OPAssistant vs NetBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OPAssistant
Monitor and manage your OpenWrt devices remotely. View system status like CPU, memory, and network, and control parental settings if the OpenAppFilter plugin is installed. Supports IPv6 and various OpenWrt devices.
- Open source code on GitHub
- Supports all OpenWrt devices
- No plugins required
- IPv6 support
- Remote management via public IP
- System status monitoring (CPU, memory, network)
- Parental control plugin integration
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Features 1. This app's code is open source; you can find it by searching "OPAssistant" on GitHub. 2. Supports all OpenWrt devices, such as OpenWrt One, GL-iNet flint2, Raspberry Pi, x86, etc. 3. No plugins required; it's ready to use immediately. 4. Supports IPv6. 5. Supports remote management via public IP address. 6. Supports common OpenWrt status monitoring, such as CPU, memory, network status, wireless status, process status, etc., and supports restart and reset. Currently, configuration operations are not supported; it's primarily used for monitoring OpenWrt system status. 7. Supports parental control plugin management. If the OpenAppFilter parental control plugin is installed, you can view the client list, app usage time records, and app network control. Limitations: Requires OpenWrt version 19.07 or higher; requires a newer version of LuCI.
NetBox
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NetBox is a network diagnostics toolbox that brings essential testing tools together, helping you troubleshoot connectivity, analyze server status, and understand your local network anytime, anywhere. 【Key Features】 • Ping: Test host reachability with real-time latency and packet-loss statistics. • Traceroute: Trace the route hop by hop to identify network bottlenecks. • DNS Scan: Query A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, SOA, CNAME, and more. • Port Scan: Concurrent full-range scan from port 1 to 65535 with live progress and open-port results. • Whois: Look up domain registration details including registrar and expiration. • Server Check: Verify DNS resolution, HTTP/HTTPS connectivity, response headers, and SSL certificate info. • LAN Scan: Discover online devices and open services on your Wi-Fi network. 【Convenient Experience】 • Save frequently used addresses to favorites and start tests with one tap. • Task logs automatically store results for easy review and comparison. • Supports 33 languages with instant switching. • Favorites and logs sync securely via iCloud. 【Privacy Commitment】 NetBox does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. All network diagnostics run directly on your device. Task logs and favorites are stored locally and can be synced through your personal iCloud account using CloudKit. We do not use any third-party analytics or tracking services. Whether you are troubleshooting home network issues, verifying server availability, or performing routine network maintenance, NetBox is the professional network assistant in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OPAssistant at Free against NetBox's $0.99. OPAssistant also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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
OPAssistant is free to download; NetBox costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | OPAssistant | NetBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 娇 杜 | Shenyang Yuzu Technology Co., Ltd |
Bugs and requests
OPAssistant
Reported bugs
1 issue- Unable to read data after successful connection
Requested features
2 requests- Support for HTTPS
- Detailed description of app functionality
NetBox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OPAssistant
No in-app purchases
NetBox
No in-app purchases









