mDNSShark vs NetToolkit Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mDNSShark
Explore your local Wi-Fi network with ease. This app discovers printers, media servers, and IoT devices by tapping into network protocols. It offers a simple, private way to understand what's connected and how services communicate, with no external servers or data collection.
- Local network scanning
- mDNS, DNS-SD, SSDP protocol support
- Device and service discovery
- Private and no data collection
- Open-source development
- User-friendly interface
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mDNSShark is an open-source iPhone app that shows what is on your local network. It uses Multicast DNS (mDNS), DNS-SD, and SSDP to find printers, media servers, IoT gadgets, and other services on your Wi-Fi, with no setup. WHAT YOU GET - Device discovery: Bonjour/mDNS, SSDP, and optional subnet scans, with manufacturer lookups. - Security assessment: flags risky exposed services and checks device manufacturers against CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and the NVD. - Packet capture: see which hosts your phone talks to (DNS, SNI, ports) 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. PRIVACY Scans and analysis run on your phone. Your device list and scan results are never uploaded. There is no telemetry, no analytics, and no trackers. Two things leave your device, and both are visible to you: 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. The only permission the app needs is local network access. 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 mDNSShark is built by engineers who like transparent, lightweight tools, and it is open to anyone curious about local networks. Report bugs, suggest features, or contribute code in our public repository: 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
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.
- Multi-target Ping with charts
- Port scanner
- Host availability monitoring
- Wi-Fi roaming history
- SSH client
- BLE scanner and GATT explorer
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mDNSShark at none against NetToolkit Pro's 3. mDNSShark also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs 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
Both are free to download. NetToolkit Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. mDNSShark asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 — 1 and 1 respectively.
mDNSShark ships an update every 11 days, NetToolkit Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mDNSShark | NetToolkit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShapeHaven Innovations LLC | Beijing Dinghai Shengshi Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
mDNSShark
NetToolkit Pro
In-app purchases
mDNSShark
No in-app purchases
NetToolkit Pro
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$14.99
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