Comparison

TV Presets vs NetPulse

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

Head to head
About

TV Presets

Control your Samsung Smart TV with this app, offering channel presets for instant switching and full iPad support with optimized layouts. It's a perfect replacement for lost remotes or for families seeking simple, shared TV control.

Highlights
  • Full remote control functionality
  • Customizable channel presets
  • Auto-connect on launch
  • Save, import & share preset collections
  • Full iPad support with optimized layouts
  • Wake-on-LAN support
Features
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TV Presets is a professional remote control app for Samsung Smart TVs, featuring powerful channel presets for instant switching, and full iPad support with optimized layouts. Perfect replacement for lost remotes or families who want simple, shared TV control with personalized channel collections. --- WHAT'S INCLUDED Base App • Full remote control functionality • 3 customizable channel presets • Auto-connect on launch • Save, import & share preset collections • Full iPad support with optimized layouts • One-time purchase, no subscription, no ads Premium Upgrade (optional in-app purchase) • Unlock all 48 preset slots • 2 pages of 24 presets each • Perfect for families who want more organization • One-time purchase, yours forever --- FEATURES Full Samsung TV Remote Control • Complete remote functionality for Samsung Smart TVs (2016+) • Volume, channels, navigation, menu access • Faster reconnect when you return to the app • Automatic reconnect when a command needs the TV connection • Wake-on-LAN support for turning TV on remotely • Works well as a primary or replacement remote Channel Presets (3 to 48) • Save favorite channels for one-tap access • No more scrolling through guides or memorizing numbers • Name and color-code each preset for easy recognition • Drag and drop to rearrange and group channels • Copy presets between pages for quick setup • Perfect for Samsung TV Plus, cable, satellite, and OTA channels Unlimited Preset Collections • Create separate collections for different scenarios • Sports, News, Kids, Movies—organize however you want • Export preset layouts to files • Import presets on another device • Share setups with family and friends via AirDrop, email, WhatsApp • Perfect for backups or multi-TV homes Full iPad Support • Optimized layouts for portrait and landscape • View presets and remote controls side-by-side • Large buttons designed for iPad screens • Split-screen layouts put everything within reach • See all 48 presets at once in landscape mode --- PERFECT FOR • Samsung TV Plus and streaming channel fans • Sports enthusiasts switching between games • News watchers who flip channels frequently • Cable, satellite, and over-the-air TV users • Families who want simple shared remote control • Multi-TV homes with different setups per room • Anyone who lost their Samsung remote --- COMPATIBILITY & PRIVACY • Samsung Smart TVs (2016 or newer) • Requires same WiFi network as TV • iOS 17.6 or later (supports iOS 26) • iPhone and iPad Universal app • No account required • No tracking or data collection • All data stays on your device --- SUPPORT Questions or issues? Contact support@semore-software.com *TV Presets is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics. Samsung and Samsung Smart TV are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NetPulse

A powerful network diagnostic suite for professionals. It offers advanced tools like ping, traceroute, DNS queries, and LAN scanning to troubleshoot and analyze network performance. Features include one-tap audits, visual traceroutes, and detailed history logs.

Highlights
  • One-tap network audits (Ping, TCP, DNS, Traceroute)
  • Visual traceroute with IP geolocation
  • LAN and Port scanning
  • Detailed DNS record querying
  • HTTP request inspection
  • Global service latency testing
  • Professional speed tests
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NetPulse - The High-Performance Network Diagnostic Suite Designed for network engineers, sysadmins, and developers, NetPulse provides a comprehensive "Swiss Army Knife" for troubleshooting and performance analysis. 【Advanced Diagnostics】 • One-Tap Audit: Run Ping, TCP, DNS, and Traceroute simultaneously to locate bottlenecks instantly. • Pro Ping: High-precision latency testing with customizable packet size and intervals. • Visual Traceroute: Trace paths with per-hop latency and IP geolocation. 【Network & Security Tools】 • LAN Scanner: Discover all devices on your subnet; view IP/MAC and vendor info. • Port Scanner: Batch scan TCP/UDP ports to verify service availability. • DNS Deep-Dive: Query A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and NS records with custom server support. 【Performance & App Testing】 • HTTP Request Tool: Inspect status codes, headers, and response body metrics. • Service Latency: Real-time access testing for global platforms (GitHub, Netflix, YouTube). • Professional Speed Test: Measure bandwidth, jitter, and packet loss with industry accuracy. 【System & Intelligence】 • IP/MAC Lookup: Instant geolocation and manufacturer OUI data. • History & Analytics: Auto-save test records with detailed filtering and 14-day auto-cleanup. Why Choose NetPulse? • No Bloat: Only 7MB. • Pro UI: Dark Mode & optimized for technical workflows. • Privacy First: No tracking, no ads. This app uses the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Presets4 screens
NetPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Presets at 5.0 against NetPulse's 4.4. NetPulse's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TV Presets sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and NetPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Presets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetPulse has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Presets ships an update fortnightly, NetPulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Presets versus NetPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV PresetsNetPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemore Software金琛 张

Customer experience

TV Presets

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NetPulse

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Presets

One-time2
  • TV-Presets Promotion$7.99
  • TV-Presets Pro$19.99
3 purchases

NetPulse

Subscriptions2
  • NetToolBox Premium (Quarterly)$2.993 Months
  • Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is TV Presets free?
TV Presets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetPulse free?
NetPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Presets or NetPulse?
TV Presets is rated higher. TV Presets averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NetPulse averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do TV Presets or NetPulse have ads?
Neither TV Presets nor NetPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Presets or NetPulse?
TV Presets ships an update fortnightly, and NetPulse every 4 days. Most recently, TV Presets was updated on October 30, 2026 and NetPulse on November 5, 2026.

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