iNetPulse vs NetSward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iNetPulse
Monitor network interface bandwidth on your Apple devices. It reads SNMP counters and plots clear In/Out/Total speed curves, storing all data locally for privacy. Offers background refresh and customizable alerts.
- SNMP v2c interface monitoring
- In/Out/Total speed charting
- Local data storage
- Background refresh
- Warn and Capacity lines
- Per-interface stats
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iNetPulse lets you monitor network interface bandwidth on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It reads standard SNMP v2c 64-bit counters (ifHCInOctets / ifHCOutOctets), then plots clear In / Out / Total speed curves. Everything is computed and stored on your device. Highlights • Multiple devices & interfaces (free plan: up to 2 interfaces; unlock for unlimited) • Fast, reliable SNMP v2c polling (Counter64) with combined In/Out GET • Clean charts with optional Warn and Capacity reference lines • Background refresh attempts gap-fill sampling for smoother trends • “Keep Awake” toggle for continuous monitoring • Per-interface stats: Min / Avg / Max; utilization shown when Capacity is set • Search, filter (All / Alert / Running / Paused), and quick actions • Privacy-first: targets, community strings, and samples are stored locally How it works 1. Add a device (IP/hostname & community). 2. Fetch interface list and pick an ifIndex. 3. Poll 64-bit counters at your interval. 4. Compute deltas → Mbps → draw trends. Free vs Pro • Free: monitor up to 2 interfaces. • Unlock: remove the interface limit and add unlimited interfaces. Subscriptions & Purchase • Auto-renewable subscriptions: iNetPulse Pro – Monthly (1 month) and iNetPulse Pro – Yearly (1 year). • One-time purchase: iNetPulse Pro – Lifetime (non-consumable). • Pricing is shown in-app and may vary by region. • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. • Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy & Terms • Privacy Policy: https://wanglonghai3000.github.io/privacy-page/ • Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Notes • SNMP v2c only; requires devices exposing standard ifHCIn/OutOctets (UDP/161). • iOS, iPadOS, and macOS (via Mac Catalyst) supported. Support Questions or feedback? Email dinghaishengshi@gmail.com. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.dinghaishengshi.com/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
NetSward
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Start with this device. NetSward turns the network evidence already available to your iPhone or iPad into clear next steps. See current Wi-Fi identity when iOS permits it, connection path and gateway evidence, bounded DNS checks, public interfaces, Bonjour discovery, user-entered DNS, TCP, and TLS checks, retained history, surveys, checkpoint maps, and reports with redaction options. Availability is labeled when iOS does not expose a capability; the app does not pretend that an unknown value is zero. Pair an optional Mac only when you choose. Mac evidence stays in its own source section with capture and receive times. Local Network, Location, and camera access are requested only for the related feature; pairing is disabled until you approve it. Choose Guided for symptom-based help or Workbench for direct expert access. Search and pin tools, replay recorded incidents, compare matching measurements, review survey checkpoints, and inspect bounded HTTPS resource timings. Optional local application-speed tests require Pro on both devices, a trusted Mac, and its temporary operator allowance. NetSward Pro is an optional one-time purchase. Pro adds richer local history, named surveys, HTTPS metrics, multi-source exports, and advanced Shortcuts. Pro is sold through the App Store and can be restored on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with the same Apple Account. Each device verifies its own entitlement; an iPhone or iPad purchase never authorizes a Mac command. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iNetPulse at 17.6 against NetSward's 26.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. iNetPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NetSward sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iNetPulse against 5.0 for NetSward. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | iNetPulse | NetSward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Dinghai Shengshi Technology Co., Ltd. | LDM Co LLC |
Customer experience
iNetPulse
NetSward
In-app purchases
iNetPulse
- iNetPulse Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- iNetPulse Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
- Lifetime (non-consumable)$29.99
NetSward
- NetSward Pro$19.99








