OniNetwork vs PiParent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OniNetwork
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Pro-Grade Network Diagnostics in a Modern UI. Built by and for network engineers, OniNetwork delivers highly reliable and advanced network diagnostics in a beautifully simple iOS app. [ Overview ] 1. Field-Ready Deep Data We go beyond basic pings. Get ASN and ISP names in Traceroutes, analyze full SSL certificate chains, and automatically fingerprint device types and vendors in your LAN. We show the data engineers actually want to see. 2. Modern, Developer-First UI Say goodbye to clunky terminal ports. Built with a highly visible dark and neon theme, designed to reduce eye strain during long troubleshooting sessions. One-tap copy for all results makes reporting a breeze. 3. Privacy First & Secure All scan results, target history, and network data are stored strictly locally on your device. No unauthorized tracking, no external server uploads. Safe to use even in strict enterprise environments. [ Toolkit ] - Dashboard & Speed Test: Instantly view your Global IP (IPv4/IPv6), Local IP, Subnet Mask, ISP, and SSID. Run a highly accurate speed test including Ping and Jitter with a single tap. - Ping & Traceroute: Full IPv4 / IPv6 support. Ping calculates packet loss and min/avg/max latency. Traceroute automatically resolves and displays ASN (Autonomous System Number) and ISP names for each hop. - LAN Analyzer (Deep Scan): Rapidly scan connected devices on your Wi-Fi. It retrieves IP/MAC addresses and uses HTTP headers and open ports to intelligently guess device types (Router, NAS, Printer, etc.) and vendors. - Port Scanner: Supports Quick Scan (common ports), Range Scan, and Custom Scan. Automatically maps open ports to standard service names. - DNS Lookup: Query A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, SOA, SRV, and CAA records. Measure query response times and easily switch between public DNS servers (Google, Cloudflare, Quad9, etc.). - SSL Certificate Check: Analyze SSL/TLS certificates for any domain. View the full certificate chain hierarchy, SANs, signature algorithms, and public key details. - Subnet Calculator: Simply input a CIDR (e.g., /24) to instantly calculate Network/Broadcast addresses, Wildcard masks, and usable host ranges. Includes a visual binary representation of the IP. - Wake on LAN (WOL): Send magic packets to registered MAC addresses. Easily wake up your targets with one tap from your saved list or history. [ Privacy Policy & Terms ] OniNetwork prioritizes your privacy. We do not collect, view, or upload your diagnostic data to any external servers. (Note: The free version uses Google AdMob, which may collect device identifiers. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy). The Pro version (In-App Purchase) is a one-time lifetime unlock. Please use this app only on networks and devices you own or have explicit permission to test. --- Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://pu-labs.notion.site/OniNetwork-Official-318d53da0c378
PiParent
Manage your Pi-hole server for enhanced network oversight and parental controls. Organize devices into family groups, schedule internet access, and block specific content categories. Offers advanced features and insights with an optional premium upgrade.
- Network oversight
- Parental controls
- Family group organization
- Scheduled internet access
- Content category blocking
- Pi-hole admin tools
- Family insights
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PiParent gives you ultimate network oversight and effortless parental controls without compromising your family data. Built exclusively to orchestrate your Pi-hole server, PiParent turns raw network rules into seamless, schedule-driven family oversight directly from your iPhone. Take control of screen time, shut down adult content, and reclaim peace of mind-all while remaining 100 percent invisible to third-party analytics and advertisers. ZERO DATA, MAXIMUM PRIVACY Unlike standard parental control apps that track every app open, route your traffic through their servers, and build profiles on your kids, PiParent operates with a strict Zero-Data architecture. NO Servers: The app talks directly to your local Pi-hole. NO Accounts: All preferences stay secure on your phone. NO Analytics: We never track what you tap, see, or view. SECURE STORAGE: Credentials live safely in iOS Keychain. SMART FAMILY GROUPS Stop managing raw IP addresses. Instantly organize your network devices into simple family profiles. Tap Assign to link dynamic clients to specific children, gaming systems, or workspaces. EFFORTLESS SCHEDULES AND BEDTIMES Define healthy digital boundaries that enforce themselves. Set Bedtime windows for any group, and PiParent will automatically lock down internet access at night, re-enabling it only when the sun comes up. Reclaim nightly routines effortlessly. CONTENT CATEGORY BLOCKING Switch off the noisy web. PiParent allows you to activate targeted blocking for specific content profiles with one tap: Social Media and Doomscrolling Streaming Video Services Video Gaming Portals Explicit and Adult Content Gambling and Tracking PIPARENT PLUS (Premium Upgrade) Take command of advanced administration and real-time oversight. Try it free for 7 days! INSTANT DOWNTIME Hit the master override button. One tap instantly severs internet access to any group until you manually turn it back on. Perfect for dinner time, study sessions, or family nights. FAMILY INSIGHTS Discover exactly how your network is behaving. Unlock visual breakdowns of query trends and get a real-time leaderboard of the Top Allowed Domains used by devices in each family group. REWARD TIME Grant bonus screen time without wrecking your permanent schedule. Grant 15, 30, or 60 minutes of unrestricted access that automatically sunsets itself when the timer hits zero. PI-HOLE ADMIN TOOLS Update your Pi-hole Gravity blocklists, flush temporary logs, or restart your DNS resolver remotely directly from the dashboard. Requirements: An active Pi-hole instance running on your local network. Note: PiParent is a remote management dashboard utility that interacts with a user's self-hosted Pi-hole server via API calls over the local network. The app does not implement VPN technologies, does not route user traffic, and does not collect or share any user data. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PiParent at none against OniNetwork's shown. PiParent also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. OniNetwork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PiParent sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OniNetwork ships an update fortnightly, PiParent every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | OniNetwork | PiParent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAKAHIRO KISHIE | Ankur Gupta |
In-app purchases
OniNetwork
- OniNetwork Pro$3.99
PiParent
- PiParent+ Monthly$1.991 Month
- PiParent+ Yearly$9.991 Year
- PiParent+ Lifetime$19.99
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