Comparison

Kestrel LITE vs BlueMon

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 iPhone or iPad. Inspect packet details, reassemble TCP streams, and view host inventories and DNS queries. This app operates entirely offline and on-device, ensuring your data privacy.

Highlights
  • Packet list with hex+ASCII inspector
  • TCP stream reassembly
  • Flow records with bidirectional counts
  • Host inventory with DNS resolution
  • Protocol classification
  • Timeline view of capture activity
  • 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

BlueMon

Features
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BlueMonitor is a professional display diagnostic tool for smartphones. Run a full suite of fullscreen tests to inspect your screen for dead pixels, burn-in, color issues, uneven backlight, and touch problems — right on your device. Whether you are buying a used phone, checking a repair, or simply want peace of mind, BlueMonitor gives you clear, fullscreen patterns designed to reveal display defects that are easy to miss in everyday use. HOW IT WORKS Tap Start Testing and move through 18 guided fullscreen tests. Swipe or tap the sides of the screen to go to the next or previous test. Each pattern fills the entire display so you can spot stuck pixels, tinting, banding, and touch dead zones quickly. 18 BUILT-IN TESTS Solid Colors • Red, Green, Blue, White, Black, and Gray fullscreen fills — ideal for finding dead, stuck, or hot pixels. Stripe Patterns • Vertical and horizontal black-and-white stripes • RGB stripe pattern for color channel checks Gradients • Black-to-white gradient for banding and uniformity • Red, green, and blue gradients for tint and color transition issues Advanced Patterns • Pixel grid — inspect individual pixels and subpixel alignment • Color checker — compare color blocks across the screen • Dead pixel test — cycling colors to highlight defective pixels • Burn-in test — detect ghosting and image retention • Touch screen test — verify touch response across the entire display KEY FEATURES • 18 professional display tests in one app • Fullscreen immersive test mode • Simple tap navigation — no complicated setup • Works offline — no account or internet required • Lightweight and fast • Designed for iPhone and iPad PERFECT FOR • Testing a new or used smartphone before purchase • Verifying screen quality after a repair or replacement • Checking for burn-in on OLED displays • Finding dead or stuck pixels • Diagnosing touch screen issues • Comparing display quality between devices BlueMonitor is a practical utility for anyone who cares about display quality. No ads, no subscriptions — just straightforward screen diagnostics when you need them. Note: BlueMonitor is a diagnostic helper tool. Results depend on viewing conditions, brightness settings, and display type. It does not replace professional hardware calibration equipment.

Screenshots

Kestrel LITE4 screens
BlueMon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BlueMon at 16.6 against Kestrel LITE's 18.6. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Kestrel LITE versus BlueMon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKestrel LITEBlueMon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTracivex LLCRoman Paramzin

In-app purchases

None

Kestrel LITE

No in-app purchases

None

BlueMon

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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