Comparison

NetPulse vs Nas Player Pro

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

Head to head
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/

About

Nas Player Pro

Access and stream media directly from SMB servers on your local network. Enjoy fast playback of videos, music, images, and documents with integrated file management and an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Seamless SMB streaming
  • Automatic smart cover artwork
  • Recursive 'Play All' for sequential playback
  • Hybrid multi-reader for various media types
  • Ultra-fast image viewer
  • Integrated file management
  • Intuitive setup
Features
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High-Speed SMB Streaming & Viewer Turn your NAS into the ultimate media center. Nas Player Pro is an advanced utility designed for direct access and seamless streaming of videos and documents from SMB servers (Windows shared folders, NAS, Time Capsule, etc.) on your local network. 【Key Features】 • Seamless SMB Streaming: Experience zero-wait playback for large video files on your NAS (SMB) thanks to our proprietary proxy technology. • Media-Optimized Smart Covers: Automatically scans folders for artwork during music playback. The smart engine searches both the current folder and sub-folders to find and display the perfect album cover. • Recursive "Play All": Long-press any folder to instantly scan all sub-directories and enjoy uninterrupted, sequential playback of your music and video collections. • Hybrid Multi-Reader: A comprehensive solution for all your media needs—from videos and music to images (manga/comics), text files, and even PDFs. • Ultra-Fast Image Viewer: Browse images inside compressed archives (Zip/Rar) or folders at lightning speed, eliminating frustrating buffering. • Integrated File Management: Effortlessly manage and navigate local iOS files and remote NAS files within a single, unified interface. • Intuitive User Experience: No complex setup required. Simply enter your host information to gain immediate access to your entire library. • "Pro-Grade Utility": We've stripped away the unnecessary to focus on one thing: providing you with the fastest possible access to your files. Supported Formats • Video: mp4, wmv, mkv, mov, ts, avi (High bitrate TS supported) • Audio: mp3, wav • Images/Comics: jpg, jpeg, png, webp, bmp, zip, rar, cbz, cbr • Documents: pdf, txt, log, md, json, py, c, cpp, java, yaml, epub • Subtitles: srt, ass

Screenshots

NetPulse4 screens
Nas Player Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NetPulse at Free against Nas Player Pro's $4.99. NetPulse also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). Nas Player Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On 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

NetPulse is free to download; Nas Player Pro costs $4.99 up front. NetPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Nas Player Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nas Player Pro 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of NetPulse's written reviews are positive against 50% of Nas Player Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetPulse ships an update every 4 days, Nas Player Pro every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NetPulse versus Nas Player Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetPulseNas Player Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金琛 张Setsuo Sakamoto

Customer experience

NetPulse

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

Nas Player Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NetPulse

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

Nas Player Pro

One-time4
  • 開発者への寄付(500円)$2.99
  • 開発者への寄付(1000円)$5.99
  • 開発者への寄付(2000円)$11.99
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  • 開発者への寄付(5000円)$29.99

Questions

Is NetPulse free?
NetPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nas Player Pro free?
Nas Player Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetPulse or Nas Player Pro?
Nas Player Pro is rated higher. NetPulse averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Nas Player Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NetPulse or Nas Player Pro have ads?
Neither NetPulse nor Nas Player Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetPulse or Nas Player Pro?
NetPulse ships an update every 4 days, and Nas Player Pro every 10 days. Most recently, NetPulse was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nas Player Pro on November 5, 2026.

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