Comparison

Mini Walkie Talkie vs Network Runner

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

Head to head
About

Mini Walkie Talkie

This app provides end-to-end encrypted voice messaging that works online, offline, and across the internet. Easily connect with trusted contacts using QR codes and enjoy secure, private communication with multiple routing options.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted push-to-talk
  • Online and offline communication
  • Nearby Bluetooth/Wi-Fi peer-to-peer
  • Internet WebRTC direct connection
  • QR code contact setup
  • Pro background receiving
Features
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Mini Walkie Talkie is an end-to-end encrypted push-to-talk app that works online, offline, nearby, and over the internet. Add trusted contacts by scanning each other’s QR code, then press and hold to talk. Works on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch (standalone). The app automatically chooses the best available route for each voice message: • Nearby first: when devices are close, the app can use Bluetooth personal area networking, shared Wi‑Fi, or peer-to-peer Wi‑Fi through Apple’s nearby device networking. • Internet direct: when both devices are online, the app can try WebRTC for a direct peer-to-peer connection across the public internet. • Encrypted relay fallback: when direct routes are not available, Pro background receiving can use an online relay. Audio remains end-to-end encrypted, and the relay only handles encrypted voice data. Mini Walkie Talkie is designed for quick private voice communication with friends, family, teams, and trusted contacts. Key features: • Push-to-talk voice messages • Works online and offline • Nearby Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi peer-to-peer communication • Internet WebRTC direct connection when available • Encrypted online relay fallback for Pro background receiving • QR code contact setup • End-to-end encrypted audio • One-to-one trusted contact communication • Recent transfer details showing which route was used • Free users can receive best-effort while the app is open • Pro users can receive more reliably in the background Privacy and encryption: Each device creates its own cryptographic identity. Contact QR codes include signed public keys so both sides can verify who they are connecting with. Voice sessions use fresh session keys, authenticated encryption, and replay protection. Your audio is encrypted before it leaves your device. Nearby devices, WebRTC peers, and the online relay only carry encrypted packets. Relay audio is temporary, limited in size and duration, and removed after the recipient receives it. Free and Pro: Free users can send and receive using nearby routes and direct internet routes while the app is open. Keep the app open for best free receiving reliability. Pro unlocks reliable background receiving with encrypted relay fallback when direct routes are unavailable. Mini Walkie Talkie is built for private, fast, route-aware voice communication — from the same room to across the Internet. Sending a message on Apple Watch requires Pro subscription. Also, receiving on Apple Watch currently only works if app is in the foreground. Privacy Policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mszpro/Privacy-Policy/refs/heads/main/WalkieTalkie-privacy.md EULA Terms of Services: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mszpro/Privacy-Policy/refs/heads/main/WalkieTalkie-ToS.md

About

Network Runner

Features
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How many devices are connected to your Wi-Fi right now? A simple tool that detects and lists every device connected to the same network (LAN) at your home or office. Beyond just routers and computers, it finds printers, smart speakers, smart home devices, game consoles, smart TVs, NAS units, and other non-Apple devices too. Who it's for • Anyone who wants to check whether an unfamiliar device is connected to their home Wi-Fi • Anyone who wants to manage IoT and smart home devices more efficiently • Anyone who wants to quickly understand the layout of their office or home network • Anyone who wants to combine multiple detection methods to find as many devices as possible High-accuracy discovery using four combined detection methods • Bonjour (mDNS): Subscribes to roughly 25 service types to discover AirPlay, Chromecast, printers, HomeKit devices, and more • SSDP (UPnP): Discovers routers, smart TVs, recorders, NAS units, game consoles, and other devices that don't support Bonjour • Subnet-wide port scanning: Confirms the presence of devices not found by the methods above • ARP cache reading (Mac version only): Also retrieves MAC addresses Information displayed IP address, device name, model name, device type, MAC address (Mac version only), manufacturer name Convenient features • Manually edit and save device names, manufacturers, and categories • Export the list as a CSV file to open and manage in Excel or similar apps • Export edits as JSON and share them between Mac, iPad, and iPhone via a NAS, iCloud Drive, or Dropbox Works on Mac, iPad, and iPhone A single app that runs on Mac, iPad, or iPhone (the Mac version provides the most detailed information). Designed with privacy in mind No account registration required. Information about detected devices generally stays on your device and is not sent to an external server (the only exception: on the Mac version, looking up a manufacturer name from a MAC address may query a free external database). * Please use this App only on networks you manage or are authorized to use.

Screenshots

Mini Walkie Talkie4 screens
Network Runner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mini Walkie Talkie at none against Network Runner's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mini Walkie Talkie sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Network Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Walkie Talkie ships an update every 10 days, Network Runner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mini Walkie Talkie versus Network Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini Walkie TalkieNetwork Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterKitYASUSHI TAKASE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mini Walkie Talkie

Subscriptions1
  • Walkie Talkie Pro$3.991 Month
1 purchases

Network Runner

One-time1
  • JSON Backup Feature$1.99

Questions

Is Mini Walkie Talkie free?
Mini Walkie Talkie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Runner free?
Network Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mini Walkie Talkie or Network Runner have ads?
Network Runner shows ads; Mini Walkie Talkie does not.
Which is updated more often, Mini Walkie Talkie or Network Runner?
Mini Walkie Talkie ships an update every 10 days, and Network Runner weekly. Most recently, Mini Walkie Talkie was updated on October 20, 2026 and Network Runner on October 21, 2026.

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