Comparison

NetMonitor vs Secure Wi

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

Head to head
About

NetMonitor

This app offers a comprehensive suite of 10 professional network diagnostic tools that run entirely on your device. It allows users to scan networks, discover devices, trace routes, and test speeds without any cloud reliance, ads, or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • 10 professional network tools
  • On-device operation, no cloud
  • Device discovery with multi-phase engine
  • Visual network topology map
  • Ping, Traceroute, Speed Test, DNS Lookup
  • Background scanning and widgets
  • Network event timeline
Features
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10 professional network tools. Zero cloud. Zero ads. Zero subscriptions. Everything runs locally on your Mac. NetMonitor is a complete network monitoring and diagnostics toolkit built for macOS. Scan your network, discover every connected device, trace routes across the globe, and diagnose issues in seconds — all without creating an account or sending a single byte off your machine. WHO IT'S FOR • Network admins — Monitor infrastructure and catch rogue devices • Developers — Debug connectivity, inspect DNS, scan ports • Homelab enthusiasts — Map your entire network and track every device NETWORK DASHBOARD See your entire network at a glance. A live health score grades your connection quality in real time, combining latency, packet loss, and DNS responsiveness into a single number. Monitor gateway reachability, public IP, ISP details, and live connection events — all in one view. DEVICE DISCOVERY Find devices other apps miss. NetMonitor's multi-phase scanning engine uses ARP, Bonjour, TCP probes, and reverse DNS to build a complete picture of your network. See IP and MAC addresses, vendor names, open ports, running services, and connection history for every device. 10 BUILT-IN DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS • Ping — ICMP with TCP fallback, live latency graphs, and packet statistics • Traceroute — Hop-by-hop path analysis with timing • GeoTrace — Visual traceroute plotted on a world map • World Ping — Test reachability from 20+ global nodes simultaneously • Port Scanner — TCP scanning with preset and custom port ranges • DNS Lookup — Query A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, and CNAME records • Speed Test — Download and upload throughput with peak speed and jitter tracking • WiFi Heatmap — Walk-around signal survey with floorplan overlay • WHOIS — Domain registration and ownership lookup • Bonjour Browser — Discover mDNS services on your network WIFI HEATMAPPING Import a floorplan or use freeform mode, then walk around to map signal strength across your space. Identify dead zones and optimize access point placement with real data instead of guesswork. GEOTRACE See the physical path your traffic takes. GeoTrace plots each hop on a satellite map so you can visualize routing across cities, countries, and continents. IPHONE COMPANION Connect to NetMonitor on your iPhone over your local network via Bonjour. Synchronize devices, run remote diagnostics, and monitor your network from either platform. No cloud relay — communication stays on your LAN. TIMELINE & EVENT HISTORY Every scan, device change, and network event is logged. Scroll back through your network history to spot patterns, track when devices appeared or disappeared, and review past diagnostics. No data ever leaves your device. No analytics. No tracking. Just tools that work.

About

Secure Wi

Features
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Is your Wi-Fi safe? Secure Wi-Fi instantly scans your network, detects vulnerabilities, and gives you a clear security score so you always know if your connection is protected. [ONE-TAP SECURITY SCAN] Run a comprehensive network analysis with a single tap. Secure Wi-Fi performs multiple checks in real time and delivers results in seconds, no technical knowledge required. [6-POINT DEEP ANALYSIS] Every scan covers six critical security layers: • Network type detection (Wi-Fi vs. Cellular) • Encryption check (WPA2/WPA3 verification) • VPN status detection • DNS configuration analysis • Captive portal detection • Public IP address lookup [SECURITY SCORE] Get a clear 0–100 score after every scan. Instantly understand how safe your connection is green means safe, yellow means caution, red means risk. [RISK DETECTION & ALERTS] Spot vulnerabilities like open networks, missing VPN, unsafe DNS, and captive portals before they become a problem. Know exactly what to fix and why. [CONTINUOUS PROTECTION] Enable background monitoring to stay protected at all times. Get notified automatically when you connect to a risky network or when your security status changes. [SCAN HISTORY] Review all your past scans with detailed breakdowns. Track how your network security has changed over time and across different locations. [ON-DEVICE PRIVACY] All analysis happens locally on your device. Your network data, scan results, and personal information never leave your phone. No tracking, no ads, no data collection. [BUILT FOR EVERYONE] Whether you're at a coffee shop, airport, hotel, or office. Secure Wi-Fi helps you make informed decisions about every network you connect to. Simple enough for anyone, detailed enough for experts. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Secure Wi-Fi offers a Premium subscription that unlocks unlimited scans, continuous protection, real-time alerts, detailed reports, and full scan history. • Monthly Premium: Billed monthly • Annual Premium: Billed annually (includes 14-day free trial) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://keremturkozu.github.io/secure-wifi-privacy.html

Screenshots

NetMonitor4 screens
Secure Wi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Secure Wi at Free against NetMonitor's $4.99. NetMonitor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Secure Wi is free to download; NetMonitor costs $4.99 up front. Secure Wi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. NetMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetMonitor ships an update every 2 weeks, Secure Wi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NetMonitor versus Secure Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetMonitorSecure Wi
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn CraneKerem Turkozu

In-app purchases

None

NetMonitor

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Secure Wi

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access$5.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NetMonitor free?
NetMonitor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secure Wi free?
Secure Wi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetMonitor or Secure Wi have ads?
Neither NetMonitor nor Secure Wi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetMonitor or Secure Wi?
NetMonitor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Secure Wi every 2 months. Most recently, NetMonitor was updated on October 31, 2026 and Secure Wi on October 6, 2026.

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