Comparison

Compress vs NetPulse

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

Head to head
About

Compress

Easily reduce video file sizes on your iPhone or iPad. This app also generates SRT caption files using on-device transcription and offers translation into 23 languages, all while keeping your data private.

Highlights
  • Video compression
  • Batch compression (up to 10 videos)
  • Customizable compression settings
  • On-device SRT caption generation
  • Offline transcription
  • SRT translation (23 languages)
  • Privacy-focused
Features
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Compress-san is the easiest way to compress videos on your iPhone or iPad. Just select a video from your photo library, and queue up your video for compression. Select up to 10 videos for compression at once and add them to the queue. In the application settings, you can choose your desired compression settings, compressing video to sizes as low as low quality 480p. Compress-san also will use local on-device transcription models to create caption SRT files for your videos. Create subtitle text files locally and privately, with no audio or video leaving your device for creation of the SRTs. After an SRT is generated, you can also translate it into 23 different languages using local translation services. Compress-san is the simple and private way to cut your video sizes and create SRT subtitle transcription text files.

About

NetPulse

A powerful network diagnostic suite for professionals. It offers advanced tools like ping, traceroute, DNS queries, and LAN scanning to troubleshoot and analyze network performance. Features include one-tap audits, visual traceroutes, and detailed history logs.

Highlights
  • One-tap network audits (Ping, TCP, DNS, Traceroute)
  • Visual traceroute with IP geolocation
  • LAN and Port scanning
  • Detailed DNS record querying
  • HTTP request inspection
  • Global service latency testing
  • Professional speed tests
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NetPulse - The High-Performance Network Diagnostic Suite Designed for network engineers, sysadmins, and developers, NetPulse provides a comprehensive "Swiss Army Knife" for troubleshooting and performance analysis. 【Advanced Diagnostics】 • One-Tap Audit: Run Ping, TCP, DNS, and Traceroute simultaneously to locate bottlenecks instantly. • Pro Ping: High-precision latency testing with customizable packet size and intervals. • Visual Traceroute: Trace paths with per-hop latency and IP geolocation. 【Network & Security Tools】 • LAN Scanner: Discover all devices on your subnet; view IP/MAC and vendor info. • Port Scanner: Batch scan TCP/UDP ports to verify service availability. • DNS Deep-Dive: Query A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records with custom server support. 【Performance & App Testing】 • HTTP Request Tool: Inspect status codes, headers, and response body metrics. • Service Latency: Real-time access testing for global platforms (GitHub, Netflix, YouTube). • Professional Speed Test: Measure bandwidth, jitter, and packet loss with industry accuracy. 【System & Intelligence】 • IP/MAC Lookup: Instant geolocation and manufacturer OUI data. • History & Analytics: Auto-save test records with detailed filtering and 14-day auto-cleanup. Why Choose NetPulse? • No Bloat: Only 7MB. • Pro UI: Dark Mode & optimized for technical workflows. • Privacy First: No tracking, no ads. This app uses the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Compress4 screens
NetPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

Compress and NetPulse both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Compress's written reviews are positive against 33% of NetPulse's. Compress also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). NetPulse's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. NetPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Compress asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Compress against 4.4 for NetPulse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Compress's written reviews are positive against 33% of NetPulse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compress ships an update every 2 weeks, NetPulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Compress versus NetPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompressNetPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings713 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCameron Banga金琛 张

Customer experience

Compress

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NetPulse

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Compress

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NetPulse

Subscriptions2
  • NetToolBox Premium (Quarterly)$2.993 Months
  • Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Compress free?
Compress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetPulse free?
NetPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compress or NetPulse?
Compress is rated higher. Compress averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NetPulse averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Compress or NetPulse have ads?
Neither Compress nor NetPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compress or NetPulse?
Compress ships an update every 2 weeks, and NetPulse every 4 days. Most recently, Compress was updated on October 24, 2026 and NetPulse on October 16, 2026.

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