Comparison

Network Analyzer vs Tracer

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

Head to head
About

Network Analyzer

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Network Analyzer is an all-in-one network analyzer, Wi-Fi analyzer, and internet diagnosis toolkit. Whether your Wi-Fi feels slow, a website is down, DNS is failing, latency is high, or you need a full suite of network tools on mobile. Network Analyzer puts practical diagnostics and guided analysis in your pocket. Built-in AI NetChat assistant can use basic network tools and give you answers based of facts instead of guessing. Why users install Network Analyzer: - Run fast internet and network diagnosis checks - Ask the built-in AI chat for help with networking questions - Troubleshoot slow Wi-Fi, packet loss, DNS errors, and routing issues - Inspect connection details, local IP, public IP, and DNS servers - Scan devices on your local network - Monitor websites and review saved test history over time Core network tools: => Health Check — multi-step internet diagnosis with plain-English verdict and next steps => Current Network Info — local IP, public IP, gateway, subnet mask, DNS servers, and Wi-Fi SSID => Speed Test — measure download speed, upload speed, and latency => Ping — test reachability, latency, and packet loss for any host => DNS Lookup — query A, AAAA, MX, TXT, and CNAME records => LAN Scanner — discover all devices connected to your local network => Subnet Calculator — compute CIDR ranges, subnet masks, and usable hosts Premium advanced network diagnostic tools: => AI Chat — describe symptoms and get troubleshooting help instantly => Traceroute — trace network hops to find where latency begins => Port Scanner — check whether TCP ports are open, closed, or filtered => HTTP Tester — inspect responses, redirects, headers, and timing => SSL Inspector — review TLS certificate issuer, validity, and expiration => API Tester — send custom HTTP requests for REST and webhook debugging => IP / NAT Diagnostics — analyze public IP, CGNAT, NAT type, and IPv6 availability => DNS Privacy — detect encrypted DNS posture and plain-DNS leakage => DNS Benchmark — compare DNS resolver speed and responsiveness => Captive Portal Check — detect login-gated Wi-Fi on hotel and airport networks => Whois — look up domain and IP registration data => Service Discovery — detect local services via mDNS, Bonjour, SSDP, and UPnP => Wake-on-LAN — send a magic packet to wake compatible devices Monitoring and productivity: => Web Monitor — track website availability, status codes, and uptime history => History — review saved test results and compare outcomes over time => Quality Trends — visualize historical latency and stability metrics => Favorites, recents, and home search for quick access to your most-used tools Network Analyzer answers questions like: => Why is my internet slow? => Is my device really online? => Which DNS servers am I using? => Is this host reachable? => Are there other devices on my network? Who it's built for Useful at home, at work, while traveling, or anytime you need to diagnose connection problems on the go. Built for casual users, IT support, developers, and network enthusiasts who want one unified toolkit instead of switching between multiple apps. Some features require permissions to access device and network information. iOS may require location permission for certain Wi-Fi details such as SSID and nearby network data, in line with platform requirements. Terms of Use: https://www.sqeezstudio.eu/network_analyzer_app_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.sqeezstudio.eu/network_analyzer_app_privacy.html

About

Tracer

Monitor all network requests your iPhone makes in real-time, locally on your device. Identify third-party services, inspect request details, and understand where your data is going without it ever leaving your phone.

Highlights
  • Real-time network request monitoring
  • Inspect headers, bodies, and timing
  • Identify third-party services
  • Visualize server locations on a globe
  • Local data processing for privacy
  • No account required
Features
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Ever wonder what your apps are actually doing? Tracer lets you watch every network request your iPhone makes in real time. See where your data goes, who’s receiving it, and exactly what’s being sent - all without your traffic ever leaving your device. WATCH TRAFFIC LIVE * Every request flies across a live 3D globe * Inspect headers, bodies, timing, status codes, and more * See exactly where each server lives SEE WHO’S REALLY BEHIND AN APP * Instantly identify analytics, ads, payments, crash reporting, AI, and other third-party services * See who’s hosting them: AWS, Google Cloud, Cloudflare, and more PRIVATE BY DESIGN * Everything runs locally on your iPhone * Traffic is never uploaded * Your certificates are generated on-device and never leaves it * No account required BUILT FOR * App-curious who want to learn what apps are built with * Developers debugging APIs * QA teams testing apps on real devices * Privacy nerds who want receipts Setup takes just a few minutes. Install Tracer’s certificate, start a capture, and open any app. Your phone. Your traffic. Your business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tracer is free to use. Certain features require a paid subscription. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Network Analyzer4 screens
Tracer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Tracer at #68 against Network Analyzer's unranked. Network Analyzer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Network Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Tracer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Network Analyzer versus Tracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AnalyzerTracer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank—#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB29 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperStefan KonczRyan Kotzebue

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Network Analyzer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan with trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Tracer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro access$4.997 Days
  • Pro access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro access$199.00

Questions

Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tracer free?
Tracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Network Analyzer or Tracer have ads?
Neither Network Analyzer nor Tracer shows ads.

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