CrossSend vs NetPulse Diagnostics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CrossSend
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Move photos from your phone to your computer, or bring documents back the other way. Install CrossSend on one device and use a browser on the other to send files and text in both directions over the same local network. One install. Two-way transfers. β’ The other device only needs a browserβno additional app installation. β’ Scan the QR code on the connection screen or enter the address in a browser. β’ Basic local-network transfers do not require an account. When connection verification is enabled, enter the verification code to connect. Photos, videos, documents and text β’ Send files between phones, tablets and computers on the same network. β’ Share links and notes alongside files in a device conversation. β’ Preview received images in CrossSend and keep the conversation going. Easy to find after you receive β’ Browse sent and received files in one place. β’ Open or share a received file when you need it. β’ On iPad and the unfolded iPhone Duo, see your device list and conversation side by side. Get started in three steps 1. Connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi or local network that allows communication between devices. 2. Open the connection screen in CrossSend. On the other device, scan the QR code or enter the displayed address in a browser. 3. Follow the connection prompts, then send and receive files in either direction. Keep CrossSend running and your devices connected during transfers. Guest Wi-Fi and some workplace networks may block connections between devices.
NetPulse Diagnostics
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NetPulse Diagnostics is a clean network troubleshooting toolkit for iPhone and iPad. It helps developers, system administrators, website owners, support teams and everyday users understand what is happening with their connection. Check your network without guessing: β’ View Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN and network path status β’ Inspect local interfaces visible to iOS β’ Run DNS lookup and DIG-style record checks β’ Test ICMP ping and TCP latency β’ Check TCP ports and UDP diagnostic responses β’ Probe HTTP and HTTPS endpoints β’ Inspect SSL/TLS certificate details β’ Detect your public IP address β’ Scan your own LAN with ping sweep or selected TCP ports β’ Measure download and upload speed β’ Save local diagnostic history and export reports NetPulse is useful when a website does not open, a DNS record looks wrong, a VPN route changes, a certificate needs verification, a local device disappears from the network, or a service port does not respond. Built for both technical and everyday use: Developers can quickly validate hosts, ports, DNS records, SSL certificates and HTTP responses. Site owners can check whether their domain, website and certificate are reachable. Home users can inspect their current network, VPN state, public IP and local devices in a simple interface. Responsible diagnostics: LAN scanning is designed for networks you own or have permission to test. iOS may ask for Local Network permission before local device checks. Some routers, VPNs and cellular networks block ICMP ping, so NetPulse also provides TCP and HTTP checks as practical alternatives. Privacy-first workflow: No account is required. Reports are stored locally on your device. Diagnostic requests are started by the user when running a selected check, scan or speed test.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CrossSend at none against NetPulse Diagnostics's shown. CrossSend also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CrossSend | NetPulse Diagnostics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | θ ζ | Yevhenii Kolesnyk |
In-app purchases
CrossSend
No in-app purchases
NetPulse Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
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