Comparison

MeshRoute vs Netra

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

Head to head
About

MeshRoute

Features
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MeshRoute turns nearby Apple devices into a private local network β€” no router, no hotspot, no internet required. Whether you’re gaming with friends, moving files across devices, or networking in a place with no Wi‑Fi, MeshRoute brings every Apple device onto one shared LAN using Apple’s peer-to-peer wireless technology (the same protocol used by AirDrop). WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Host or join a nearby MeshRoute network in seconds β€’ Get a real local IP on every device β€” apps that work on a normal LAN just work β€’ Play local multiplayer games without a shared Wi‑Fi network β€’ Share files with Mesh Drop Box while you’re connected to the same mesh HOW IT FEELS Open MeshRoute, host a network, and let nearby devicces scan and join. Each device gets an address on your private subnet. From there, ping, play, stream locally, or transfer files, all over a direct device-to-device link. BUILT ON APPLE NETWORKING β€’ Peer-to-peer wireless β€’ Standard IPv4 networking for apps you already use β€’ Optional Mesh Drop Box for session-based file sharing between connected peers Privacy-minded by design: traffic stays between your nearby devices. No account required to start a local mesh.* * Purchases and premium features may use App Store billing. Internet is only needed for optional upgrades, not for local mesh networking. Privacy Policy: https://meshroute.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: MeshRoute is a local device-to-device network, not a VPN service. It doesn't route internet traffic, hide your IP, or change your location. There are no servers, relays, or proxies, your data stays directly between your nearby devices. MeshRoute does not collect, store, or transmit any of your data.

About

Netra

Features
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Netra is a complete network diagnostics and security toolkit β€” built for anyone who wants to understand and troubleshoot their WiFi and network, from curious beginners to IT professionals on the go. FREE TOOLS β€’ Ping β€” test connectivity and latency to any host β€’ IP Info β€” see your public and local IP, ISP, and network details β€’ Subnet Calculator β€” CIDR, subnet mask, and host range calculations β€’ Password Generator β€” create strong, random passwords, with a built-in biometric-locked vault to save them β€’ Forward DNS Lookup β€” resolve domains to IP addresses β€’ Basic Diagnostic Report β€” a quick health check of your connection β€’ Speed Test β€” measure your download, upload, and ping β€’ MAC Vendor Lookup β€” identify a device manufacturer from its MAC address NETRA PRO Unlock the full toolkit with a Net β€’ Network Scanner β€” discover every device on your network β€’ Port Scanner β€” check open ports on any host β€’ Traceroute β€” trace the path packets take to a destination β€’ Advanced Diagnostic Report β€” in-depth analysis with a full PDF export β€’ Past Reports β€” revisit and compas β€’ WHOIS Lookup β€” domain registration details β€’ SSL Checker β€” inspect a site's certificate and expiry β€’ HTTP Headers β€” inspect response β€’ DNS over HTTPS (DoH) β€” encrypted DNS resolution β€’ Reverse DNS Lookup β€” find the ho β€’ Bandwidth Monitor β€” track your data usage over time β€’ IP Geolocation β€” see the approximate location of any IP β€’ Wake on LAN β€” power on devices remotely over your network NETRA PRO SUBSCRIPTION Netra Pro is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks all Pro tools listed above. β€’ Monthly: $4.99/month β€’ Yearly: $29.99/year (save ~50% vs. monthly) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.aces/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://netra.tools/privacy WHY NETRA β€’ No ads. No trackers. No analytics SDKs β€” your usage stays yours. β€’ Available in English, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and Norwegian. β€’ Clean, professional interface wi β€’ Built-in diagnostic reports you can export and share as a PDF. Whether you're debugging a flaky home network, auditing a client's WiFi, or just curious what's really happening on your connection, Netra puts professional-grade network tools in your pocket.

Screenshots

MeshRoute4 screens
Netra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Netra at 15.0 against MeshRoute's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MeshRoute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Netra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MeshRoute versus Netra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshRouteNetra
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRoutecore LLCMousa Al Naser

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MeshRoute

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annually$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Netra

Subscriptions2
  • Netra Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Netra Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

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

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