Comparison

NetDebug Toolkit vs Network Scanner

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

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About

NetDebug Toolkit

Features
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NetDebug Toolkit is the all-in-one network diagnostics suite for developers, sysadmins, IT teams, and power users. 20 pro-grade tools on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Fast. Focused. No account. No tracking. Diagnose connectivity, DNS, routing, ports, certificates, throughput, and local-network services from one clean interface: NETWORK CORE • Ping : ICMP or HTTP HEAD reachability with timing and packet-loss stats • Traceroute : hop-by-hop route inspection • HTTP(S) Check : status, redirect chain, headers, TLS summary • Speed/Latency Baseline : download/upload presets from 1 MB to 64 MB • iperf3 Client : TCP throughput against an external iperf3 server (upload or download) • Public IP + Geo / ASN / ISP : current WAN IP with carrier and location detail • Path MTU Discovery : largest packet a route carries, black-hole detection, the constricting hop, and safe inner MTU for VPN DNS & DOMAIN • DNS Lookup : forward (host to A/AAAA) and Reverse DNS (IP to PTR), auto-detected from input • DNS Record Explorer : A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV via DNS-over-HTTPS (custom resolver supported) • Whois : RDAP or IANA WHOIS mode, with chained referrals SECURITY & TLS • TLS Certificate Inspector : full chain, validity, SANs, signature algorithm, weak-cert signals • Subnet Calculator : IPv4 and IPv6, usable host range, broadcast, gateway hints PORTS & CONNECTIVITY • Port Scan : custom ports or ranges • TCP/UDP Connect : per-port reachability with built-in UDP profiles (DNS, NTP, SNMP, SIP, RADIUS, TFTP, memcached) • NTP Time Check : clock offset vs. any NTP server with delay, stratum, and leap details • External Port Check : "can the internet reach me?" TCP port-forwarding test from an outside server (open/closed/filtered) • Run History & Trends : every run is saved on-device with charts of latency, speed, and more over time (free; longer retention with a purchase) LOCAL NETWORK • LAN Scan : fast or deep subnet host discovery • mDNS / Bonjour Browser : AirPlay, HomeKit, Matter, printers, SMB, SSH, and more • UPnP / NAT-PMP Discovery : router gateway port-mapping introspection • Wake-on-LAN Sender : send magic packets to wake compatible devices POWER-USER WORKFLOW • Saved Hosts : store frequently used IPs, hostnames, and MAC addresses with per-host tool defaults • My Automation : chain multiple tools into one-tap workflows with a combined PDF, PNG, or text run report • Export & Import : portable JSON files for automations and saved hosts (iOS share sheet, tvOS QR-code download) • Universal Links & Deeplinks : open any tool from a URL with pre-filled inputs, auto-run, and auto-export, e.g. https://netdebug.developerinsider.co/open/ping?target=1.1.1.1&export=pdf • Copy Deeplink : every tool and saved automation can copy its own shareable Universal Link • Built-in tool docs : quick-reference markdown for every tool APPLE TV / tvOS • Full feature parity : every tool, Saved Hosts, My Automation, and all three in-app purchases ship on Apple TV • LAN-only QR-code export : Apple TV serves run reports and JSON exports over a one-shot HTTP server; scan the QR with your phone to download LOCALIZED IN 21 LANGUAGES English, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Hinglish, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese. OPTIONAL IN-APP PURCHASES One-time, non-consumable, with Family-Sharing support and a single Restore Purchases action: • Remove Ads : disable all banner and interstitial ads • Unlimited Automations : lift the free-tier limit • Remove Ads + Unlimited Automations bundle : discounted starter pack Important: Use only on systems and networks you are authorized to test. Results are best-effort and may vary by network conditions, target configuration, and third-party service availability. Questions or bug reports? https://netdebug.app/support.html

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Network Scanner

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Slow Wi-Fi? Unknown devices on your network? Net Inspector gives you the answers — speed test, Wi-Fi scanner, ping, traceroute, port scanner and more, all in one app. Whether you're troubleshooting a dropped connection, checking who's using your Wi-Fi, or testing a server, Net Inspector has the right tool for the job — no laptop, no terminal, no clutter. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ANALYZE YOUR NETWORK Speed Test Measure download, upload, ping and jitter in seconds. Track results over time to see whether you're getting the speed you pay for. Wi-Fi Scanner See every device connected to your network with its IP address, MAC address, vendor and hostname. Spot unknown devices instantly. Wi-Fi Details Check signal strength, channel, BSSID, security type, gateway, DNS and subnet — all at a glance. Port Scanner Find open ports on any host to check exposure and verify your services are running. Ping & Traceroute Diagnose latency, packet loss and routing problems hop by hop. DNS Lookup & Whois Resolve domains, inspect records and look up ownership details. IP Info See your public and local IP, ISP and location in one place. Wake on LAN Wake computers on your network remotely with a single tap. BUILT FOR SPEED AND CLARITY • Clean, modern interface that's easy to read at a glance • Fast results — most tools finish in seconds • Works over Wi-Fi and cellular • Save, export and share your results WHO IT'S FOR • Home users who want to know who's on their Wi-Fi • IT pros and network admins doing on-site diagnostics • Developers testing servers, APIs and open ports • Gamers and streamers chasing lower latency HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Net Inspector and pick a tool 2. Tap once to run the test or scan 3. Read your results — clear, detailed and shareable Your data stays on your device. Net Inspector doesn't collect or sell your network information. Download Net Inspector today and take control of your network. Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15umiFMH0MD1rvnH08AJcG-aomdmQZN90-uFX1J9GcKc/preview?tab=t.0 Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1chead2MSX3kYiz5btW53j6tNAPiwz2Eh6KFlUP9BEpQ/preview?tab=t.0

Screenshots

NetDebug Toolkit4 screens
Network Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Network Scanner at none against NetDebug Toolkit's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. NetDebug Toolkit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Network Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
NetDebug Toolkit versus Network Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetDebug ToolkitNetwork Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVineet ChoudharyMohammed Ali

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NetDebug Toolkit

One-time3
  • Remove Ads (Lifetime)$9.99
  • Unlimited Automations$19.99
  • Unlimited Automations + Remove Ads$24.99
3 purchases

Network Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Promo$14.991 Year
  • Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is NetDebug Toolkit free?
NetDebug Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Scanner free?
Network Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetDebug Toolkit or Network Scanner have ads?
NetDebug Toolkit shows ads; Network Scanner does not.

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