# Network Atlas vs Pling

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pling at 100% against Network Atlas's 0%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Atlas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Pling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Network Atlas ships an update every 2 weeks, Pling every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Atlas | Pling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danny Bolick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168445813) | [Layton Labs AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815163651) |

## 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 |


### Pling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pling-ssh-client-and-sftp/id6761271025)

This app provides a powerful SSH client and push notification platform for managing servers on mobile devices. It offers a full terminal experience, AI command generation, server monitoring, and SFTP file management. Users can also triage notifications and check host status from their Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Full SSH and Mosh terminal emulation, Push notifications for server events, AI-powered command generation, Real-time server monitoring, SFTP file manager, Customizable terminal themes, Split-pane terminals on iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pling Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pling Pro - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Pling Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Atlas free?

Network Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pling free?

Pling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Network Atlas or Pling have ads?

Neither Network Atlas nor Pling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Network Atlas or Pling?

Network Atlas ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pling every 10 days. Most recently, Network Atlas was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pling on October 25, 2026.

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