Comparison

Net vs Sound Meter

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

Head to head
About

Net

This app scans your Wi-Fi network to identify all connected devices, analyze their security, and detect potential vulnerabilities. It offers advanced scanning modes, AI-powered device identification, and tools for network diagnostics and optimization.

Highlights
  • Advanced network scanning
  • AI-powered device identification
  • Security and privacy audit
  • CVE vulnerability auditing (PRO)
  • Background intruder monitoring
  • Visual traceroute
  • DNS benchmark
  • 3D network topology
Features
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Net-Analyzer is the advanced network scanner and cybersecurity suite for iPhone. Detect all devices connected to your Wi-Fi network, identify hardware models using artificial intelligence, and evaluate security posture in seconds. ADVANCED NETWORK SCANNING Discover routers, computers, phones, tablets, IP cameras, Smart TVs, and IoT devices. Retrieve IP, hostname, MAC, vendor, OS, and open ports. Three scanning modes: - Normal Mode: Balanced scan for home networks. - Turbo Mode: Multi-threaded engine powered by 32 workers for large networks with hundreds of endpoints. - Deep Mode: Deep inspection of active network services and TCP ports. SECURITY AND PRIVACY AUDIT Security score from 0 to 100 for every device. Detection of dangerous open ports, unencrypted services, intrusion risks, and DNS Leak testing against external tracking. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The built-in AI engine identifies exact models even when MAC addresses are masked, analyzing network banners, hostnames, and TCP fingerprints. CVE VULNERABILITY AUDITING (PRO) Cross-reference systems and services with the National Vulnerability Database (NVD/NIST) to catch critical known security bugs. AI summarizes technical impact and remediation steps. EXECUTIVE AI SECURITY REPORT (PRO) Comprehensive network audit featuring letter grades (A to F), highest-risk device highlights, hardening tips, and direct export to executive PDF. BACKGROUND INTRUDER MONITORING Silently monitor your network in the background. Get instant alerts whenever an unrecognized device joins your Wi-Fi. VISUAL TRACEROUTE Trace data packet routes to any host worldwide, identifying gateway hops, ISP routing nodes, transit backbones, and per-hop latency. DNS BENCHMARK Compare millisecond response times against top global DNS resolvers (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, OpenDNS, AdGuard, and local DNS) to boost web browsing speed. CIDR SUBNET CALCULATOR Calculate usable IP ranges, subnet masks, wildcards, broadcast addresses, host counts, classes, and routing scopes (Public, Private, Loopback, APIPA). WI-FI RADAR & DEAD ZONE FINDER Inspect wireless coverage by continuously measuring latency to your router, jitter, and packet drop rates with sonar audio and haptic feedback. 3D NETWORK TOPOLOGY Interactive 3D network map with your router at the core and connected devices categorized in real time. PRO TOOLKIT - SSH Client: Secure remote terminal for Linux servers. - FTP/SFTP File Browser: Remote file navigation, image previews, and downloads. - Wake on LAN (WoL): Remotely boot sleeping computers via magic packets with saved favorites. - Live Diagnostics Hub: Ping, Jitter, and Speed Test with live trend graphs. - Scan History: Save and compare historical network scans. Included languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese. Downloadable languages: Catalan, Basque, Galician, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Arabic. SUBSCRIPTIONS (auto-renewable) • Monthly Premium — 1 month duration • Yearly Premium — 1 year duration • Lifetime Premium — one-time purchase (not a subscription) The price is shown in the app for your App Store region and charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. PRIVACY AND TERMS (EULA) Privacy Policy: https://www.net-analyzer.com/privacidad.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.net-analyzer.com/terminos.php Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sound Meter

Features
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Sound Meter - Noise Meter dB helps you measure ambient sound levels using the built-in microphone. Use it to check everyday noise at home, in the office, on the street, in a classroom, studio, or any other environment. The app shows sound levels in decibels and helps you better understand how loud your surroundings are. Features: • Real-time sound level measurement • Clear decibel display • Simple, focused interface • Useful for quick noise checks • Works directly on your device Please note: built-in microphones are not a replacement for professional calibrated sound level meters. Measurements may vary depending on device model, microphone condition, case, and environment. For legal, medical, workplace safety, or engineering purposes, use certified professional equipment. The app metadata has been updated to include the Terms of Use (EULA) link in the App Description. Inside the app, the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use links are available on the subscription/paywall screen. Privacy Policy: https://sergeykushner.github.io/app-privacy.html?id=sound-meter Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Net4 screens
Sound Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Net at 18.6 against Sound Meter's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Net sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Sound Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Net ships an update every 2 weeks, Sound Meter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Net versus Sound Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetSound Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Antonio Salinas GarciaSergey Kushner

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Net

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mensual (3 días GRATIS)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Suscripción Anual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Vitalicio (3 días GRATIS)$69.99
3 purchases

Sound Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Month$0.991 Month
  • Year$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Net free?
Net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Meter free?
Sound Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Net or Sound Meter have ads?
Neither Net nor Sound Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Net or Sound Meter?
Net ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sound Meter fortnightly. Most recently, Net was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sound Meter on October 11, 2026.

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