IT Network Toolbox vs HA! I'm Home!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
IT Network Toolbox
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IT Network Toolbox is a lightweight network toolbox that helps you quickly understand whatβs 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.
HA! I'm Home!
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HA Im Home detects when you arrive home and instantly triggers your Home Assistant automations β before you even reach the door. HOW IT WORKS The app uses a combination of GPS geofencing and barometric pressure (elevator detection) to know you're almost home. It then connects via Bluetooth Low Energy to a Mac Mini running the HA Im Home daemon, which securely notifies your Home Assistant instance. No cloud servers. No subscriptions. Everything stays on your local network. FEATURES - Automatic arrival detection via GPS + elevator pressure drop - Bluetooth Low Energy β fast, battery-friendly - HMAC-SHA256 authentication β cryptographically secure - Works with any Home Assistant automation - Presence sensor per user β supports multiple family members - Runs silently in the background REQUIREMENTS - Home Assistant instance on your local network - Mac with Bluetooth (always-on, e.g. Mac Mini) - HA Im Home integration installed in Home Assistant - HA Im Home Mac daemon running on your Mac PRIVACY Your location never leaves your device. Authentication secrets are stored only in Home Assistant β never on any external server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HA! I'm Home! at none against IT Network Toolbox's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. IT Network Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HA! I'm Home! asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | IT Network Toolbox | HA! I'm Home! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.2 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jozsef Mahl | Alexander Bogatyrev |
In-app purchases
IT Network Toolbox
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99
HA! I'm Home!
No in-app purchases
Questions
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