Comparison

mDNSShark vs NetToolkit Pro

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

Head to head
About

mDNSShark

Discover and analyze devices on your local network. This tool reveals what services devices are broadcasting, maps network topology, and assesses security risks. It offers packet capture and optional TLS inspection for deeper insights into network traffic.

Highlights
  • Device discovery (mDNS, SSDP/UPnP)
  • Network topology mapping
  • Security risk assessment
  • Packet capture and export
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Optional TLS inspection
Features
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mDNSShark is an open-source network scanner for iPhone, built for privacy-minded engineers and anyone curious about what is on their Wi-Fi. It listens to Multicast DNS (mDNS), DNS-SD (Bonjour) and SSDP/UPnP to find printers, cameras, media servers, smart home gear and other services on your local network, with no setup and no account. FOR CURIOUS MINDS Ever wondered what your TV, thermostat or camera is saying on your network? mDNSShark shows you: what a device announces about itself, which ports answer, and what your phone talks to. Built by engineers for the curious minded and explorers, with literal values and nothing hidden. WHAT YOU GET - Device discovery: Bonjour/mDNS, SSDP/UPnP, an ARP table read and a light sweep of your own subnet, with MAC vendor lookup. A long list of Bonjour service types is browsed, including cameras, Matter, Thread, appliances and 3D printers. - See what a device says about itself: TXT records are listed exactly as received, and vendors come from the device's own claim or its MAC. - Topology: a map of how devices connect, centered on your gateway, with devices on other networks shown apart. A Networks sheet lists this phone's networks, gateways and off-network devices. - Security assessment: flags risky exposed services such as Telnet, FTP, SMB and RTSP, and checks device manufacturers against CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and the NVD. Only ports confirmed by a real connection are listed as open. - Probe this device: on request, and behind a confirmation, send the standard probes to a single address on another network. Devices that were never probed say Not probed. - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: Devices Online, Scan Now and Security at a Glance. On iOS 26 and later, Scan Now starts a scan right from the widget. - Packet capture: see which servers your phone talks to (DNS lookups, IP addresses, ports), capture mDNS traffic, and export to pcap for Wireshark. - TLS Inspection (optional subscription): decrypt and read your own device's HTTPS traffic using a certificate you install and trust, with a bypass list for apps you want left alone. PRIVACY Scans and analysis run on your phone. Your device list and scan results are never uploaded; only vendor names are sent to the NVD when you tap Refresh CISA Data. Widgets read a snapshot stored on your device. There is no telemetry, no analytics, and no trackers. Two things leave your device, and both are visible to you: while Packet Capture is on, DNS lookups go to the resolver you choose (Google Public DNS by default), and the Refresh CISA Data button you tap yourself downloads CISA's public catalog and asks the NVD about device vendors seen on your network. Discovery needs only local network access; Packet Capture also asks you to allow a VPN configuration. SUPPORT ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT The optional TLS Inspection subscription helps fund active development of mDNSShark: new features, fixes and upkeep. SUBSCRIPTION TLS Inspection Monthly is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. The price and any free trial are shown in the app before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or when a free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Discovery, scans, and the Security tab are free. OPEN SOURCE AND YOUR VOICE mDNSShark is built in the open and your ideas shape it. Found a bug or want a feature? Open an issue and tell us. Contributions are welcome too. Bugs and feature requests: https://github.com/Shapehaven-Innovations/mDNSShark/issues Source code: https://github.com/Shapehaven-Innovations/mDNSShark Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shapehaveninnovations.com/privacy.html

About

NetToolkit Pro

This app offers a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for engineers and power users. It includes multi-target ping, port scanning, host monitoring, Wi-Fi analysis, an SSH client, and a BLE scanner. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Multi-target Ping with charts
  • Port scanner
  • Host availability monitoring
  • Wi-Fi roaming history
  • SSH client
  • BLE scanner and GATT explorer
Features
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NetToolkit Pro is a professional network toolbox for engineers and power users. Run multi-target Ping with real-time charts, detailed stats (min/avg/max, loss), and one-tap export for sharing or reports. Discover open services with a fast port scanner. Monitor host availability with ICMP/TCP/HTTP/HTTPS checks at custom intervals. Review Wi-Fi roaming as a clear timeline with dwell durations to track AP switching. Connect and troubleshoot devices using an SSH client with interactive terminal access for quick remote checks and maintenance. Explore nearby BLE devices with a Bluetooth scanner, view advertised services, and inspect GATT characteristics (read/notify/write) for debugging buttons, sensors, and peripherals. All data stays on-device for privacy. FEATURES • Multi-target Ping with visual line charts • Detailed stats and one-tap export for reporting • Fast smart port scanner • Scheduled uptime monitoring (ICMP / TCP / HTTP / HTTPS) • Wi-Fi roaming history with dwell analysis • SSH client with interactive terminal access • Bluetooth (BLE) scanner + GATT explorer (services/characteristics) • Clean, responsive UI with instant feedback • On-device data storage for privacy SUBSCRIPTION INFO • Title: Monthly Subscription — auto-renewable (1 month) • Title: Yearly Subscription — auto-renewable (1 year) • A one-time “Lifetime Unlock” is also available. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID settings. • Pricing varies by region. See in-app for current prices. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.dinghaishengshi.com/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

mDNSShark4 screens
NetToolkit Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: mDNSShark at every 2 weeks against NetToolkit Pro's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. mDNSShark sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and NetToolkit Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for mDNSShark against 5.0 for NetToolkit Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mDNSShark ships an update every 2 weeks, NetToolkit Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
mDNSShark versus NetToolkit Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermDNSSharkNetToolkit Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapeHaven Innovations LLCBeijing Dinghai Shengshi Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

mDNSShark

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NetToolkit Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

mDNSShark

Subscriptions1
  • TLS Inspection Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
3 purchases

NetToolkit Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is mDNSShark free?
mDNSShark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetToolkit Pro free?
NetToolkit Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mDNSShark or NetToolkit Pro?
mDNSShark and NetToolkit Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do mDNSShark or NetToolkit Pro have ads?
Neither mDNSShark nor NetToolkit Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mDNSShark or NetToolkit Pro?
mDNSShark ships an update every 2 weeks, and NetToolkit Pro every 2 months. Most recently, mDNSShark was updated on November 4, 2026 and NetToolkit Pro on October 30, 2026.

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