Comparison

Topology Lens vs LanPulse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Topology Lens

Features
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Topology Lense lets you scan entire subnets from your iPhone or iPad. With visual progress tracking, supporting ping, TCP port pcanning, subnet discovery, service detection,Visual progress Exportable Results. TopologyLens is designed with privacy at its core. All your data stays on your device โ€“ we never see it, collect it, or transmit it anywhere.

About

LanPulse

Features
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LanPulse brings essential network tools together in one fast, native, local-first app for iPhone and iPad. Scan your local network, inspect active hosts, check open ports, run DNS lookups, inspect TLS certificates, launch a traceroute, monitor latency, wake a machine with Wake-on-LAN, and keep an eye on your infrastructure from a clean real-time dashboard. It is built for sysadmins, IT technicians, consultants, makers, and homelab enthusiasts who want serious network tools in their pocket. Core features: - LAN scanner with detailed host views - Multi-Ping and real-time monitoring - Dashboard with trends and recent network events - Port scanner with detected services - Full DNS lookup - TLS inspector and batch checks - Visual traceroute - SNMP browser - Wake-on-LAN - Wi-Fi analyzer - Whois, subnet calculator, and LAN speed test - Local vault for credentials and TOTP codes Product model: - Free: Scanner, Dashboard, Multi-Ping, DNS Lookup, Wi-Fi Analyzer, and read-only timeline or journal - Pro: Port Scanner, TLS, Traceroute, SNMP, Whois, LAN Speed Test, Watchlist, Vault, advanced exports, and richer widgets - No subscription: one-time Pro unlock with a 14-day free trial Privacy: LanPulse is designed to be local-first. Network data, technical history, and sensitive items stay on the device. No ad tracking, no third-party analytics, and no marketing collection. When a feature needs an external lookup, the action is started explicitly by the user. LanPulse helps you diagnose, inventory, and monitor a local network with a clear, fast, and privacy-conscious workflow.

Screenshots

Topology Lens3 screens
LanPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Topology Lens at none against LanPulse's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LanPulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Topology Lens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Topology Lens versus LanPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopology LensLanPulse
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin WilkieMathieu Inkimo

In-app purchases

None

Topology Lens

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LanPulse

One-time1
  • LanPulse Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Topology Lens free?
Topology Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LanPulse free?
LanPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Topology Lens or LanPulse have ads?
Neither Topology Lens nor LanPulse shows ads.

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