Comparison

TracerouteX vs Sherlock

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

Head to head

TracerouteX

Traceroute and network tools

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 5.015 ratingsView app →

Sherlock

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 3.73 ratingsView app →

About

TracerouteX

This app provides a suite of network diagnostic tools, including real-time traceroute visualization and detailed network information. It offers IP lookup, Ping, Port Scan, DNS query, and LAN host scan functionalities. The app also features live network speed display on Dynamic Island and customizable widgets.

Highlights

Real-time traceroute visualization
Detailed network information (IP, speed, traffic)
IP lookup
Ping
Port Scan
DNS query
LAN host scan
Live network speed display

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TracerouteX offers a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools within a sleek and intuitive interface: - Real-time traceroute visualization - Detailed network information: IP, speed, interface traffic - Comprehensive tools: IP lookup, Ping, Port Scan, DNS query, LAN host scan, HTTP requests - Live network speed display on Dynamic Island and customizable widgets Experience network diagnostics with elegance and precision. Privacy Policy: We do not collect any personal information. For details on Apple Maps’ privacy policy, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/apple-maps

About

Sherlock

This app offers a suite of professional open-source intelligence tools for in-depth investigations. Analyze phone numbers, emails, domains, and social media profiles. Access IoT device data and scan network ports for vulnerabilities.

Highlights

Phone number analysis
Email forensics
Shodan Pro search
Domain analysis
Social media username search
Port scanner
Reputation checker
Metadata extractor

Features

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SHERLOCK-OSINT: INVESTIGACIÓN PROFESIONAL EN TU BOLSILLO La plataforma OSINT más completa para IOS. Más de 15 herramientas profesionales de inteligencia de fuentes abiertas, diseñadas por expertos en ciberseguridad. HERRAMIENTAS PRINCIPALES: ANÁLISIS DE TELÉFONOS Investiga cualquier número: operador, país, tipo de línea, validación y detección de riesgos. Verifica llamadas sospechosas al instante. EMAIL FORENSICS Analiza cabeceras de emails completas. Detecta phishing, fraudes y suplantación de identidad. Verificación SPF, DKIM, DMARC y geolocalización de servidores. BÚSQUEDA SHODAN PRO Accede a millones de dispositivos IoT: cámaras, routers, servidores industriales. Encuentra vulnerabilidades antes que nadie. (Requiere tokens PRO) ANÁLISIS DE DOMINIOS WHOIS completo, DNS, SSL, tecnologías, reputación y detección de sitios maliciosos. USERNAME ANALYZER Busca usuarios en +110 plataformas sociales: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, GitHub, Telegram, Discord, Reddit, Twitch y más. ESCÁNER DE PUERTOS Escaneo profesional TCP/UDP. Detecta servicios expuestos y vulnerabilidades. Ideal para auditorías de seguridad. VERIFICADOR DE REPUTACIÓN Analiza IPs, dominios y URLs en múltiples listas negras. Integración con VirusTotal. ANÁLISIS DE HASHES Verifica integridad de archivos (MD5, SHA1, SHA256). Consulta bases de datos de malware. EXTRACTOR DE METADATOS Analiza EXIF de imágenes: GPS, dispositivo, fecha, software de edición. INTELIGENCIA EMPRESARIAL Investiga empresas: contactos, tecnologías, empleados, Google Dorks integrados. GOOGLE DORKING +50 dorks predefinidos para búsquedas avanzadas. Encuentra información expuesta. PRIVACIDAD TOTAL - PRIVACY BY DESIGN Sin registro requerido Cero recopilación de datos personales Procesamiento 100% local Sin almacenamiento en servidores Sin compartición con terceros Cumplimiento GDPR y COPPA Tus búsquedas nunca se guardan PREMIUM SIN ANUNCIOS Suscripción mensual 2.99€ 3 días de prueba GRATIS Sin anuncios intersticiales Actualizaciones prioritarias Soporte técnico premium TOKENS SHODAN PRO Paquetes disponibles: • Starter: 250 tokens (4.99€) • Básico: 500 tokens (9.99€) • Pro: 1100 tokens +10% (19.99€) • Ultimate: 3000 tokens +20% (49.99€) USUARIOS IDEALES: • Investigadores privados • Profesionales de ciberseguridad • Periodistas de investigación • Auditores de seguridad • Fuerzas de seguridad • Analistas de inteligencia • Consultores IT • Estudiantes de ciberseguridad DISEÑO MATRIX Interfaz inspirada en el universo Matrix con tema oscuro, verde neón y naranja. Profesional, intuitiva y visualmente impactante. TECNOLOGÍA PROFESIONAL Integra las mejores herramientas OSINT: Sherlock Shodan API oficial VirusTotal WhoisXML API theHarvester Nmap Y muchas más... REQUISITOS • Conexión a internet para consultas API • Algunas funciones requieren Premium o tokens NOTA LEGAL Aplicación diseñada para usos legítimos de investigación OSINT. El usuario es responsable de cumplir con las leyes aplicables. Web: r00tedbrain.dev Desarrollador: R00tedbrain Descarga ahora y conviértete en un investigador OSINT profesional. Términos y condiciones de uso https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TracerouteX4 screens

Sherlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TracerouteX at 71% against Sherlock's 0%. TracerouteX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Sherlock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. Sherlock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TracerouteX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TracerouteX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TracerouteX has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of TracerouteX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sherlock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TracerouteX ships an update every 2 months, Sherlock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level

TracerouteX versus Sherlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	TracerouteX	Sherlock
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (15 ratings) — better	3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews	71.4% of reviews — better	0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	15 — better	3
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free — better	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	25 MB	49 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	FUTURE LINK NETWORK Company Limited	IMMOACTIVAT I ASSOCIATS SL

Customer experience

TracerouteX

All ratings7 ratings

Positive100.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative0.0%

Written reviews7 reviews

Positive71.4%

Neutral14.3%

Negative14.3%

Sherlock

All ratings2 ratings

Positive50.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative50.0%

Written reviews1 reviews

Positive0.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TracerouteX

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Sherlock

Subscriptions1

Premium$2.991 Month

One-time4

Pack Starter$3.99
Basic$8.99
Pack PRO$17.99

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Pack ULTIMATE$44.99

Questions

Is TracerouteX free?

TracerouteX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Sherlock free?

Sherlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, TracerouteX or Sherlock?

TracerouteX is rated higher. TracerouteX averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Sherlock averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

Do TracerouteX or Sherlock have ads?

Sherlock shows ads; TracerouteX does not.

Which is updated more often, TracerouteX or Sherlock?

TracerouteX ships an update every 2 months, and Sherlock every 3 weeks. Most recently, TracerouteX was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sherlock on October 30, 2026.