Comparison

PrXpice vs 404 Network

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

Head to head
About

PrXpice

Features
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Multi-VM - Connect to multiple VMs simultaneously across different servers - Session switching via top indicator pill (tap dots) - Configurable VM switch hotkey (Ctrl/Cmd/Opt/Disabled) in Settings Input - Hardware keyboard forwarding - Mouse (absolute + relative) forwarding - Touch input - Soft keyboard with accessory bar - Mouse scroll wheel Audio - SPICE playback channel (audio from VM) - SPICE record channel (mic to VM) EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

404 Network

Features
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404 Network is the most comprehensive network diagnostics toolkit for iOS and macOS. Whether you're a network engineer troubleshooting connectivity or a security enthusiast auditing your home network, 404 gives you professional-grade tools in a beautiful native app. CORE TOOLS (FREE) • Real ICMP Ping with live latency charts • Visual Traceroute with hop-by-hop analysis • DNS Lookup with multiple server comparison • Speed Test with ISP detection • WiFi Info with signal strength monitoring • Port Scanner with service detection • Network Discovery with live topology map • Wake-on-LAN for remote device power • HTTP Probe for web server testing • Whois domain lookup PRO FEATURES • 70+ network diagnostic tools • Unlimited saved devices with background monitoring • Full port scan results with banner grabbing • 30-day diagnostic history with CSV/JSON/PDF export • Color tags, device groups, and topology presets • Community speed map — compare ISP performance in your area • Security Audit with vulnerability detection • WiFi Channel Analyzer • Smart Home device diagnostics • LAN Speed Test and Micro Speed Logger PRO+ ADVANCED • AI Assistant powered by Claude or on-device Apple Intelligence • AI-guided Security Audit and Penetration Test flows • Remote Sensor dispatch — run tools from multiple network vantage points • BLE Scanner Pro with GATT exploration and characteristic writing • NFC Toolkit — read, write, and clone-detect NFC tags • SSH Tester, SNMP Walker, Credential Checker • Subdomain Finder, CORS Checker, CSP Analyzer • Packet Crafter, Payload Library, Directory Scanner PRIVACY FIRST • No ads. No tracking. No analytics. • All network data stays on your device • Community features are opt-in with location rounded to ~500m • AI features require your own API key — we never see your data • Full GDPR compliance with data export and deletion

Screenshots

PrXpice3 screens
404 Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrXpice at fortnightly against 404 Network's monthly. PrXpice also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PrXpice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and 404 Network sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrXpice ships an update fortnightly, 404 Network monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PrXpice versus 404 Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrXpice404 Network
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDamian LeeChristine Martin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PrXpice

Subscriptions2
  • PrXpice Monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PrXpice Yearly subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

404 Network

Subscriptions2
  • Pro+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro+ Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • 404 Pro$9.99

Questions

Is PrXpice free?
PrXpice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 404 Network free?
404 Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PrXpice or 404 Network have ads?
Neither PrXpice nor 404 Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrXpice or 404 Network?
PrXpice ships an update fortnightly, and 404 Network monthly. Most recently, PrXpice was updated on September 10, 2026 and 404 Network on September 13, 2026.

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