Comparison

NetBuddy ForensicChef vs NetBox

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

Head to head
About

NetBuddy ForensicChef

Features
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ForensicChef — mobile forensics and data transformation toolkit Quickly import, inspect, transform and export forensic captures and text data on your iPhone or iPad. Build repeatable "recipes" of operations to automate parsing, decoding, filtering and formatting so you can reproduce results reliably and share findings with colleagues. Key features: Import from files or clipboard: accept raw capture files and text (PCAP, base64/hex dumps, CSV, JSON and plain text) via the Share sheet or clipboard. Reusable recipes: chain operations (parse, filter, decode, extract, format) into named recipes that you can save, run and modify. Lightweight operations: common forensic helpers such as hex/base64 decode, timestamp conversion, field extraction, regex search/replace, and CSV/JSON formatting. Secure local exports: export results to local files for secure sharing or archival; temporary-file export ensures reliable access for the system share sheet. Reproducibility: save, export and version recipes so analyses can be repeated and audited. Privacy-first: all processing occurs locally on-device; nothing is uploaded without your explicit action. Who it’s for? Mobile forensics practitioners who need a portable tool for quick parsing and triage. Security analysts and incident responders who want reproducible, shareable transformations of capture or text artifacts. Developers and researchers who need a compact playground for testing parsing and data-extraction logic. Getting started Paste or import a capture/text into the Input. Add operations from the picker and arrange them into a recipe. Run the recipe to produce transformed Output. Export or share results securely when needed. Download ForensicChef to speed up mobile forensic triage, keep analyses reproducible, and share results securely — all from your device.

About

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.

Screenshots

NetBuddy ForensicChef4 screens
NetBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NetBox at $0.99 against NetBuddy ForensicChef's $1.99. NetBox also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NetBuddy ForensicChef costs $1.99 and NetBox $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
NetBuddy ForensicChef versus NetBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetBuddy ForensicChefNetBox
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRick BodnarShenyang Yuzu Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

NetBuddy ForensicChef

No in-app purchases

None

NetBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetBuddy ForensicChef free?
NetBuddy ForensicChef costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetBox free?
NetBox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetBuddy ForensicChef or NetBox have ads?
Neither NetBuddy ForensicChef nor NetBox shows ads.

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