Comparison

GlassFiles vs Network Scanner Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

GlassFiles

This utility app efficiently handles multiple archive formats, offering fast extraction and preview capabilities. It features a modern glass interface and prioritizes security with path traversal protection. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced features like batch processing and background support.

Highlights
  • Supports 7 archive formats (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR)
  • Handles multi-part RAR archives
  • Intelligent format detection
  • Streaming extraction
  • In-app archive preview
  • Path traversal protection
  • Batch extraction (Pro)
Features
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GlassFiles is a fast, clean, and powerful archive app designed for iPhone. Open and extract 7 archive formats — ZIP, RAR v4/v5, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, and TAR.XZ — with a modern, handcrafted glass interface. WHAT MAKES GLASSFILES DIFFERENT: 7 Archive Formats — More than any comparable iOS archive app Multi-Part RAR Support — Automatically detects and resolves .r00, .r01, .part1.rar split archives Intelligent Format Detection — Reads binary magic bytes instead of relying on file extensions Streaming Extraction — Processes archives without loading them entirely into memory In-App Archive Preview — Browse archive contents before extracting Security-First — Path traversal protection on every extraction Glass Design System — Frosted surfaces, spring animations, and haptic feedback PRO UNLOCK: A one-time purchase enables batch extraction, background processing, and unlimited archive support. No account required. No ads. No tracking.

About

Network Scanner Toolkit

Discover all devices on your WiFi network, including their names, IP, and MAC addresses. This comprehensive toolkit offers subnet calculations, port scanning, traceroute, and DNS lookups. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features like camera detection and speed tests.

Highlights
  • Device discovery (name, IP, MAC)
  • Subnet calculator
  • Port scanner
  • Traceroute with map
  • DNS lookup
  • Bonjour monitor
  • Pro features: camera find, speed test
Features
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See every device on your WiFi. Free — no ads, no subscription. Network Scanner Toolkit finds everything on your network in seconds: name, IP, MAC address, and manufacturer — even devices that hide from ping. One-letter capability tags show you at a glance which devices are pingable, run a web interface, speak Bonjour or UPnP, or serve as your gateway. Tap any device to ping it, open its admin page in-app, rename it, favorite it, or mark it for later. New devices get flagged automatically, so an unfamiliar gadget on your WiFi never slips past you. A full network toolbox — free: • LAN Scanner — fast sweep with smart device naming, custom names & icons, new-device badges • Subnet Calculator — CIDR math, IP-in-subnet checks, VLSM splitting, range-to-CIDR aggregation. A tool most paid apps don't have. • Port Scanner — presets, custom ranges, or all 65,535 ports • Traceroute — every hop geolocated on a live map with latency charts • Ping — live graph, configurable payload size and interval • DNS Lookup — A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS, SOA, PTR & SRV records, custom resolvers, DNSSEC check • Whois — full registry data with referral chasing • Bonjour Monitor — watch services appear and disappear in real time • Network Info — IP, router, DNS, IPv6, data usage, SSID • History — every scan and test saved automatically; reopen scans as fully interactive device lists Toolkit Pro — one purchase, yours forever: • Find Cameras — sweep your network for security cameras using RTSP, ONVIF, and vendor fingerprints, with honest three-tier confidence ratings. Know what's watching on any WiFi you join. • Speed Test — live download and upload graphs in Mbps and MB/s • Security Audit — Audit your own network's security to find risky or exposed services • Bluetooth Scanner — Scan for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices, see their signal strength, maker, and type, and use Find mode's hot/cold proximity meter or the radar view to locate one • Wake-on-LAN — power on your PC or NAS from the couch • Export & share — CSV and PDF reports of any scan or test • Themes — Phosphor, Amber, Synthwave, and more Private by design. No account, no analytics, no tracking — your scans and history never leave your device. Whether you're a network engineer, a tinkerer, or you just want to know what that mystery device on your WiFi is — this is the scanner that respects both your time and your wallet. Download free. Upgrade once if you want the Pro tools.

Screenshots

GlassFiles4 screens
Network Scanner Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GlassFiles at every 2 days against Network Scanner Toolkit's every 5 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. GlassFiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Scanner Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GlassFiles against 5.0 for Network Scanner Toolkit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlassFiles ships an update every 2 days, Network Scanner Toolkit every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GlassFiles versus Network Scanner Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassFilesNetwork Scanner Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent GaleanoSawhorn LLC

Customer experience

GlassFiles

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Network Scanner Toolkit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlassFiles

One-time1
  • GlassFiles Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Network Scanner Toolkit

One-time1
  • Toolkit Pro$1.99

Questions

Is GlassFiles free?
GlassFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Scanner Toolkit free?
Network Scanner Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GlassFiles or Network Scanner Toolkit?
GlassFiles and Network Scanner Toolkit are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do GlassFiles or Network Scanner Toolkit have ads?
Neither GlassFiles nor Network Scanner Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlassFiles or Network Scanner Toolkit?
GlassFiles ships an update every 2 days, and Network Scanner Toolkit every 5 weeks. Most recently, GlassFiles was updated on October 5, 2026 and Network Scanner Toolkit on September 29, 2026.

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