Comparison

Network Doctor vs Deflector ◇

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

Head to head
About

Network Doctor

This app provides a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for iPhone users. It helps you check network status, scan local devices, test internet speed, and perform DNS lookups. Analyze your connection, troubleshoot issues, and export detailed reports.

Highlights
  • Network status dashboard
  • Local network device scanner
  • Internet speed testing
  • DNS lookup and speed test
  • Port scanning
  • Bonjour service discovery
  • Diagnostic report export
Features
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Network Doctor is a clean Wi-Fi and network diagnostics toolbox for iPhone. ▶ Check current network status, local IP, public IP and TCP latency ▶ Scan reachable devices on your local network ▶ Run approximate speed tests for download, upload, latency and jitter ▶ Use DNS lookup, DNS speed test, port scan and Whois / IP info tools ▶ Discover local Bonjour services such as web, printer and media services ▶ Save diagnostic history locally ▶ Export reports as PDF, CSV or text ▶ No account required and no cloud upload Use it to understand your current connection, find reachable devices on your local network, test internet speed, check TCP latency, resolve DNS records, scan common ports, look up IP/domain information, browse Bonjour services, and export local diagnostic reports. Whether your Wi-Fi feels slow, a device is hard to find, DNS is acting strange, or you simply want a quick network check, Network Doctor gives you the essential tools in one simple app. Key Features ◉ Network Health Dashboard View your current connection, internal IP, public IP, DNS status, latency, and latest speed test result. ◉ LAN Scanner Find reachable devices on your local network using TCP connection probes. See detected services such as web, file sharing, and other reachable TCP ports. ◉ Speed Test Measure approximate download speed, upload speed, latency, and jitter using real network data. ◉ TCP Ping / Latency Check connection timing to a host and port. Designed for iOS using TCP connection timing instead of ICMP ping. ◉ DNS Lookup Resolve A, AAAA, MX, TXT, and NS records for domains. ◉ DNS Speed Test Compare DNS-over-HTTPS response timing and see which resolver responds faster. ◉ Port Scan Check common, web, mail, or custom TCP ports for a specific host. ◉ Whois / IP Info Look up domain and IP information for quick network reference. ◉ Bonjour Browser Discover local Bonjour services such as web, printer, media, and file sharing services. ◉ History & Reports Save diagnostic records and export reports as PDF, CSV, or text through the iOS share sheet. ◉ Privacy Friendly Network Doctor does not require an account. Reports are generated locally. LAN scan and Bonjour browsing only start when you choose to run them. The app does not collect MAC addresses or vendor tracking information. Network tests may use network data, and speed tests send random test data only for measurement. Results are approximate and can vary based on your Wi-Fi, router, ISP, endpoint availability, and current network conditions.

About

Deflector ◇

Create custom buttons for your iPhone's Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch to trigger any shortcut. On specific Japanese iPhones, utilize the Side Button for voice assistant shortcuts. Requires initial setup within the Shortcuts app.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island shortcut buttons
  • Lock Screen shortcut buttons
  • Apple Watch shortcut buttons
  • Voice assistant shortcuts (Japan)
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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With Deflector, you can add buttons to the Dynamic Island, Lock Screen and Apple Watch to run any shortcut. On supported iPhones in Japan, you can use your preferred voice assistant using shortcuts with the Side Button. To use Deflector, you need to set up an automation in the Shortcuts app. The automation is available within the app.

Screenshots

Network Doctor4 screens
Deflector ◇3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Deflector ◇ at Free against Network Doctor's $0.99. Network Doctor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Deflector ◇ is free to download; Network Doctor costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Doctor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Doctor ships an update every 4 weeks, Deflector ◇ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Doctor versus Deflector ◇: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork DoctorDeflector ◇
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer华芳 张Cizzuk Shihu

Customer experience

Network Doctor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Deflector ◇

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Network Doctor

No in-app purchases

None

Deflector ◇

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Doctor free?
Network Doctor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deflector ◇ free?
Deflector ◇ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Doctor or Deflector ◇?
Network Doctor is rated higher. Network Doctor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Deflector ◇ averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Network Doctor or Deflector ◇ have ads?
Neither Network Doctor nor Deflector ◇ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Doctor or Deflector ◇?
Network Doctor ships an update every 4 weeks, and Deflector ◇ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Network Doctor was updated on November 10, 2026 and Deflector ◇ on October 31, 2026.

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