NetPulse vs Nas Player Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
NetPulse ships an update every 4 days, Nas Player Pro every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | NetPulse | Nas Player Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 金琛 张 | Setsuo Sakamoto |
Customer experience
NetPulse
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In-app purchases
NetPulse
- NetToolBox Premium (Quarterly)$2.993 Months
- Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$29.99
Nas Player Pro
- 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









