SocketChat vs myscan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SocketChat
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This is a TCP/UDP network protocol debugging tool that makes network debugging as easy as chatting with friends, turning tedious network debugging into something fun. γCore Featuresγ β’ TCP/UDP Server Create local servers that listen on specified ports and accept client connections. Configure auto-reply (reply to any message or pattern-matched messages). β’ TCP/UDP Client Connect to local or remote servers for real-time message sending and receiving. Supports connection status monitoring and automatic reconnection. β’ Message Formats Supports three formats: plain text, hexadecimal, and Base64. Configurable text encoding (UTF-8, etc.). β’ DNS Query Query common DNS servers like Google DNS, Cloudflare DNS, and 114 DNS to resolve domain records. β’ Replay Testing Supports message replay: save your sent messages and automatically resend them every second.
myscan
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myscan is a fast, simple local network scanner for iPhone and iPad. Use it to discover hosts on your network and check common ports with real-time output while scanning. The app is built for practical diagnostics: quick checks, clear results, and an interface that stays responsive during long scans. Key features: Local subnet host scanning Port scanning with live output Open and closed result visibility during scan Progress display and estimated time left Save scan results for later review Configurable scan behavior and range Privacy-first design: No user account required No personal data collection by the developer No tracking No selling or sharing of personal data myscan is intended for legitimate network administration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on networks you own or are authorized to test.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myscan at none against SocketChat's 1. myscan also leads on ads (none vs shown). SocketChat's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SocketChat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. myscan asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SocketChat | myscan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd | Oussama Elhajoui |
In-app purchases
SocketChat
- Remove Limitations$9.99
myscan
No in-app purchases









