iNetPulse vs Outpost
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/
Outpost
This app provides two layers of security: it analyzes incoming messages and screenshots for scams, and it scans your home network to identify connected devices and potential vulnerabilities. It offers both free features for basic protection and a Pro version with advanced scam analysis, data breach monitoring, and enhanced network security.
- Scam analysis of messages and screenshots
- Home WiFi network scanning
- Device identification and security scoring
- Link and password reputation checks
- Data breach monitoring
- Caller blocking and spam text filtering
- Router security fixes
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Outpost is two kinds of protection in one app: it screens the scams that come at you, and it watches the network you live on. Got a text you're not sure about? Paste it in, or add a screenshot, and Outpost tells you plainly whether it looks like a scam, why, and what to do next. Ask Siri — "Check this with Outpost" — for an answer without opening the app. Run a scan and Outpost finds every device on your Wi-Fi: phones, TVs, printers, smart-home gadgets, and the ones you don't recognise. It checks what each device exposes, flags what's genuinely reachable from the internet, and gives you one security score that climbs as your network gets safer. It's also built to stay private. Network scans, your device list, and your history never leave your iPhone. No account, no ad tracking, nothing sold. WHAT YOU GET FREE • Unlimited network scans — never rate-limited • Every device identified in plain English, with open ports and services • A 0–100 security score with a trend over time • See what's exposed to the internet, and step-by-step fixes for your router • Check a link before you tap it — Outpost reads the address without opening it • Check whether a password has leaked, without ever sending the password • Review what your apps quietly do with your data • A home-screen widget, and Simple Mode for anyone who wants three big buttons OUTPOST PRO • Deep scam analysis of messages and screenshots, including live threat data • Block or label unwanted callers, and filter spam texts from unknown senders • Data breach monitoring — get told if your email turns up in a new breach • Guardian: share a simple protection summary with family, or watch theirs • Encrypted filtering DNS to block ads, trackers, and malicious sites • Close internet-exposed ports in one tap — Outpost talks to your router for you • Known-vulnerability (CVE) checks, including flaws under active attack • Confirm from outside your home what's really reachable from the internet • Background monitoring with alerts when something changes • Router Doctor, Device Detective, guided checkups, Time Machine, Weekly Brief • A protection report showing what Outpost actually did for you BUILT FOR FAMILY Simple Mode replaces the app with three large buttons — check a message, check your Wi-Fi, and call someone you trust — so you can set it up for a parent and hand the phone back. Guardian lets you keep an eye on their protection without taking anything over, and only ever shares a score and a count of issues. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Outpost only scans networks you confirm you own — it won't touch a workplace or public Wi-Fi. Network scanning happens entirely on your device. The features that do need the internet are named in the app before you use them: a breach lookup, a link or number reputation check, the optional vulnerability lookup, and the Guardian summary you choose to share. Password checks send only the first five characters of a hash, so the service can't tell which password you checked. Available in English and Spanish. Outpost gives you information and practical guidance — it isn't a guarantee of safety. Always verify unexpected requests through a channel you already trust. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Outpost Pro — 1 month: $4.99 per month Outpost Pro — 1 year: $29.99 per year Outpost Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks the Pro features listed above for the length of the period you choose. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → your name → Subscriptions. Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://outpostsec.app/privacy Additional terms: https://outpostsec.app/terms
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Verdict
iNetPulse and Outpost are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 Outpost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 Outpost. 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 | Outpost |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Dinghai Shengshi Technology Co., Ltd. | JEREMY JAMES HIGHTOWER |
Customer experience
iNetPulse
Outpost
In-app purchases
iNetPulse
- iNetPulse Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- iNetPulse Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
- Lifetime (non-consumable)$29.99
Outpost
- Outpost Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Outpost Pro Yearly$29.991 Year









