NetCheck vs PacketPuffin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetCheck
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NetCheck is a simple network diagnosis app built for everyday users. If a website will not load, an app keeps spinning, or your hotspot feels unstable, you should not need to read a wall of technical data just to guess what is wrong. NetCheck helps you quickly see whether the problem is more likely with Wi-Fi, your local network, or the internet connection upstream. When you open the app, it runs a diagnosis automatically and tells you: - whether Wi-Fi is connected - whether your local network is reachable - whether the internet is working - whether the network is unstable - whether Wi-Fi quality or link quality looks weak You can also view: - the current network type - the current Wi-Fi name when iOS allows it - gateway and internet probe results - diagnosis details such as RTT, packet loss, and jitter Instead of showing raw data first, NetCheck gives you the conclusion first and the evidence after that, so it is easier to tell: - whether the router or hotspot device may be the issue - whether the local network is fine but the internet is down - or whether the network is not fully offline but just unstable If you need help from someone more technical, you can copy a structured diagnosis summary and send it to them. Great for situations like: - Wi-Fi says connected, but websites still do not open - office or home internet feels unstable and you do not know which part failed - a phone hotspot works sometimes but not consistently - you want to tell whether the issue is local or with your provider This version focuses on foreground, on-demand diagnosis. It does not provide background monitoring, packet capture, VPN, proxy, or router management tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
PacketPuffin
This app offers a private and user-friendly internet speed test, providing detailed insights into download/upload speeds, ping, and jitter. It also includes advanced network tools for deeper analysis of your connection health and performance.
- Private speed testing
- Download and upload speed measurement
- Ping and jitter analysis
- Router and internet latency checks
- DNS lookup speed
- Packet loss detection
- Wi-Fi scanner
- DNS benchmark
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PacketPuffin is a fast, beautiful internet speed test that respects your privacy. No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Your results stay on your device. Tap once and see exactly what your connection is doing — download and upload speeds, ping, and jitter — with a clear read on whether it's fast enough for 4K streaming, video calls, and gaming. WHY PACKETPUFFIN - Truly private — no sign-up, no analytics, no data collection. Results are stored only on your device, and you can delete them anytime. - Honest results — real measurements built to handle everything from slow cellular to multi-gigabit Wi-Fi. - Beautiful and simple — a clean, modern design that makes your network easy to understand. MORE THAN JUST SPEED Every test also checks the health of your connection: - Router latency — how fast your own router responds - Internet latency — round-trip time to the wider internet - DNS lookup — how quickly names resolve - Packet loss — the dropped packets behind stutters and lag NETWORK TOOLS (PacketPuffin Pro) Go deeper with tools usually reserved for desktop apps: - Wi-Fi Scanner — see every device on your network, with names and makers, so you can spot anything that shouldn't be there - DNS Benchmark — find the fastest DNS resolver for where you are - Ping & Bufferbloat tests — measure latency under load, the thing that actually ruins calls and games - Full history and trends — track your speed over time and catch problems before they cost you PRIVATE BY DESIGN Most speed tests upload your results to a server and build a profile around your IP address. PacketPuffin doesn't. Your results are never uploaded — each test is written to your device and nowhere else, and you can delete them anytime. Tests work by exchanging meaningless random data with PacketPuffin's own test endpoints, which count the bytes and throw them away. No account, no analytics, no profile. PACKETPUFFIN PRO — PRICING - Pro Monthly — $1.99 per month - Pro Annual — $14.99 per year - Pro Lifetime — $39.99, a one-time purchase (not a subscription) Subscriptions renew automatically at the price above unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Payment is handled by Apple — the app never sees your payment details. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dklaver15.github.io/packetpuffin-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetCheck at none against PacketPuffin's 3. NetCheck also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. PacketPuffin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NetCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.
NetCheck ships an update every 6 days, PacketPuffin every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetCheck | PacketPuffin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 梁臣 卿 | Daniel Klaver |
In-app purchases
NetCheck
No in-app purchases
PacketPuffin
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Annual$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99









