Comparison

Kestrel LITE vs DDisk

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

Head to head
About

Kestrel LITE

Analyze network packet capture files directly on your mobile device. Inspect packet details, reassemble TCP streams, and view host and DNS information. Ideal for network engineers and students learning packet analysis.

Highlights
  • Packet list with hex/ASCII inspector
  • TCP stream reassembly
  • Flow records with byte/packet counts
  • Host inventory with DNS resolution
  • Protocol classification
  • Timeline view
  • Chain-of-custody log
Features
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Kestrel Lite is a network packet analyzer for iPhone and iPad — open a PCAP or PCAPNG file, see what's inside, and triage it from your phone or tablet. CORE FEATURES Dashboard with tappable widgets — jump from any metric to the relevant tab Packets list with hex+ASCII inspector and filter syntax (port, host, protocol, length) TCP stream reassembly with full payload view (captures under 1 GB) Flow records with bidirectional byte/packet counts Host inventory with hostname resolution from DNS observed in the capture DNS queries with full A/AAAA/CNAME/MX/TXT response data Protocol classification: TCP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, SSH, FTP, SMTP, TLS, ARP, SMB, mDNS, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, SSDP, QUIC Timeline view of capture activity Chain-of-custody log with SHA-256 file integrity hash PRIVACY GUARANTEE 100% offline — no network access 100% on-device — your captures never leave your device No account required, no sign-in Free with no ads IDEAL FOR Network engineers triaging captures on the go Security analysts doing first-pass review Students learning packet analysis and networking Anyone curious about what's actually in their PCAP files LIMITATIONS PCAP files are processed up to 50,000 packets per capture Raw payload search is not included TCP reassembly disables automatically above 1 GB to protect device memory Upgrade to Kestrel Sight to get: Unlimited packet capacity — no 50,000-packet cap Analyst Bookmarks — flag any packet, flow, host, DNS query, or stream with a note. Bookmarks are included in the PDF export Enhanced IPv6 support — addresses displayed in canonical RFC 5952 form, search matches any textual representation of the same address Refined PDF reports — human-readable durations, complete Top Talkers, paginated bookmarks Refined CSV exports SUPPORT Questions, issues, or feature requests? Email support@tracivex.com — we read every message and use your feedback to guide development.

About

DDisk

Features
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Your files deserve to outlive your apps. DDisk is permanent, encrypted file storage on Arweave - the network built to keep data alive for 200+ years. No subscriptions renting your files back to you. No server that shuts down and takes your memories with it. Upload once, keep forever. PAY ONCE, NOT FOREVER Storage credits start at $4.99 and cover permanent uploads - that's it. One payment funds Arweave's storage endowment, and your file stays online for centuries. Credits are not crypto: they can only be spent on uploads, never withdrawn or traded. ENCRYPTED BEFORE IT LEAVES YOUR PHONE Private files are sealed with AES-256-GCM on your device. Not our servers, not Arweave, not anyone holding a subpoena - nobody can read them but you. Even we can't. A REAL ARWEAVE WALLET, BUILT IN Send and receive AR, manage multiple wallets, add watch-only addresses, and see live network and price data. No separate app needed. FREE TO START Archive up to 3 private files free, forever. Public uploads are always free. Need more room? DDisk Pro removes the limit for $0.99/month or $19.99 once, for life. Stop renting your own files. Download DDisk and archive something that matters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.ddisk.app/terms

Screenshots

Kestrel LITE4 screens
DDisk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kestrel LITE at none against DDisk's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DDisk sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kestrel LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Kestrel LITE versus DDisk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKestrel LITEDDisk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTracivex LLCAdarsh Ron

In-app purchases

None

Kestrel LITE

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

DDisk

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time4
  • Storage Credits Small$4.99
  • Storage Credits Medium$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
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  • Storage Credits Large$19.99

Questions

Is Kestrel LITE free?
Kestrel LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DDisk free?
DDisk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kestrel LITE or DDisk have ads?
Neither Kestrel LITE nor DDisk shows ads.

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