TracerouteX vs NOVA Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
NOVA Radar
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NOVA Radar measures how good your internet connection really is — in just a few seconds. Run two kinds of tests: QUALITY TEST See your latency (ping), jitter, and packet loss, then get a clear 0–10 connection score with an easy Terrible-to-Excellent rating. SPEED TEST Measure your real download and upload speeds. WHY NOVA RADAR • Simple, fast results anyone can understand • Clean, modern design with light and dark modes • A 0–10 score that grades your connection at a glance • Works everywhere — on a private NOVA network it tests internal servers; anywhere else it automatically tests the public internet • No account, no login, no ads, no tracking Share your results with a tap. Whether you're troubleshooting Wi-Fi, checking your ISP, or making sure you're gaming-ready, NOVA Radar tells you exactly where your connection stands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TracerouteX at 15.0 against NOVA Radar's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TracerouteX | NOVA Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FUTURE LINK NETWORK Company Limited | Habib Kanso |
In-app purchases
TracerouteX
No in-app purchases
NOVA Radar
No in-app purchases
