Comparison

Network Servers vs NetForge

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

Head to head
About

Network Servers

Features
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Turn your device into a lightweight multi-protocol server. Network Servers is an all-in-one toolkit that provides several commonly used network server services in a simple and easy-to-use app. Perfect for developers, IT engineers, network testing, local file sharing, embedded devices, and home lab usage. • Supported Servers HTTP Server FTP Server TFTP Server WebDAV Server HTTP / HTTPS Proxy Server SOCKS5 Proxy Server • Features Easily start and stop services with just one tap; When the app starts, automatically start the specified server; Lightweight and fast; Simple and clean interface; Run multiple servers simultaneously; Local network file sharing; Custom port configuration; Real-time server logs; IPv4 / LAN access support; Suitable for debugging and development environments. • Notes Devices must usually be connected to the same local network. • Trial Version Limitations The trial version includes ads and is intended for evaluation and light usage. Servers automatically stop after 10 minutes. Manual restart required after timeout. Ads are displayed in the app. Please purchase the full version in the app to remove ads and unlock longer uninterrupted usage.

About

NetForge

This app provides over 60 industry-standard network diagnostic tools for engineers. It offers a one-time purchase for lifetime access to all features, including connectivity tests, email server analysis, and vendor command references.

Highlights
  • 60+ industry-standard network diagnostics
  • DNS, Ping, WHOIS, TLS inspection
  • Subnet calculator
  • Traceroute and TCP port scanning
  • Email server and VoIP testing
  • Offline vendor command references
  • One-tap diagnostic workflows (Recipes)
Features
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NetForge is the network engineer's pocket toolkit — 60+ industry-standard diagnostics in a single iOS app, with no subscription, no ads, and no recurring fees. Pay once, use forever. WHAT'S FREE • DNS Lookup — A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, SOA records • Ping — ICMP echo with packet loss + latency stats • Public IP / ASN — your external address and provider in one tap • Subnet Calculator — IPv4 + IPv6 CIDR math, wildcard masks, host counts, binary view • TLS Certificate Inspector — certificate chain, expiry, SAN, signature algorithm, grade • WHOIS Lookup — IANA referral chain for any domain or IP WHAT NETFORGE PRO UNLOCKS ($19.99 one-time) Connectivity & Performance • Traceroute (ICMP + UDP) • TCP port scan with banner grab • Speed test (download / upload / latency) • Cloud region pinger (AWS / GCP / Azure latency comparison) • HTTP latency benchmark with full timing breakdown Email Server Suite • SMTP probe with STARTTLS detection • IMAP / POP3 reachability • SPF, DMARC, DKIM analyzer • Email header parser • RBL / blacklist checker Microsoft 365 & Active Directory • Autodiscover (V2 + DNS lookup paths) • ActiveSync probe • Exchange Web Services probe • Office 365 service endpoints • AD port suite (Kerberos, LDAP, GC, RPC, SMB) • LDAP probe with anonymous bind • OpenID Connect discovery • RADIUS + TACACS+ authentication probes VoIP & Conferencing • SIP OPTIONS ping • STUN binding test (NAT type detection) • MOS / R-Factor calculator • Microsoft Teams network test • Zoom network test • Cisco Unified Communications port reference Vendor Command References Quick offline references for the syntax engineers actually need: • Cisco IOS / NX-OS • Juniper Junos • Palo Alto PAN-OS • Fortinet FortiOS • MikroTik RouterOS • Aruba ArubaOS / AOS-CX • Ubiquiti UniFi / EdgeOS Security & Web • HTTP request inspector (full headers + body) • Security headers grader (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame, more) • CDN detection • Cisco Type 7 password decoder Reference Tools • MAC OUI lookup (offline IEEE database) • IANA port reference • RFC quick-find • Linux networking cheatsheet • STP topology calculator • Database connectivity probe (MySQL, Postgres, Redis, Mongo, MSSQL, Oracle, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, CouchDB) • Bonjour / mDNS browser • Wake-on-LAN Recipes Chain multiple tools into one-tap diagnostic workflows: • Domain Health Check (DNS + TLS + headers + CDN) • Email Security Audit (SPF + DMARC + MX) • Mail Server Reachability • Office 365 Connectivity • VoIP Readiness • Domain Controller Sweep • Web Performance Audit Pro features include unlimited workspaces, saved targets, full run history, and every tool added in future updates. WHY ONE-TIME PRICING Network engineers don't want a subscription tax for a tool they use a few times a week. Pay $19.99 once. Use it forever. Future tools and updates included. PRIVACY NetForge runs every diagnostic on your device. Your queries don't go to a NetForge backend — they go directly from your iPhone to the host you're testing. We don't collect telemetry, we don't sell data, and we don't have ads. Privacy Policy: https://andyarevalo.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://andyarevalo.com/terms.html Support: https://andyarevalo.com/support.html

Screenshots

Network Servers4 screens
NetForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NetForge at none against Network Servers's shown. NetForge also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Network Servers's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Network Servers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Servers ships an update every 2 months, NetForge weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Network Servers versus NetForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork ServersNetForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer启铮 石Andy Arevalo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Servers

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
1 purchases

NetForge

One-time1
  • NetForge Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Network Servers free?
Network Servers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetForge free?
NetForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Network Servers or NetForge have ads?
Network Servers shows ads; NetForge does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Servers or NetForge?
Network Servers ships an update every 2 months, and NetForge weekly. Most recently, Network Servers was updated on August 23, 2026 and NetForge on September 22, 2026.

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