Comparison

Network Atlas vs App Preview Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Network Atlas

Visually map all devices connected to your local network. Quickly identify unknown devices, find IP addresses, and troubleshoot connection issues with a user-friendly interface. Respects user privacy by keeping all scanning local.

Highlights
  • Device discovery via multiple methods
  • Detailed device information (IP, MAC, vendor)
  • Open port and service identification
  • Customizable hostnames
  • Native SwiftUI interface
  • Local network scanning
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Get a clear view of every device on your network. Network Atlas scans your local network and shows you exactly what's connected — computers, phones, printers, smart home devices, servers, and everything in between. No command line needed, just a clean Mac app that gets the job done. HOW IT WORKS Click scan. Network Atlas runs five discovery methods in parallel to detect devices across your network. In about 30 seconds, you'll have a complete list with all the details that matter. WHAT YOU'LL SEE • Device names and IP addresses • MAC addresses with vendor identification • Open ports and active services • Hostnames you can customize for easy reference BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD USE → Identify unknown devices showing up on your network → Find the IP address of a printer, NAS, or IoT device → Verify your smart home gear is actually online → Troubleshoot connection issues without guesswork → Keep a mental map of what's running on your LAN A PROPER MAC APP Native SwiftUI interface. Sortable table columns. Search filtering. Detail inspector. Fast, responsive, and fits right in on your Mac. PRIVACY RESPECTING All scanning stays local to your network. No accounts. No cloud sync. No analytics. Optional MAC vendor lookups are the only external requests, and those just match hardware IDs Terms of Use (EULA) -- https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy -- https://zarware.com/privacy/network-atlas manufacturer names.

About

App Preview Recorder

Features
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App Preview Recorder turns a screen recording into a polished App Preview video — formatted to App Store Connect's exact specs — without a Mac or any video editing software. Built for iOS developers and indie makers who want a preview video that looks the part — captions and all. KEY FEATURES • Screen recording with iOS ReplayKit — capture your app in action. • Smart trimming — drag to set the start and end, with real-time preview. • Captions (Pro) — burn text into the video, with position, size and timing you control. • Auto-optimized output — portrait, 30fps, H.264, App Store-ready resolutions. • Length guard — keeps your video within the 15–30 second requirement; clips over 29s are sped up automatically. • One-tap export — save to Photos or share via the share sheet. OUTPUT BUILT FOR APP STORE CONNECT • MP4 / H.264 High Profile, 30fps, portrait • Sizes for 6.7", 6.5" and 5.5" iPhone, and iPad Record, trim, and submit — no desktop tools required. Pro adds captions and removes ads — a one-time purchase, no subscription.

Screenshots

Network Atlas4 screens
App Preview Recorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Network Atlas at none against App Preview Recorder's shown. App Preview Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Atlas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and App Preview Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Atlas ships an update every 2 weeks, App Preview Recorder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Network Atlas versus App Preview Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AtlasApp Preview Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny Bolickseiya kawano

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Network Atlas

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

App Preview Recorder

One-time1
  • Pro (Remove Ads)$3.99

Questions

Is Network Atlas free?
Network Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Preview Recorder free?
App Preview Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Network Atlas or App Preview Recorder have ads?
App Preview Recorder shows ads; Network Atlas does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Atlas or App Preview Recorder?
Network Atlas ships an update every 2 weeks, and App Preview Recorder every 9 days. Most recently, Network Atlas was updated on November 5, 2026 and App Preview Recorder on October 31, 2026.

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