OniNetwork vs Sentinel
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
Sentinel
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Sentinel is the fastest way to find, activate, and configure IP security cameras and recorders — right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Built for installers, integrators, and IT teams, Sentinel replaces the clunky desktop-only vendor tools with a modern app that just works on the equipment already in your pocket. DISCOVER EVERYTHING ON THE NETWORK • Finds ONVIF and SADP (Hikvision-compatible) devices in seconds • Uses standard multicast, so it sees devices even when their IP is outside your current subnet • Live results as devices respond — no manual refresh • Shows model, firmware, MAC, serial, and current network settings at a glance ACTIVATE NEW DEVICES IN SECONDS • Bring brand-new, uninitialized cameras online without a laptop or serial cable • Set a strong admin password with a built-in strength meter • Encrypted activation handled securely on device RECONFIGURE THE NETWORK, ON SITE • Change a device's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway • Switch between static IP and DHCP • Fix a misconfigured camera without unplugging or factory resets • Note: discovery works across subnets, but changing settings or activating a device requires being on the same subnet as it SECURE BY DESIGN • Credentials stored in the iOS/macOS Keychain — never in plain text • Password policy enforcement to keep every device hardened • Read-only ONVIF discovery; changes are explicit and deliberate WORKS WHERE YOU DO • Native SwiftUI app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Clean, fast interface designed for the field • Built-in troubleshooting guidance when a device won't appear WHY SENTINEL Commissioning a site used to mean dragging a laptop up a ladder, hunting for a serial cable, and juggling one clunky utility per brand. Sentinel puts discovery, activation, and network configuration in a single app that fits in your pocket — so you can walk a site, bring devices online, and hand off a hardened, correctly-addressed network before you pack up. IMPORTANT Sentinel requires Local Network permission to discover devices. On iOS this is requested on first scan — please allow it, or scanning cannot work. Sentinel is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any camera manufacturer. ONVIF is a trademark of the ONVIF consortium. Free to try for 30 days, then a one-time $0.99 purchase https://www.6tsevn.com/sentinel/terms https://www.6tsevn.com/sentinel/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sentinel at none against OniNetwork's shown. OniNetwork's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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 Sentinel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | OniNetwork | Sentinel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAKAHIRO KISHIE | 6tSevn BV |
In-app purchases
OniNetwork
- OniNetwork Pro$3.99
Sentinel
- Keep Full Access$0.99
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