Comparison

NetPulse vs CENFC

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

CENFC

This advanced toolkit allows you to scan, identify, and analyze NFC tags directly on your device. It supports various NFC protocols, enables memory dumping, and allows for reading and writing NDEF messages. Additionally, it can read electronic passports and offers raw communication capabilities for developers.

Highlights
  • NFC tag scanning and identification
  • Full NFC tag memory dumping
  • NDEF message creation, reading, and writing
  • Electronic passport (eMRTD) reader
  • Raw APDU command communication
  • Protocol analysis tools (Hex Converter, CRC Calculator)
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CENFC is an advanced NFC toolkit for iOS. Scan, identify, dump, and analyze NFC tags — all processed locally on your device with zero data collection. SCANNER Instantly identify NFC tags through ATQA/SAK lookup and protocol probing. Supports ISO 14443, ISO 18092 (FeliCa), and ISO 15693. Accurately detects chip variants and card families, displaying UID, protocol details, and iOS operability status at a glance. MEMORY DUMP Read the complete memory of any operable NFC tag. Browse page-by-page and block-by-block breakdowns with parsed NDEF content. Export dumps in hex, JSON, or raw binary for forensic analysis or backup. NDEF READ & WRITE Create, read, and write NDEF messages to compatible tags. Supports Text, URI, Smart Poster, MIME, and External record types. Build multi-record messages from scratch and write them directly to any writable tag. PASSPORT READER Read electronic passports and travel documents (eMRTD) via BAC authentication. Enter MRZ data to securely access data groups — including MRZ, face image, additional personal details, and security objects. Perform Active Authentication to verify chip genuineness. RAW COMMUNICATION Send custom APDU commands directly to NFC tags. Full ISO 7816 APDU support with complete command logging — built for developers and researchers. PROTOCOL TOOLS - Hex Converter — Convert between hex, decimal, binary, and ASCII - CRC Calculator — Compute CRC_A and CRC_B per ISO 14443-3 - ATQA/SAK Lookup — Identify card type from raw protocol parameters - Access Bits Decoder — Decode sector-level permissions - BER-TLV Parser — Parse and visualize TLV data structures OPEN SOURCE & PRIVACY FIRST CENFC is fully open source — inspect every line of code yourself. Every NFC operation runs entirely on-device. No data leaves your phone. No servers. No account required. Requires iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability.

Screenshots

NetPulse4 screens
CENFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CENFC at 5.0 against NetPulse's 4.4. CENFC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). NetPulse's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. NetPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. CENFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CENFC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetPulse ships an update every 4 days, CENFC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NetPulse versus CENFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetPulseCENFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金琛 张子衎 王

Customer experience

NetPulse

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

CENFC

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NetPulse

Subscriptions2
  • NetToolBox Premium (Quarterly)$2.993 Months
  • Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
None

CENFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetPulse free?
NetPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CENFC free?
CENFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetPulse or CENFC?
CENFC is rated higher. NetPulse averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while CENFC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do NetPulse or CENFC have ads?
Neither NetPulse nor CENFC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetPulse or CENFC?
NetPulse ships an update every 4 days, and CENFC every 3 days. Most recently, NetPulse was updated on July 8, 2026 and CENFC on September 19, 2026.

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