Comparison

IT Network Toolbox vs MeshRoute

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 • TCP Ping with history and quick copy • LAN discovery (mDNS/SSDP/NBNS/WSD) to find devices and services • Port Scanner with custom ranges and common ports • Traceroute to visualize the path to any host • 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 — no subscription.

About

MeshRoute

Features
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MeshRoute turns nearby Apple devices into a private local network — no router, no hotspot, no internet required. Whether you’re gaming with friends, moving files across devices, or networking in a place with no Wi‑Fi, MeshRoute brings every Apple device onto one shared LAN using Apple’s peer-to-peer wireless technology (the same protocol used by AirDrop). WHAT YOU CAN DO • Host or join a nearby MeshRoute network in seconds • Get a real local IP on every device — apps that work on a normal LAN just work • Play local multiplayer games without a shared Wi‑Fi network • Share files with Mesh Drop Box while you’re connected to the same mesh HOW IT FEELS Open MeshRoute, host a network, and let nearby devicces scan and join. Each device gets an address on your private subnet. From there, ping, play, stream locally, or transfer files, all over a direct device-to-device link. BUILT ON APPLE NETWORKING • Peer-to-peer wireless • Standard IPv4 networking for apps you already use • Optional Mesh Drop Box for session-based file sharing between connected peers Privacy-minded by design: traffic stays between your nearby devices. No account required to start a local mesh.* * Purchases and premium features may use App Store billing. Internet is only needed for optional upgrades, not for local mesh networking. Privacy Policy: https://meshroute.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: MeshRoute is a local device-to-device network, not a VPN service. It doesn't route internet traffic, hide your IP, or change your location. There are no servers, relays, or proxies, your data stays directly between your nearby devices. MeshRoute does not collect, store, or transmit any of your data.

Screenshots

IT Network Toolbox4 screens
MeshRoute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IT Network Toolbox at 17.6 against MeshRoute's 26.0. 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. IT Network Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MeshRoute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
IT Network Toolbox versus MeshRoute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIT Network ToolboxMeshRoute
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJozsef MahlRoutecore LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IT Network Toolbox

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99
2 purchases

MeshRoute

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annually$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

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

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