • Clean, intuitive interface • No ads, no tracking, no account required
ReMac
Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone. Mirror your screen, manage files, run Terminal commands, and launch apps. Secure pairing ensures only your devices connect.
- Live screen mirroring
- Remote file management
- Terminal command execution
- App launching
- Secure QR code pairing
- Wi-Fi and cloud control
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ReMac turns your iPhone into a full remote control for your Mac. See your Mac's screen live, move the cursor with a precision trackpad, type with your keyboard, browse your files, and run Terminal commands, whether you are across the room or across the world. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Live screen mirroring: watch your Mac in real time and control it with a smooth, responsive trackpad - Files: browse, open and manage everything on your Mac from your phone - Terminal: run multiple live Terminal sessions, ideal for quick fixes on the go - Launch apps: open any Mac app instantly from your iPhone - Keyboard: type on your Mac using your iPhone keyboard OVER WI-FI OR FROM ANYWHERE On the same Wi-Fi network, ReMac connects to your Mac directly and is completely free. Need to reach your Mac while you are away? ReMac Cloud relays the connection securely so you can control your Mac from anywhere, over any network. SECURE BY DESIGN Pairing is done by scanning a QR code shown on your Mac, and every connection is tied to your Mac's verified identity, so only your devices can connect. GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free ReMac companion app on your Mac from https://remac.tech 2. Open ReMac on your iPhone and scan the QR code shown on your Mac 3. You are in control SUBSCRIPTION Control on the same Wi-Fi network is always free. ReMac Cloud is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks remote control from outside your local network. - Price: $2.99 / month] ; $24.99 / year (prices may vary by region) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings - Privacy Policy: https://remac.tech/privacy - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetBeat at none against ReMac's 2. ReMac's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. ReMac sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NetBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NetBeat against 5.0 for ReMac. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
NetBeat ships an update every 2 weeks, ReMac daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetBeat | ReMac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anaxa, LLC | rudy saad |
Customer experience
NetBeat
ReMac
In-app purchases
NetBeat
No in-app purchases
ReMac
- ReMac Cloud Monthly$2.991 Month
- ReMac Cloud$24.991 Year









