Comparison

Net vs NetPulse

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

Head to head
About

Net

Features
Read full description

Net-Check is your all-in-one network companion for lightning-fast internet diagnostics and gaming peace of mind. Beautiful dark-mode dashboards show real-time speed performance, 24h/Week/Month trends, peak download/upload, jitter, packet loss, and live consistency graphs exactly like the pro screenshots you love. Run instant speed tests with one tap β€” see download/upload in Mbps, ping in ms, and a stunning circular gauge. Track major ISPs (AT&T, Comcast, Cox, and more) with live outage status, and regional heatmaps. Dedicated Gaming Mode delivers live server status for Fortnite, League of Legends, CS:GO 2 and dozens more β€” with per-game latency, jitter, packet loss, and one-tap β€œBoost Ping” optimization. Performance Insights give you a 98-style network score, stability %, and troubleshooting tools. Built for gamers, streamers, remote workers, and anyone who hates lag.

About

NetPulse

Features
Read full description

NetPulse gives you a complete WiFi and network toolkit right in your pocket. Whether you're troubleshooting a slow connection, scanning your home network for unknown devices, or running a speed test β€” NetPulse does it all in one clean, fast app. WIFI INFO & SIGNAL QUALITY See your network name (SSID), security type, IP address, subnet, DNS servers, and a real-time signal quality estimate. Share your WiFi as a QR code with one tap. INTERNET SPEED TEST Measure your real download and upload speeds with a built-in speed test. Track your results over time and compare performance across sessions. LAN SCANNER Discover every device connected to your WiFi. See IP addresses, hostnames, and response times across your entire local network in seconds. PING & TRACEROUTE Run live ping tests to any host and see latency in real time. Trace the full route your data takes across the internet with our TCP-based traceroute. DNS LOOKUP Query A, AAAA, and PTR records for any domain. Built directly into the app β€” no third-party service required. PORT SCANNER Scan the 20 most common ports on any host or device. See which services are open and identify potential security issues on your network. IP INFO & WHOIS Get geolocation, ISP, timezone, and organization details for any public IP address. Run Whois/RDAP lookups on any domain to see registration details. SSL CERTIFICATE CHECK Verify the security certificate for any HTTPS site. See subject, issuer, and expiry information at a glance. DATA USAGE MONITOR Set a custom monthly data plan limit and track your network usage by session. Get alerts when you approach your limit. PRO VERSION β€” TRY FREE Go Pro for 24 hours free. Remove all ads, unlock priority speed tests, and access the full network toolkit with no restrictions. Pro plans: β€’ Monthly: $4.99/month β€’ Yearly: $49.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew. Cancel anytime in App Store Settings. NetPulse is built for home users, IT professionals, students, gamers, and anyone who wants to understand and optimize their network connection. No account required. No unnecessary permissions. Just powerful tools that work. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/privacytermsconditionnetpulse/home Apple Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Net4 screens
NetPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Net at none against NetPulse's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Net versus NetPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetNetPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFerdie CorreaAPP TEAM

In-app purchases

None

Net

No in-app purchases

None

NetPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Net free?
Net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetPulse free?
NetPulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Net or NetPulse have ads?
NetPulse shows ads; Net does not.

Other comparisons