Comparison

Protexb vs NetDebug Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Protexb

Features
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Protexb helps you take control of your internet connection by changing your DNS to trusted servers. Designed to block unwanted ads and trackers, Protexb ensures a safer, cleaner browsing experience. Key features: Easily switch between trusted DNS profiles (AdGuard, Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS interface). Built-in VPN tunnel using secure AdGuard DNS. Ad-blocking, tracker protection, and enhanced privacy. Real-time ping display to your selected DNS profile. One-tap connect and disconnect. Your data stays private. No complicated setup. Just install, choose your profile, and browse with confidence.

About

NetDebug Toolkit

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NetDebug Toolkit is the all-in-one network diagnostics suite for developers, sysadmins, IT teams, and power users. 20 pro-grade tools on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Fast. Focused. No account. No tracking. Diagnose connectivity, DNS, routing, ports, certificates, throughput, and local-network services from one clean interface: NETWORK CORE • Ping : ICMP or HTTP HEAD reachability with timing and packet-loss stats • Traceroute : hop-by-hop route inspection • HTTP(S) Check : status, redirect chain, headers, TLS summary • Speed/Latency Baseline : download/upload presets from 1 MB to 64 MB • iperf3 Client : TCP throughput against an external iperf3 server (upload or download) • Public IP + Geo / ASN / ISP : current WAN IP with carrier and location detail • Path MTU Discovery : largest packet a route carries, black-hole detection, the constricting hop, and safe inner MTU for VPN DNS & DOMAIN • DNS Lookup : forward (host to A/AAAA) and Reverse DNS (IP to PTR), auto-detected from input • DNS Record Explorer : A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV via DNS-over-HTTPS (custom resolver supported) • Whois : RDAP or IANA WHOIS mode, with chained referrals SECURITY & TLS • TLS Certificate Inspector : full chain, validity, SANs, signature algorithm, weak-cert signals • Subnet Calculator : IPv4 and IPv6, usable host range, broadcast, gateway hints PORTS & CONNECTIVITY • Port Scan : custom ports or ranges • TCP/UDP Connect : per-port reachability with built-in UDP profiles (DNS, NTP, SNMP, SIP, RADIUS, TFTP, memcached) • NTP Time Check : clock offset vs. any NTP server with delay, stratum, and leap details • External Port Check : "can the internet reach me?" TCP port-forwarding test from an outside server (open/closed/filtered) • Run History & Trends : every run is saved on-device with charts of latency, speed, and more over time (free; longer retention with a purchase) LOCAL NETWORK • LAN Scan : fast or deep subnet host discovery • mDNS / Bonjour Browser : AirPlay, HomeKit, Matter, printers, SMB, SSH, and more • UPnP / NAT-PMP Discovery : router gateway port-mapping introspection • Wake-on-LAN Sender : send magic packets to wake compatible devices POWER-USER WORKFLOW • Saved Hosts : store frequently used IPs, hostnames, and MAC addresses with per-host tool defaults • My Automation : chain multiple tools into one-tap workflows with a combined PDF, PNG, or text run report • Export & Import : portable JSON files for automations and saved hosts (iOS share sheet, tvOS QR-code download) • Universal Links & Deeplinks : open any tool from a URL with pre-filled inputs, auto-run, and auto-export, e.g. https://netdebug.developerinsider.co/open/ping?target=1.1.1.1&export=pdf • Copy Deeplink : every tool and saved automation can copy its own shareable Universal Link • Built-in tool docs : quick-reference markdown for every tool APPLE TV / tvOS • Full feature parity : every tool, Saved Hosts, My Automation, and all three in-app purchases ship on Apple TV • LAN-only QR-code export : Apple TV serves run reports and JSON exports over a one-shot HTTP server; scan the QR with your phone to download LOCALIZED IN 21 LANGUAGES English, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Hinglish, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese. OPTIONAL IN-APP PURCHASES One-time, non-consumable, with Family-Sharing support and a single Restore Purchases action: • Remove Ads : disable all banner and interstitial ads • Unlimited Automations : lift the free-tier limit • Remove Ads + Unlimited Automations bundle : discounted starter pack Important: Use only on systems and networks you are authorized to test. Results are best-effort and may vary by network conditions, target configuration, and third-party service availability. Questions or bug reports? https://netdebug.app/support.html

Screenshots

Protexb4 screens
NetDebug Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protexb at none against NetDebug Toolkit's 3. Protexb also leads on ads (none vs shown). NetDebug Toolkit's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. NetDebug Toolkit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Protexb asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protexb ships an update every 5 months, NetDebug Toolkit monthly. The most recent releases landed on December 7, 2025 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Protexb versus NetDebug Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtexbNetDebug Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheGroceryShelf LLCVineet Choudhary

In-app purchases

None

Protexb

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NetDebug Toolkit

One-time3
  • Remove Ads (Lifetime)$9.99
  • Unlimited Automations$19.99
  • Unlimited Automations + Remove Ads$24.99

Questions

Is Protexb free?
Protexb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetDebug Toolkit free?
NetDebug Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protexb or NetDebug Toolkit have ads?
NetDebug Toolkit shows ads; Protexb does not.
Which is updated more often, Protexb or NetDebug Toolkit?
Protexb ships an update every 5 months, and NetDebug Toolkit monthly. Most recently, Protexb was updated on December 7, 2025 and NetDebug Toolkit on September 7, 2026.

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