Comparison

Ghost Guard vs HopCount Network Tools

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

Head to head
About

Ghost Guard

Features
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Revolutionize your Safari browsing. Block invasive ads, reclaim your privacy, and unlock a faster, cleaner web experience tailored to your preferences. Intelligent Content Blocking • 20,000+ precision-tuned blocking rules • Eliminate ads from major networks seamlessly • Neutralize tracking ecosystems and data harvesters • Intelligent cookie consent handling • Strip away social media distractions Advanced Privacy Layer • Sensitive Data Shield - Intelligent obfuscation of personal identifiers • Threat Detection - Real-time suspicious site warnings • Trace Elimination - Smart removal of tracking cookies and pixels • URL Parameter Scrubbing - Clean links before sharing Enhanced Browsing Experience • Floating Playback - Watch videos in resizable overlays • Adaptive Playback Control - 0.5x to 4x speed adjustment • Continuous Audio - Audio persists beyond screen lock • Web Bookmark Manager - Organize your favorite pages Content Intelligence • Annotation Framework - Rich multi-layer markup system for text articles • Continuous Feed Mode - Seamless content stream navigation • Multilingual Support - Context-aware translation layer • Reading Highlights - Mark and organize important passages Adaptive Protection Levels • Balanced Mode - Optimal ad/functionality equilibrium • Concentrated Mode - Maximum content restriction • Guardian Mode - Age-appropriate filtering • Accessibility Mode - Enhanced readability and scale Rules Engine & Extensibility • Precision Element Targeting - Granular DOM manipulation • Unbounded Rule Creation - Build your filtering universe • Configuration Portability - Export and sync rulesets • Script Ecosystem Integration - Native automation support Interface & Architecture Contemporary design language with intuitive workflows Comprehensive night mode for all lighting conditions Dashboard widget for activity overview Edge Processing Architecture - Everything stays on your device Zero Telemetry - Absolute privacy by design Registration-Free - Immediate functionality Take Control Reclaim ownership of your browsing environment. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/surfsentry-privacy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/surfsentry-terms

About

HopCount Network Tools

Features
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HopCount is a fast, offline network toolkit built for engineers, students, and anyone working with IP networks. Calculate IPv4 subnets, walk address spaces, split networks, plan VLSM allocations, inspect IPv6 prefixes, generate EUI-64 addresses, and keep essential protocol/reference data close at hand. HopCount is designed for real field use: quick input, readable results, copyable values, and no account or cloud dependency. Features: IPv4 subnet calculator with network, broadcast, usable range, mask, wildcard, and host count Interactive prefix controls and binary bit visualization Previous, next, parent, and split subnet navigation IPv6 prefix tools, compressed/expanded forms, solicited-node multicast, and EUI-64 VLSM planner for right-sized subnet allocation Vendor-aware reference sheets for routing, switching, QoS, ICMP, ports, and CLI commands SSH terminal with saved host-key verification Fully offline, no account required, no data collection HopCount Pro unlocks advanced reference sheets, VLSM planning, IPv6 tools, SSH terminal access, and future Pro features with a one-time purchase. Whether you are in a wiring closet, datacenter aisle, classroom, lab, or certification study session, HopCount keeps the network math and reference details where you need them.

Screenshots

Ghost Guard4 screens
HopCount Network Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ghost Guard at 16.0 against HopCount Network Tools's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Ghost Guard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and HopCount Network Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Ghost Guard versus HopCount Network Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost GuardHopCount Network Tools
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer燕娜 秦Kris Emsoff

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost Guard

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Access$9.997 Days
1 purchases

HopCount Network Tools

One-time1
  • HopCount Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Ghost Guard free?
Ghost Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HopCount Network Tools free?
HopCount Network Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ghost Guard or HopCount Network Tools have ads?
Neither Ghost Guard nor HopCount Network Tools shows ads.

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