Comparison

404 Network vs MTRay

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

Head to head
About

404 Network

This app offers a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for iOS and macOS. It provides professional-grade features for network engineers and security enthusiasts, with options for advanced AI assistance and remote diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Real ICMP Ping with live latency charts
  • Visual Traceroute with hop-by-hop analysis
  • DNS Lookup with multiple server comparison
  • Port Scanner with service detection
  • AI Assistant powered by Claude or Apple Intelligence
  • Remote Sensor dispatch
  • NFC Toolkit
Features
Read full description

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 TERMS OF USE Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MTRay

Read full description

Troubleshoot connectivity, inspect certificates, look up domain registration data, and measure network performance with MTRay on iOS and macOS. Use individual tools for a quick check, or combine probes into reusable JavaScript reports with MTRay Pro. **INCLUDED FREE** • Ping, TCP Port Scan, and text-based Traceroute, with automatic IPv4/IPv6 selection for Ping and Traceroute • SSL/TLS Inspection: certificates, protocol, cipher, handshake timings, and certificate trust evaluated by your device • HTTP Simple and DNS Simple for everyday requests and lookups • Connection Timeline: DNS → TCP → TLS → Request → Transfer • WHOIS queries and RDAP domain registration lookups; available details depend on the registry • iPerf3 client: TCP/UDP upload and download tests, configurable UDP target rate, and optional username/password/RSA public-key authentication • iPerf3 results include throughput and, when available, retransmissions, RTT, UDP jitter/loss, CPU usage, and server output • Connection Quality: latency, packet loss, and jitter over repeated probes • Offline IP geolocation with a map, Wake-on-LAN, and subnet calculations • Network interfaces, routing tables, and ARP/NDP neighbors • TCP, UDP, and WebSocket communication **MTRay Pro — ONE-TIME PURCHASE** The following features require Pro: • MTR (My Traceroute): continuous route probing with per-hop loss and latency statistics • Script: run built-in examples, edit custom JavaScript workflows, and save named scripts for reuse • SSL Certificate Monitor: check certificate expiry across multiple hosts • HTTP Advanced: HTTP/2 and HTTP/3, proxy settings, ECH, custom resolvers, verbose diagnostics, and curl command import/export • DNS Advanced: custom servers and record types, including DoH, DoT, and DoQ • Bonjour Browser for local network services • Traceroute Route Map with geographic hops • Export and share results; iCloud bookmark sync Buy once to unlock Pro on both iOS and macOS. No subscription. **SCRIPT EXAMPLES — Pro REQUIRED TO RUN** Start with Network Diagnostics, Multi-Host Health Check, DNS + Traceroute, Port Scanner, HTTP API Test, TLS Inspection, Domain Registration, or IP Geolocation. The Network Diagnostics example checks DNS, Ping, TLS, HTTP, and Traceroute independently. Built-in APIs cover DNS, Ping, Traceroute, HTTP, TCP port scanning, SSL/TLS inspection with certificate trust, WHOIS, domain RDAP, and offline IP geolocation. Set timeouts, catch JavaScript errors, format JSON, and generate Markdown or plain-text reports. Adapt the examples to your own diagnostic workflow. **WHO IT’S FOR** Network engineers, developers, IT professionals, and anyone who wants to examine connectivity and network services directly. **PRIVACY & NETWORKING** No account required. No ads. Diagnostic probes contact their target hosts and services; WHOIS/RDAP queries contact registration services. IP geolocation uses a bundled offline database. Local network tools require appropriate access. See the privacy policy and App Store privacy labels for data-handling details.

Screenshots

404 Network4 screens
MTRay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: 404 Network at 5 against MTRay's 3. MTRay's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 404 Network sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MTRay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

404 Network ships an update weekly, MTRay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
404 Network versus MTRay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter404 NetworkMTRay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristine MartinChill Information Technology Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

404 Network

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

MTRay

One-time1
  • MTRay Pro$7.99

Questions

Is 404 Network free?
404 Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTRay free?
MTRay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 404 Network or MTRay have ads?
Neither 404 Network nor MTRay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 404 Network or MTRay?
404 Network ships an update weekly, and MTRay every 8 days. Most recently, 404 Network was updated on October 12, 2026 and MTRay on October 15, 2026.

Other comparisons