Comparison

IT Network Toolbox vs SoftScreen

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

Head to head
About

IT Network Toolbox

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IT Network Toolbox is a lightweight network toolbox that helps you quickly understand what’s happening on your connection β€” at home, at work, or on the go. Test latency, discover devices on your LAN, scan ports, trace routes, and measure speed in seconds with a clean, no-nonsense interface. Key features β€’ TCP Ping with history and quick copy β€’ LAN discovery (mDNS/SSDP/NBNS/WSD) to find devices and services β€’ Port Scanner with custom ranges and common ports β€’ Traceroute to visualize the path to any host β€’ Speed Test for download/upload performance Designed for IT pros and curious power users. Free daily usage is available, and you can unlock Lifetime Access with a one-time purchase to remove limits forever β€” no subscription.

About

SoftScreen

Features
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SoftScreen makes screen time easier on your eyes. Choose from comfort filters that reduce blue light, soften harsh contrast, and lower color saturation on any YouTube video. Whether it's bedtime, a long car ride, or just everyday watching, SoftScreen helps reduce visual overstimulation. Built with families in mind: Lock mode prevents accidental taps, skipping, or filter changes while watching. No ads, no tracking β€” your data stays on your device. Premium unlocks 17 additional filters tuned for every moment β€” from focused, reading, to retro, film grain and even calming bubbles. Studies show that blue light and high-contrast screens can affect sleep, mood, and attention. SoftScreen is a simple tool to help β€” one tap, and the screen gets softer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.softscreenapp.com/terms

Screenshots

IT Network Toolbox4 screens
SoftScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

IT Network Toolbox and SoftScreen are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. IT Network Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SoftScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
IT Network Toolbox versus SoftScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIT Network ToolboxSoftScreen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJozsef MahlLitehatch Labs Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IT Network Toolbox

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99
2 purchases

SoftScreen

Subscriptions2
  • SoftScreen Premium$2.991 Month
  • SoftScreen Premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is IT Network Toolbox free?
IT Network Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoftScreen free?
SoftScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IT Network Toolbox or SoftScreen have ads?
Neither IT Network Toolbox nor SoftScreen shows ads.

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