Comparison

NetPulse vs NetProbe

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

NetPulse4 screens
NetProbe4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NetPulse versus NetProbe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetPulseNetProbe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金琛 张Sylvain Lafrance

Customer experience

NetPulse

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

NetProbe

All ratings1 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
1 purchases

NetProbe

One-time1
  • NetProbe Pro$14.99

Questions

Is NetPulse free?
NetPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetProbe free?
NetProbe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NetPulse or NetProbe?
NetProbe is rated higher. NetPulse averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while NetProbe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NetPulse or NetProbe have ads?
Neither NetPulse nor NetProbe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetPulse or NetProbe?
NetPulse ships an update every 4 days, and NetProbe every 10 days. Most recently, NetPulse was updated on October 1, 2026 and NetProbe on September 25, 2026.

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