Comparison

mDNSShark vs Ultimate Network Tools

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 a network scanner for your WiFi and LAN. It finds every device with Bonjour, mDNS, SSDP, ARP and a port scan, names cameras, speakers, smart home gear and NAS boxes, and flags risky open ports. Capture your phone's packets, export a PCAP, and optionally inspect HTTPS. Open source, no account, no tracking: every scan runs on your iPhone. 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

Ultimate Network Tools

This comprehensive suite offers 15 tools for network analysis and troubleshooting. Diagnose connectivity, scan ports, check website status, and generate secure passwords. Ideal for IT professionals and tech enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Network diagnostics (Ping, Traceroute, Port Scanner)
  • LAN device discovery
  • Website status checker
  • DNS record lookup
  • Speed test
  • Password generator
  • Subnet calculator
Features
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Ultimate Network Tools - Your Complete Network Analysis Suite Whether you are an IT professional, network administrator, developer, or tech enthusiast, Ultimate Network Tools provides everything you need to diagnose, analyze, and troubleshoot network issues right from your iPhone or iPad. NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS - Ping Tool: Test connectivity and measure response times to any host - Traceroute: Visualize the path packets take to reach their destination - Port Scanner: Scan TCP/UDP ports to check service availability - LAN Scan: Discover all devices connected to your local network - IP Address Lookup: Get detailed geolocation and ISP information WEB & DOMAIN TOOLS - Domain Resolver: Look up DNS records (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, and more) - SSL/TLS Checker: Verify certificate validity and security configuration - Is Website Down: Check if a website is accessible or experiencing downtime - Blacklist Check: Verify if domains or IPs are listed on spam databases - Email Validator: Validate email addresses and check deliverability CONNECTIVITY & PERFORMANCE - What is My IP: Instantly view your public IP address and location - Speed Test: Measure your internet download and upload speeds UTILITIES - Subnet Calculator: Calculate network ranges, broadcast addresses, and host counts - Bandwidth Calculator: Estimate file transfer times based on connection speed - Password Generator: Create strong, secure passwords with customizable options WHY CHOOSE ULTIMATE NETWORK TOOLS - 15 Professional Tools in One App - Clean, Intuitive Interface - Fast and Accurate Results - Works on Both Wi-Fi and Cellular - No Account Required - Regular Updates and New Features PERFECT FOR - Network Administrators - IT Professionals - System Engineers - Web Developers - Tech Enthusiasts - Students Learning Networking Download Ultimate Network Tools today and take control of your network diagnostics! Note: Some features may require network permissions to function properly. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/skynettech1/Privacy-Policy/blob/main/Privacy%20Policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

mDNSShark4 screens
Ultimate Network Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: mDNSShark at none against Ultimate Network Tools's shown. Ultimate Network Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Ultimate Network Tools sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 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 Ultimate Network Tools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mDNSShark ships an update every 9 days, Ultimate Network Tools every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
mDNSShark versus Ultimate Network Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermDNSSharkUltimate Network Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapeHaven Innovations LLCALI CAN COBAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

mDNSShark

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

Ultimate Network Tools

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version$3.991 Month

Questions

Is mDNSShark free?
mDNSShark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate Network Tools free?
Ultimate Network Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mDNSShark or Ultimate Network Tools?
mDNSShark and Ultimate Network Tools are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do mDNSShark or Ultimate Network Tools have ads?
Ultimate Network Tools shows ads; mDNSShark does not.
Which is updated more often, mDNSShark or Ultimate Network Tools?
mDNSShark ships an update every 9 days, and Ultimate Network Tools every 3 days. Most recently, mDNSShark was updated on November 12, 2026 and Ultimate Network Tools on October 30, 2026.

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