QuantumReader vs SimpleNet Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QuantumReader
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QuantumReader uses the built-in camera to read QR codes and barcodes, automatically displaying websites and text in sequence. Easily browse through product catalogs and travel guides, which contain many QR codes. Scanned content can be shared using the standard sharing menu, such as copying or AirDrop. This app allows you to configure the following settings: - Rear camera or Front camera - Code detection (QR codes only / All detectable codes) - Automatically display websites - Automatically search for text - Display the status bar
SimpleNet Tools
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SimpleNet Tools is a focused network toolkit for IT folks who need basic checks from a phone β without ads getting in the way. Run common diagnostics on the go: ping a host, look up DNS records, check a TCP port, follow a traceroute, probe TLS and certificates, look up whois/RDAP registration, and estimate IP city/ISP/ASN. Native ICMP and TCP run on iOS production builds so results reflect real network behavior from your device. TOOLS β’ Ping β ICMP echo with latency, loss, and jitter β’ DNS β A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS via the resolver you choose (device DNS where available, or Cloudflare) β’ Port β TCP connect check: open, closed, or filtered β’ Trace β ICMP traceroute with hop-by-hop TTL probes β’ TLS β HTTPS reachability, security headers, and certificate transparency lookup β’ Location β IP city, ISP, and ASN (including this deviceβs public IP) β’ Whois β RDAP registration for a domain or IP: owner, registrar, dates, nameservers EXTRA β’ Saved addresses β keep frequent hosts on-device for quick re-use β’ About β version, release notes, Terms, and Privacy No account. No ads. No in-app purchases. You choose the host or address to test; checks run from your device. Made by anollopa for people who just need simple network commands on mobile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleNet Tools at none against QuantumReader's 1. SimpleNet Tools also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QuantumReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleNet Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuantumReader ships an update every 2 months, SimpleNet Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuantumReader | SimpleNet Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Masayuki Akamatsu | Todd Dresser |
In-app purchases
QuantumReader
- Remove Ads$4.99
SimpleNet Tools
No in-app purchases
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