Comparison

Pi vs PacketLoss & SpeedScan

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

Head to head
About

Pi

Effortlessly manage multiple Pi-hole instances for DNS ad control. This app allows you to enable/disable blocking, view query logs, and manage domains and lists directly from your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Control Center Widget
  • Manage up to 10 Pi-holes
  • Live DNS Query Logs
  • Domain and Gravity List Management
  • Time-Based Blocking Control
  • Real-Time Status Updates
Features
Read full description

Pi-hole Switch - Effortless DNS Ad Control for Your Pi-hole Networks Version 2.0 is now here with live query logs and domain management! Compatible with the newest version 6.0 of Pi-hole and up only. Your feedback is wanted! Kudos and compliments? Need a feature added? Contact us! - refer to About Page in app. Take full control of your Pi-hole instances with Pi-hole Switch, the most convenient way to manage DNS blocking on your network! Whether you’re an advanced user or just want a simple way to manage your privacy settings, Pi-hole Switch makes it easier than ever to enable/disable DNS blocking across multiple Pi-hole instances right from your iOS device. Key Features: • NEW - Control Center Widget. Fully customizable with Pi-hole selection and disable time. Full syncronization of blocking status with main app using server push notifications. • Manage up 10 Pi-holes - no additional fees or subscriptions. Life time updates. • Live Activities with server based push updates. • DNS Query Logs - Retrieve 100, 200 or 500 of the most recent queries. Or switch to Live logging - fully integrated for a seamless viewing experience. • Domain Management - Add/Delete, Enable/Disable, View and edit Groups. • View, enable/disable, delete and add Gravity Block/Allow lists. One click update/refresh of all Pi-hole Gravity lists directly in the navigation bar. • Combined view lists for all Pi-holes in both blocked/allowed domain lists and Gravity Ad Lists. Easily find and manage common items between Pi-holes. • Manage Groups across Pi-holes. Unique combined view allows you to easily add, find and edit across your Pi-holes. • Enabled/Disabled Indicators for individual Domains and Gravity Ad Lists. Easily find and enabled/disable. • Bottom Summary Bar for Queries, Domain and Gravity List views. Quickly see total number of blocked, allowed, disabled items and other metrics. • Create your own custom disable times. • Widgets to quickly disable Pi-hole blocking. • Activate/Deactivate Pi-holes without having to delete them from the app. • Seamless Pi-hole Management: Instantly connect and manage multiple Pi-hole instances with just a few taps. • Time-Based Blocking Control: Schedule and enable DNS blocking or temporarily disable it for a set amount of time, directly from the app. • View important metrics such as top permitted and blocked domains. • User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a sleek, simple design that’s easy to navigate, even for new users. • Real-Time Status Updates: Get live feedback and updates on the status of each Pi-hole instance, with clear indicators of whether your instance has blocking enabled, disabled or is offline. • Powerful Integration: Effortlessly retrieve and manage API sessions for all your Pi-hole instances. • Sleek, Minimalist Design: Clean and modern UI with intuitive controls. Note: To use this app, one to ten instances of Pi-hole Version 6.0 or up are needed. Pi-hole Switch is a third party application which uses the Pi-hole API and is in no way affiliated with Pi-hole. Find out more about Pi-hole at https://pi-hole.net/. Please refer to support page for FAQs for detailed directions on adding a Pi-hole to the app.

About

PacketLoss & SpeedScan

Features
Read full description

PacketLoss & SpeedScan is your all-in-one network diagnostic toolkit. Analyze your internet connection quality in detail and quickly identify issues. 【KEY FEATURES】 ■ Speed Test Measure download and upload speeds accurately using Cloudflare's fast servers. Packet loss rate is also measured simultaneously. ■ Ping Test Measure response time to any host. Check network latency conditions. ■ Traceroute Visualize the path packets take to reach their destination. Identify where delays are occurring. ■ Network Scanner Automatically detect devices connected to your LAN. Display IP addresses, MAC addresses, and hostnames in a list. ■ DNS Lookup Search IP addresses from domain names. Supports various record types including A, AAAA, MX, and CNAME. ■ Network Map Display detected devices graphically. Understand your network configuration intuitively. ■ Network Info [NEW] Display detailed information about your currently connected network. SSID, BSSID, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and more. ■ Whois Lookup [NEW] Search registration information for domains and IP addresses. Check owner, registration date, expiration date, and more. ■ Netstat [NEW] Monitor your device's network connections in real-time. List TCP/UDP connections and listening ports. ■ Packet Capture [NEW] Capture and analyze network traffic. Perfect for checking communication content and troubleshooting. ■ HTTP Tester [NEW] Send HTTP requests to any URL and check the response. Supports various methods including GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE. Convenient for API development and debugging. 【RECOMMENDED FOR】 • Anyone who wants to investigate unstable internet connections • Anyone who wants to optimize their home WiFi environment • Network engineers and system administrators • App developers and web developers • Anyone learning IT infrastructure 【FEATURES】 • Simple and easy-to-use interface • Comprehensive network diagnostic tools • Supports 39 languages From network troubleshooting to learning, PacketLoss & SpeedScan supports your network management needs. --- EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pi4 screens
PacketLoss & SpeedScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PacketLoss & SpeedScan at Free against Pi's $5.99. PacketLoss & SpeedScan also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Pi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support 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

PacketLoss & SpeedScan is free to download; Pi costs $5.99 up front. PacketLoss & SpeedScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pi ships an update every 2 days, PacketLoss & SpeedScan every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pi versus PacketLoss & SpeedScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiPacketLoss & SpeedScan
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoomaa Strategies Ltd.Kouei Taira

In-app purchases

None

Pi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PacketLoss & SpeedScan

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99

Questions

Is Pi free?
Pi costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PacketLoss & SpeedScan free?
PacketLoss & SpeedScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pi or PacketLoss & SpeedScan have ads?
PacketLoss & SpeedScan shows ads; Pi does not.
Which is updated more often, Pi or PacketLoss & SpeedScan?
Pi ships an update every 2 days, and PacketLoss & SpeedScan every 4 days. Most recently, Pi was updated on October 30, 2026 and PacketLoss & SpeedScan on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons