NetDebug Toolkit vs LinkControl for OpenLinkHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
NetDebug Toolkit
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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
LinkControl for OpenLinkHub
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LinkControl brings OpenLinkHub directly to your iPhone. Monitor temperatures and fan speeds, adjust cooling profiles, control RGB lighting, and manage supported headsets ā without a cloud service, ads, or a user account. Everything at a glance ⢠View CPU, GPU, and sensor temperatures in real time ⢠Monitor fan speeds and active profiles ⢠Check device, firmware, and channel information Direct control ⢠Change fan profiles globally or per channel ⢠Configure RGB effects, colors, brightness, and speed ⢠Manage RGB ports and individual fan channels ⢠Create and activate custom OpenLinkHub profiles Headset control ⢠Detect the HS80 RGB Wireless and other supported headsets ⢠Adjust a full 10-band equalizer ⢠View battery level and connection status ⢠Configure the sleep timer and microphone LED OpenLinkHub Virtual Audio must be enabled on the server for equalizer playback. Private by design LinkControl connects directly to your own OpenLinkHub installation on the local network. There is no registration, advertising, tracking, or mandatory cloud service. For remote access, you can use an existing private network connection such as Tailscale. Flexible ⢠English or German interface ⢠Optionally follow the system language automatically ⢠Built-in demo mode for exploring the app without hardware ⢠Automatic reconnection to your most recent OpenLinkHub instance An accessible OpenLinkHub installation is required. LinkControl is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with Corsair or the OpenLinkHub project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkControl for OpenLinkHub at none against NetDebug Toolkit's 3. LinkControl for OpenLinkHub also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). NetDebug Toolkit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. NetDebug Toolkit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LinkControl for OpenLinkHub asks for nothing beyond the download.
NetDebug Toolkit ships an update monthly, LinkControl for OpenLinkHub daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetDebug Toolkit | LinkControl for OpenLinkHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vineet Choudhary | Pierre Lehmann |
In-app purchases
NetDebug Toolkit
- Remove Ads (Lifetime)$9.99
- Unlimited Automations$19.99
- Unlimited Automations + Remove Ads$24.99
LinkControl for OpenLinkHub
No in-app purchases
Questions
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