NetScope vs NixiTubeClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetScope
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NetScope is a local network (LAN) discovery and auditing tool that helps you detect devices, maintain inventory, and track changes over time. It uses multiple discovery protocols (ARP, DHCP, mDNS, NetBIOS, SNMP, SSDP, WS-Discovery) for efficient and reliable scanning. Key features • Multi-protocol LAN discovery with parallel scanning • Device inventory: vendor detection, hostname resolution, notes & tags • Scan history & diff: detect added, removed, or changed devices • Defensive security checks: basic port checks and risk indicators • Export reports in CSV / JSON • Local storage & dark mode Use cases • Home labs and small office networks • Asset inventory and troubleshooting • Network change monitoring and audits Important • Use only on networks you own or have permission to manage. • Not intended for unauthorized access or intrusion.
NixiTubeClock
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Nixie Tube Clock is a minimalist digital clock inspired by classic vintage Nixie tubes. This app focuses on atmosphere rather than features, recreating the warm glow, glass texture, and subtle reflections that define the character of Nixie tubes. Choose a glow color to match your space — from classic orange to cool cyan, deep purple, and more — and see the same look on your Home Screen widgets. The bright core of each digit stays true to a real tube, for a calm, immersive clock that blends naturally into your space. Features: • Home Screen widgets that follow your glow color and reflection settings • Multiple glow colors with realistic glass-inspired visuals • Subtle floor reflection for added depth • Landscape mode with seconds and animated high-speed counter • Clean, distraction-free interface • Fully offline — no ads, no data collection Tap the screen to reveal settings, which automatically fade away after a short time. Designed with battery efficiency in mind, making it suitable for extended display. Ideal for desks, nightstands, and ambient displays where design matters as much as time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NetScope at Free against NixiTubeClock's $1.99. NetScope also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). NixiTubeClock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
NetScope is free to download; NixiTubeClock costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NetScope ships an update every 6 months, NixiTubeClock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetScope | NixiTubeClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 株式会社 T2 System | kohei yamane |
In-app purchases
NetScope
No in-app purchases
NixiTubeClock
No in-app purchases









