Comparison

404 Network vs Loungemote

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
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404 Network brings network diagnostic tools to 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 • Structured PDF reports: measurements, observations, context and available-data limits • 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. • Supported history and saved records can sync through your private iCloud database when iCloud is available • Optional public speed sharing rounds coordinates to a coarse grid; permitted Wi-Fi survey records can retain precise coordinates privately • On-device AI is available on supported devices. Optional cloud AI sends the context you authorize to the selected provider using your API key • Review export, deletion and sharing controls in the app and the privacy policy TERMS OF USE Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Loungemote

Features
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Lost the TV remote again? Loungemote turns your iPhone or iPad into a Wi-Fi remote for Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Vizio, Sony and more. No infrared blaster, no extra hardware, no account. New subscribers can try every feature free for 3 days. SET UP IN THREE STEPS 1. Connect your iPhone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Loungemote. It finds TVs on your network automatically. 3. Accept the prompt or enter the code shown on your TV. Done. Setup and your first key press are free, so you can check that your TV responds. No TV nearby? Try Demo TV first. LOUNGEMOTE PRO • D-pad, OK, Back and Home • Volume, mute, channel and playback keys • Apple TV: see what's playing with its artwork, then play, pause, skip or seek • Power and input switching on supported TVs • Simple layout with extra-large buttons • Phone keyboard: type searches and sign-ins with your iPhone keyboard • Apps in one tap: open your streaming apps on the TV from your phone • Swipe touchpad for fast, one-handed navigation • Every TV at home: save multiple TVs and switch in a tap • Casting: send videos, photo slideshows, files and supported links to your TV, Chromecast or Roku • Siri and Shortcuts: turn the TV on or off, mute, change the volume or open an app by voice Features and casting formats depend on your TV model and software. WORKS WITH Samsung Smart TV (Tizen), LG Smart TV (webOS), Roku and Roku TV, Google TV (including earlier models), Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Vizio SmartCast, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi PatchWall, Hisense VIDAA, Philips Titan OS and Saphi, and Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. Roku TV and Google TV models from other brands, such as TCL, work too. Compatibility varies by model. Casting is not supported on Fire TV; on Apple TV, use AirPlay for photos and videos. Infrared-only TVs are not supported. COMMON QUESTIONS Do I need an IR blaster? No. Loungemote controls smart TVs over your home Wi-Fi. Why can't it find my TV? Check that the TV is on and on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone, and that Local Network access is on for Loungemote in iOS Settings. Is it free? Setup and Demo TV are free, with no ads. Controlling your TV needs Loungemote Pro, which new subscribers can try free for 3 days. PRIVACY No account and no ads. Remote commands stay on your local network. The app uses Google Analytics for Firebase and Firebase Crashlytics to understand app usage, purchases and crashes. You can turn off Share Usage Data in Settings > Privacy. When you use Google Cast, Google's Cast SDK may send diagnostics, usage data, a device identifier and coarse location to Google. See the Privacy Policy for details. PURCHASES Loungemote Pro is available as an auto-renewable weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers, an auto-renewable yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The app shows the local price, period and any eligible trial before you buy. If you don't cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, the paid weekly subscription starts. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Use Restore to restore eligible purchases. Loungemote is an independent app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the TV manufacturers listed above. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://loungemote.github.io/loungemote-site/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://loungemote.github.io/loungemote-site/privacy/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

404 Network4 screens
Loungemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: 404 Network at 5 against Loungemote's 2. Loungemote'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 Loungemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

404 Network ships an update weekly, Loungemote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
404 Network versus Loungemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter404 NetworkLoungemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristine MartinSu Bo

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
3 purchases

Loungemote

Subscriptions2
  • Loungemote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Loungemote Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Loungemote Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is 404 Network free?
404 Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loungemote free?
Loungemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 404 Network or Loungemote have ads?
Neither 404 Network nor Loungemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 404 Network or Loungemote?
404 Network ships an update weekly, and Loungemote every 5 days. Most recently, 404 Network was updated on November 5, 2026 and Loungemote on November 6, 2026.

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