Comparison

PacketLoss & SpeedScan vs Sync

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

Head to head
About

PacketLoss & SpeedScan

Features
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PacketLoss & SpeedScan is your all-in-one network diagnostic toolkit. Analyze your internet connection quality in detail and quickly identify issues. 【KEY FEATURES】 ■ Speed Test Measure download and upload speeds accurately using Cloudflare's fast servers. Packet loss rate is also measured simultaneously. ■ Ping Test Measure response time to any host. Check network latency conditions. ■ Traceroute Visualize the path packets take to reach their destination. Identify where delays are occurring. ■ Network Scanner Automatically detect devices connected to your LAN. Display IP addresses, MAC addresses, and hostnames in a list. ■ DNS Lookup Search IP addresses from domain names. Supports various record types including A, AAAA, MX, and CNAME. ■ Network Map Display detected devices graphically. Understand your network configuration intuitively. ■ Network Info [NEW] Display detailed information about your currently connected network. SSID, BSSID, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and more. ■ Whois Lookup [NEW] Search registration information for domains and IP addresses. Check owner, registration date, expiration date, and more. ■ Netstat [NEW] Monitor your device's network connections in real-time. List TCP/UDP connections and listening ports. ■ Packet Capture [NEW] Capture and analyze network traffic. Perfect for checking communication content and troubleshooting. ■ HTTP Tester [NEW] Send HTTP requests to any URL and check the response. Supports various methods including GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE. Convenient for API development and debugging. 【RECOMMENDED FOR】 • Anyone who wants to investigate unstable internet connections • Anyone who wants to optimize their home WiFi environment • Network engineers and system administrators • App developers and web developers • Anyone learning IT infrastructure 【FEATURES】 • Simple and easy-to-use interface • Comprehensive network diagnostic tools • Supports 39 languages From network troubleshooting to learning, PacketLoss & SpeedScan supports your network management needs. --- EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sync

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Designed for film, TV, and live production, this app outputs SMPTE LTC over the device’s audio, locks to network time (NTP) for accuracy, and gives you the controls you need to match your workflow—frame rate, user bits, audio settings, latency compensation, and more. A clean interface, visual ring flash, and optional voice announcements make it easy to monitor and operate on set. Features: • LTC generation • Start/Stop LTC with a single tap • Choose your frame rate to match camera or audio recorder • Configure LTC bitrate and invert polarity when needed • NTP time synchronization • Automatic NTP resync for drift-free operation • Visual indicators for timing (e.g., video early/late) and latency in frames • User Bits control • Set user bits to Date mode or fully Custom • Enter custom user bits as 8 hex digits (e.g., 1A2B3C4D) • Voice announcements (TTS) • Hear the next timestamp announced at regular intervals • Choose whether to include units (hours, minutes, seconds) • Notes • Quick note placeholder for session info Designed for professionals who need dependable timecode on location or in studio. Whether you’re syncing cameras, slates, or audio recorders, this app gives you flexible LTC control and confidence in your time alignment.

Screenshots

PacketLoss & SpeedScan4 screens
Sync2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sync at none against PacketLoss & SpeedScan's 3. Sync also leads on ads (none vs shown). PacketLoss & SpeedScan's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. PacketLoss & SpeedScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PacketLoss & SpeedScan versus Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacketLoss & SpeedScanSync
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKouei TairaAniol Pages i Selga

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PacketLoss & SpeedScan

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99
None

Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PacketLoss & SpeedScan free?
PacketLoss & SpeedScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sync free?
Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PacketLoss & SpeedScan or Sync have ads?
PacketLoss & SpeedScan shows ads; Sync does not.

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