Comparison

NetPulse vs Sunwindow

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

Sunwindow

This app visualizes the entire day's light phases, including golden hour, blue hour, and twilight, for any location and date. It helps photographers and enthusiasts plan shots by showing sun positions and light transitions throughout the year.

Highlights
  • Daylight phase visualization
  • Sun position on map
  • Elevation and azimuth data
  • Yearly light shift chart
  • Customizable reminders
  • Live countdowns
Features
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Built for photographers, made for anyone who loves good light. Pick any place and any date, and SunWindow lays out the whole day: golden hour, blue hour, civil, nautical and astronomical twilight, sunrise, sunset and true night — all computed on your device in seconds. **THE DAY AT A GLANCE** - A single wheel showing every light phase from dawn to dark - Full times table with every transition - Live countdown to the next window **SEE WHERE THE SUN WILL BE** - Sun rays drawn directly on the map - Elevation and azimuth for any moment - Drag the pin anywhere — the whole day recalculates instantly **PLAN THE WHOLE YEAR** - Year chart showing how your light shifts season to season - Find the date when the sun lines up with your shot **NEVER MISS THE LIGHT** - Bell reminders on any phase - Set your own lead time so you arrive early, not late **MADE TO BE LIVED IN** - Background colors shift with the sky - No accounts. No ads. No tracking. **A note on accuracy** SunWindow is a planning guide, not a navigation instrument. Times are computed with standard astronomical algorithms and are accurate to well under a minute for planning purposes, but local terrain, horizon obstructions and atmospheric conditions will shift what you actually see.

Screenshots

NetPulse4 screens
Sunwindow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetPulse at 4.4 against Sunwindow's 3.0. NetPulse also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). Sunwindow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. NetPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Sunwindow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetPulse holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. 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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NetPulse versus Sunwindow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetPulseSunwindow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金琛 张Hexperimental Media Inc

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

Sunwindow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetPulse free?
NetPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sunwindow free?
Sunwindow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetPulse or Sunwindow?
NetPulse is rated higher. NetPulse averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Sunwindow averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NetPulse or Sunwindow have ads?
Neither NetPulse nor Sunwindow shows ads.

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