NetScanPro vs Socketta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetScanPro
This tool transforms your iPhone into a powerful Wi-Fi network scanner. It helps you discover devices, identify open services, and understand potential security risks on your network, with all data processed locally on your device.
- Device discovery via multiple methods
- Port scanning with plain-language descriptions
- Network security summary
- Network-aware scanning with per-network history
- Privacy-first, on-device processing
- PDF report export (Pro)
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NetScanPro turns your iPhone or iPad into a professional-grade Wi-Fi network scanner. Discover what's on your network, identify what each device actually is, see which services are exposed, and understand what might be at risk — with all scanning and identification happening on your device. FEATURES Device Discovery - Finds devices on your local Wi-Fi network using four discovery methods working in parallel: TCP probing, Bonjour/mDNS, SSDP/UPnP, and ICMP ping - Shows IP and IPv6 addresses, MAC addresses where available, hostnames, and device categories - Search by name, IP, vendor, model, MAC address or service, and group devices by type - Works with Macs, PCs, smart TVs, printers, speakers, Fire TVs, Apple TVs, routers, smart-home and Matter devices, and more Device Identification - Identifies devices from Bonjour records, UPnP announcements, open-port patterns, and — for devices that broadcast one, such as AirPlay and Chromecast hardware — MAC vendor prefixes matched against the full IEEE manufacturer database, bundled offline - Recognizes your router from its UPnP announcement, a known router hostname, or your network's gateway address - Every identification carries a confidence level, so you can tell a confirmed match from a best guess - The device you're scanning from identifies itself - Devices that share nothing identifiable stay unlabeled rather than mislabeled Port Scanning with Plain-Language Descriptions (Pro) - Tap any device to scan 27 common TCP ports - Identifies HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, FTP, SMB, IPP, RDP, VNC, and more - Tap any port to learn what it actually does — no networking degree required - Security guidance for sensitive ports explains real-world risks like WannaCry, credential exposure, and exposed cameras and printers, with severity tiers so you know what needs attention - Devices with a web port open get a one-tap link into Safari — the fastest way to identify something that won't tell you its name Network Security Summary (Pro) - Scan every device on your network at once and see all your security findings in one place - Findings grouped by service and ordered worst-first, so you can spot patterns across your whole network at a glance - Tap any finding to see exactly which devices are affected Network-Aware Scanning - Each Wi-Fi network keeps its own separate device list - Switch between networks (home, work, anywhere) with a tap - Per-network scan history, device renaming, and PDF reports that open with a summary of what the scan found - Rename a device and the name sticks, even after your router hands its address to something else. When NetScanPro can't tell whether a device moved, it asks instead of guessing, and the answer can be undone for two weeks - Create networks manually and pin a scan to one, so two sites that look identical (same subnet, same gateway) stay separate On iPad - A sidebar for your networks, Security and Scan History, with device details beside the list - Scan History shows which devices were new or missing in each scan - Keyboard shortcuts: ⌘R to scan, ⌘F to search Privacy First - Face ID, Touch ID or passcode locks the app — optional in Settings - All scanning and identification happen on-device, with no cloud lookup — nothing leaves your local network - No accounts, no analytics, no tracking SDKs - Your scan history stays on your device Freemium - Free: unlimited device discovery, 3 network scans per day - Pro ($9.99 one-time): unlimited scans + port scanning on every device + network security summary + PDF report export + device renaming. No subscriptions. The help screen in Settings explains how device discovery works and which devices may not appear (some IoT and privacy-mode phones don't expose themselves to any iOS scanner). Feedback or feature requests? I'm a solo developer and I read every message — contact@fogartyholdings.com Note: NetScanPro is designed for use on networks you own, administer, or have explicit permission to inspect.
Socketta
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One app instead of a dozen. Socketta is a professional network bench for iPhone and iPad: Wi-Fi speed test, LAN scanner, port scanner, ping, HTTP/REST client, WebSocket, MQTT, BLE tools, traceroute and on-device network diagnosis — 25+ tools in a single, focused instrument. WHY SOCKETTA • Replaces a stack of single-purpose apps (network scanner + API tester + MQTT client + BLE scanner + speed test) • No ads. No account. No data collection — everything runs on your device • Fair pricing: a genuinely useful free tier, subscriptions, and a one-time lifetime purchase (no forced subscription) MEASURE • Wi-Fi speed test with an instrument-grade analog gauge (download / upload / latency / jitter / packet loss) • Ping (TCP, custom port), batch ping, traceroute with per-hop latency • Network quality score for gaming, VoIP, video calls and streaming • On-device diagnosis engine: find out why the connection is slow — no cloud, nothing leaves your phone SCAN • LAN device scanner: see every device on your network with vendor and type • Port scanner (parallel), DNS & reverse DNS, mDNS browser • Wake-on-LAN, UPnP/SSDP browser, network topology map, scan diff (spot new devices) • SSL certificate viewer, WHOIS lookup, HTTP header analysis, subnet calculator DEVELOPER BENCH • Full HTTP/REST client: methods, headers, auth, cURL import/export, Postman import, code generation (Swift, Python, JavaScript, Kotlin, PHP, cURL) • WebSocket client, MQTT client, UDP/TCP send & listen, millisecond precision send engine • BLE central & peripheral: scan, connect, read/write/notify, beacons, RSSI radar • Cross-protocol macros, profiles, scheduled tasks, JSON/CSV/TXT export HONEST NOTES • iOS does not expose MAC addresses of other devices to any app; Socketta identifies devices by vendor, hostname and mDNS data instead. • Local-network features require the Local Network permission. FREE & PRO The free tier includes unlimited ping, speed test, Wi-Fi info, LAN scan, DNS, Wake-on-LAN and lightweight utilities, plus trial uses of the advanced tools and a daily message allowance. Socketta Pro unlocks everything with a weekly, monthly or annual subscription (7-day free trial on annual) — or a single lifetime purchase with no subscription at all. Prices are shown in the app and charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel any time in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://revot.jp/apps/netmaster/privacy.html Socketta is actively developed — regular updates, built for daily field work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NetScanPro at every 2 days against Socketta's every 9 days. 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
Both are free to download. NetScanPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Socketta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NetScanPro ships an update every 2 days, Socketta every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetScanPro | Socketta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fogarty Holdings LLC | REVOT, K.K. |
In-app purchases
NetScanPro
- NetScanPro Pro$6.99
Socketta
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Annual Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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