Kestrel LITE vs Network Scanner Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Network Scanner Toolkit
Discover all devices on your WiFi network, including their names, IP, and MAC addresses. This comprehensive toolkit offers subnet calculations, port scanning, traceroute, and DNS lookups. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features like camera detection and speed tests.
- Device discovery (name, IP, MAC)
- Subnet calculator
- Port scanner
- Traceroute with map
- DNS lookup
- Bonjour monitor
- Pro features: camera find, speed test
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See every device on your WiFi. Free — no ads, no subscription. Network Scanner Toolkit finds everything on your network in seconds: name, IP, MAC address, and manufacturer — even devices that hide from ping. One-letter capability tags show you at a glance which devices are pingable, run a web interface, speak Bonjour or UPnP, or serve as your gateway. Tap any device to ping it, open its admin page in-app, rename it, favorite it, or mark it for later. New devices get flagged automatically, so an unfamiliar gadget on your WiFi never slips past you. A full network toolbox — free: • LAN Scanner — fast sweep with smart device naming, custom names & icons, new-device badges • Subnet Calculator — CIDR math, IP-in-subnet checks, VLSM splitting, range-to-CIDR aggregation. A tool most paid apps don't have. • Port Scanner — presets, custom ranges, or all 65,535 ports • Traceroute — every hop geolocated on a live map with latency charts • Ping — live graph, configurable payload size and interval • DNS Lookup — A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, SOA, PTR & SRV records, custom resolvers, DNSSEC check • Whois — full registry data with referral chasing • Bonjour Monitor — watch services appear and disappear in real time • Network Info — IP, router, DNS, IPv6, data usage, SSID • History — every scan and test saved automatically; reopen scans as fully interactive device lists Toolkit Pro — one purchase, yours forever: • Find Cameras — sweep your network for security cameras using RTSP, ONVIF, and vendor fingerprints, with honest three-tier confidence ratings. Know what's watching on any WiFi you join. • Speed Test — live download and upload graphs in Mbps and MB/s • Security Audit — Audit your own network's security to find risky or exposed services • Bluetooth Scanner — Scan for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices, see their signal strength, maker, and type, and use Find mode's hot/cold proximity meter or the radar view to locate one • Wake-on-LAN — power on your PC or NAS from the couch • Export & share — CSV and PDF reports of any scan or test • Themes — Phosphor, Amber, Synthwave, and more Private by design. No account, no analytics, no tracking — your scans and history never leave your device. Whether you're a network engineer, a tinkerer, or you just want to know what that mystery device on your WiFi is — this is the scanner that respects both your time and your wallet. Download free. Upgrade once if you want the Pro tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kestrel LITE at none against Network Scanner Toolkit's 1. Network Scanner Toolkit's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Network Scanner Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kestrel LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kestrel LITE against 5.0 for Network Scanner Toolkit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Kestrel LITE ships an update every 2 months, Network Scanner Toolkit every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Kestrel LITE | Network Scanner Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tracivex LLC | Sawhorn LLC |
In-app purchases
Kestrel LITE
No in-app purchases
Network Scanner Toolkit
- Toolkit Pro$1.99
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