NetPulse vs NetProbe
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/
NetProbe
A comprehensive network diagnostics toolkit offering 54 professional-grade tools for network administrators, developers, and power users. It provides features for network analysis, security, monitoring, and developer utilities, with a free tier and a one-time purchase for all pro tools.
- 54 professional-grade network diagnostic tools
- Free tools include IP, Ping, DNS Lookup, and more
- 47 Pro tools available via one-time purchase
- Network analysis, security, monitoring, and developer utilities
- Global search and searchable history
- Cross-platform support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Report export and tool chaining
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NetProbe is a comprehensive network diagnostics toolkit for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whether you're a network administrator, developer, or power user, NetProbe puts 54 professional-grade tools at your fingertips. 7 FREE TOOLS - My IP — View your public and local IP addresses with geolocation - Ping — Measure latency and packet loss to any host in real time - DNS Lookup — Query A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, NS, and SOA records - Port Reference — Searchable database of well-known ports and services - Whois — Look up domain registration, ownership, and expiration dates - IP Geolocation — Locate any IP with country, city, ISP, and AS number - Public DNS — Directory of public DNS servers with search and filtering 47 PRO TOOLS (one-time purchase unlocks all) Network & Discovery: - Traceroute, Traceroute Map, Multi-Ping, Port Scanner, Port Checker - Speed Test, Network Scanner, Reverse DNS, Reverse IP - DNS Propagation, ASN Lookup, Wake-on-LAN - Router Info, ARP Table, WiFi Analyzer (macOS only) - Network Interfaces, Bonjour Browser, SSDP Browser, MAC Vendor Lookup Security & Privacy: - SSL Inspector, SSL Expiry Monitor, HTTP Headers, Security Score - DNS Leak Test, Password Leak Check, Email Headers, IP Blocklist Monitoring: - Bandwidth Monitor, Connection Monitor, Outage Detector - Dashboard, Network Timeline Utilities & Developer: - Tool Chain, Profiles, Report Export - JSON Formatter, Base64 Tool, URL Encoder, JWT Decoder - Epoch Converter, QR Generator, User-Agent Parser, Regex Tester - HTTP Status Codes, CIDR Calculator, VLSM Calculator, Network Calculator TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Every Pro tool includes 5 free trial uses — no account required, no strings attached. KEY FEATURES - Global search — find tools and history results instantly - Works natively on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - All results saved in searchable history with rerun support - Profiles — save hosts and run diagnostics with one tap - Tool Chain — run multiple diagnostics in sequence on a single host - Report Export — generate shareable diagnostic reports - Light and dark mode support - No ads, no tracking, no account required - All diagnostics run directly from your device Terms of use: https://www.myrcbox.com/netprobe/#terms Privacy policy: https://www.myrcbox.com/netprobe/#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NetProbe at 5.0 against NetPulse's 4.4. NetPulse's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). 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
Both are free to download. NetPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and NetProbe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NetProbe 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.
NetPulse ships an update every 4 days, NetProbe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetPulse | NetProbe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 金琛 张 | Sylvain Lafrance |
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
NetProbe
- NetProbe Pro$14.99









