Comparison

M2Cloud Diagnostic vs SmartScanForensic

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

Head to head
About

M2Cloud Diagnostic

Features
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Initial Release of BLE Diagnostic • Connect to both Bluetooth Low Energy BLE devices • Real-time device scanning and discovery • Comprehensive command interface for device interaction • Secure login system for authorised access • Record and export diagnostic data • Clean, intuitive UI for effortless navigation When the app is logged in, it automatically starts scanning for M2Cloud 2G and 4G IoT BLE & Classic Bluetooth devices. When a compatible device is scanned, it shows up in the list with a "Select" button. "Select" button opens a "Command" page, where a full-screen terminal window opens to communicate with the device.

About

SmartScanForensic

This app provides forensic-grade mobile network analysis to detect advanced spyware, stalkerware, and surveillance implants. It captures and analyzes network traffic to identify suspicious communications and covert activity, generating detailed reports for security professionals and high-risk individuals.

Highlights
  • Forensic-grade network analysis
  • Spyware and stalkerware detection
  • Automated threat investigation
  • Security-first architecture
  • Stealth mode for silent scans
  • Structured forensic reports
  • 20-engine analysis pipeline
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SmartScan — Mobile Spyware Detection State-level spyware detection is the starting point of SmartScan: a forensic-grade mobile network analysis platform developed by Secure Path Ltd, a UK-based cybersecurity company specialising in mobile device forensics and threat intelligence. Designed to identify indicators associated with Pegasus, Predator, Graphite, advanced spyware, stalkerware, and surveillance implants, SmartScan helps professionals assess the integrity of mobile devices through automated network forensic analysis. THE SAME METHODOLOGY USED BY CITIZEN LAB AND AMNESTY TECH — NOW IN YOUR POCKET Spyware does not announce itself. SmartScan captures and analyzes your device’s network traffic to detect suspicious communications, surveillance implants, stalkerware, and covert command-and-control activity — applying advanced mobile threat investigation techniques without requiring technical expertise. SECURITY & PRIVACY FIRST SmartScan is designed with a security-first architecture to protect sensitive network data during analysis. Mutual TLS: bidirectional client/server authentication TLS 1.3 enforced: no downgrade permitted Certificate pinning WireGuard VPN encryption No data stored on the device No traffic logged or stored beyond the analysis session No telemetry, no analytics This app uses VPN functionality to route network traffic through secure analysis servers. Network traffic is processed only for the purpose of the analysis session. WHO USES SMARTSCAN SmartScan is designed for journalists under surveillance risk, human rights defenders, legal professionals, corporate security teams, high-risk individuals, digital forensics consultants, and anyone who needs to verify the integrity of a mobile device. STEALTH MODE — PARANOID SCAN Pre-configure a scan that triggers silently when your device connects to a Wi-Fi network. No interaction required. Designed for situations where device integrity cannot be assumed, or where you suspect tampering, monitoring, or exposure to a hostile network environment. FORENSIC REPORT Every scan produces a structured PDF report including: Risk classification: Critical / High / Moderate / Low Per-alert MITRE ATT&CK technique mapping Full connection timeline with anomaly flagging Suspicious communication analysis Forensic assessment narrative Reports are structured to support legal review, incident response activities, internal investigations, and law enforcement submissions. 20-ENGINE ANALYSIS PIPELINE Your traffic is routed through a hardened mTLS/WireGuard tunnel and processed by 20 professional detection engines across four analytical layers: Protocol & Certificate Analysis SSL/TLS Deep Inspection JA3 & JA3S Client/Server Fingerprinting QUIC Protocol Analysis DNS-Less Connection Detection Certificate Risk Scoring Behavioral & Temporal Intelligence Behavioral Analysis Temporal Pattern Analysis Beacon Cluster Detection Protocol Anomaly Analysis Application Correlation Threat Intelligence & Geolocation Suricata/Snort IDS Signatures MITRE ATT&CK for Mobile Geolocation Risk Analysis DNS Failover Tracking File Correlation Analysis Advanced Forensic Layer Advanced Heuristic Analysis Deep Forensic Analysis Cross-Engine Correlation Senior Forensic Synthesis SUBSCRIPTIONS Credit packs are available for 1, 3, 5, or 10 scans, along with unlimited monthly and annual subscriptions. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. You can manage or cancel your subscription through Apple ID Settings → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://omnivisix.co.uk/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://omnivisix.co.uk/terms.html Refund: https://omnivisix.co.uk/refund.html

Screenshots

M2Cloud Diagnostic4 screens
SmartScanForensic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M2Cloud Diagnostic at none against SmartScanForensic's 6. M2Cloud Diagnostic also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SmartScanForensic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price and ads 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. SmartScanForensic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. M2Cloud Diagnostic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M2Cloud Diagnostic ships an update monthly, SmartScanForensic every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
M2Cloud Diagnostic versus SmartScanForensic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM2Cloud DiagnosticSmartScanForensic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperM2Cloud LLPSecure Path Ltd

In-app purchases

None

M2Cloud Diagnostic

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

SmartScanForensic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Unlimited$99.991 Month
  • Annual Unlimited$699.991 Year
One-time4
  • 1 Scan$44.99
  • 3 Scans$129.99
  • 5 Scans$179.99
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  • 10 Scans$299.99

Questions

Is M2Cloud Diagnostic free?
M2Cloud Diagnostic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartScanForensic free?
SmartScanForensic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M2Cloud Diagnostic or SmartScanForensic have ads?
Neither M2Cloud Diagnostic nor SmartScanForensic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M2Cloud Diagnostic or SmartScanForensic?
M2Cloud Diagnostic ships an update monthly, and SmartScanForensic every 3 days. Most recently, M2Cloud Diagnostic was updated on October 28, 2026 and SmartScanForensic on October 25, 2026.

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