# Network Atlas vs App Preview Recorder

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Atlas | App Preview Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-atlas/id6755725328/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danny Bolick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168445813) | [seiya kawano](https://appshunter.io/developer/383021944) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Atlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-atlas/id6755725328)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### App Preview Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-preview-recorder/id6758525465)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Remove Ads) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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