NetGuard vs Packetly Network Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NetGuard
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NetGuard is a zero-trust local firewall for iPhone and iPad built with Apple NetworkExtension technology. All network connections are blocked by default. Only domains and services you explicitly whitelist are allowed to communicate. Take full control over your deviceβs network activity with private on-device packet filtering and domain-based access rules. Features β’ Block all outbound network traffic by default β’ Whitelist trusted domains and services β’ Real-time connection monitoring β’ On-device packet filtering using Apple NetworkExtension β’ Zero-trust network protection model β’ Lightweight and privacy-focused β’ No cloud processing or external VPN servers β’ Simple and secure rule management NetGuard helps you decide which apps and domains can access the internet β giving you a safer and more private networking experience.
Packetly Network Toolkit
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Packetly is a private network diagnostics toolkit for iPhone. Run ping, DNS, SSL/TLS, port, traceroute, HTTP, subnet and domain-expiry checks without an account. See live TLS details, inspect DNS records, follow every hop, check security headers and save useful results. Local reminders warn you before a certificate or domain expires. Your history and favorites stay on your device. Packetly has no account system, analytics or developer-operated backend. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetGuard at none against Packetly Network Toolkit's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Packetly Network Toolkit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NetGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NetGuard | Packetly Network Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | moh | Maksym Tkachenko |
In-app purchases
NetGuard
No in-app purchases
Packetly Network Toolkit
- Packetly Pro$4.991 Month
- Packetly Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Packetly Pro Lifetime$49.99
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