Comparison

NetToolkit Pro vs BeaconPad

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

Head to head
About

NetToolkit Pro

This app offers a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for engineers and power users. It includes multi-target ping, port scanning, host monitoring, Wi-Fi analysis, an SSH client, and a BLE scanner. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Multi-target Ping with charts
  • Port scanner
  • Host availability monitoring
  • Wi-Fi roaming history
  • SSH client
  • BLE scanner and GATT explorer
Features
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NetToolkit Pro is a professional network toolbox for engineers and power users. Run multi-target Ping with real-time charts, detailed stats (min/avg/max, loss), and one-tap export for sharing or reports. Discover open services with a fast port scanner. Monitor host availability with ICMP/TCP/HTTP/HTTPS checks at custom intervals. Review Wi-Fi roaming as a clear timeline with dwell durations to track AP switching. Connect and troubleshoot devices using an SSH client with interactive terminal access for quick remote checks and maintenance. Explore nearby BLE devices with a Bluetooth scanner, view advertised services, and inspect GATT characteristics (read/notify/write) for debugging buttons, sensors, and peripherals. All data stays on-device for privacy. FEATURES • Multi-target Ping with visual line charts • Detailed stats and one-tap export for reporting • Fast smart port scanner • Scheduled uptime monitoring (ICMP / TCP / HTTP / HTTPS) • Wi-Fi roaming history with dwell analysis • SSH client with interactive terminal access • Bluetooth (BLE) scanner + GATT explorer (services/characteristics) • Clean, responsive UI with instant feedback • On-device data storage for privacy SUBSCRIPTION INFO • Title: Monthly Subscription — auto-renewable (1 month) • Title: Yearly Subscription — auto-renewable (1 year) • A one-time “Lifetime Unlock” is also available. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID settings. • Pricing varies by region. See in-app for current prices. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.dinghaishengshi.com/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BeaconPad

Features
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BeaconPad keeps your APIs and servers in check — right from your iPhone or iPad. Built for indie developers and freelancers who manage their own endpoints but don't need enterprise-grade complexity. Add any HTTP or HTTPS endpoint, tap Check Now, and instantly see if it's up, down, or degraded. BeaconPad measures response times, validates status codes, and tracks your uptime history — all on-device with zero accounts or cloud services. FREE FEATURES • Monitor up to 3 endpoints • HTTP/HTTPS health checks with response time measurement • Status dashboard with at-a-glance health indicators • Up, Down, Degraded, and Unknown states • 30-day check history per monitor • Manual Check Now for instant verification • Custom HTTP methods, headers, and expected status codes • Configurable timeout and degraded thresholds • Push notifications when a service goes down or recovers • Network reachability detection PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE ($6.99) Unlock everything, forever. No subscription. • Unlimited monitors • Background health checks (best-effort iOS scheduling) • 1-minute, 5-minute and 15-minute check intervals (best-effort iOS scheduling) • Response time charts (1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days) • SSL certificate expiry alerts (30, 14, 7, and 1 day warnings) • Monitor groups for organizing endpoints • Export monitor data as CSV or JSON PRIVACY FIRST BeaconPad collects no data. No analytics, no telemetry, no accounts. All monitor data stays on your device. The only network requests the app makes are to the endpoints you configure. BUILT WITH SwiftUI, SwiftData, Swift Charts, and BackgroundTasks. Native performance, native feel.

Screenshots

NetToolkit Pro4 screens
BeaconPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NetToolkit Pro at 17.6 against BeaconPad's 26.2. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NetToolkit Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BeaconPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
NetToolkit Pro versus BeaconPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolkit ProBeaconPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Dinghai Shengshi Technology Co., Ltd.Olof Petterson

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NetToolkit Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$14.99
1 purchases

BeaconPad

One-time1
  • BeaconPad PRO$6.99

Questions

Is NetToolkit Pro free?
NetToolkit Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeaconPad free?
BeaconPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetToolkit Pro or BeaconPad have ads?
Neither NetToolkit Pro nor BeaconPad shows ads.

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