# Network vs Network Hamster

The clearest difference is price: Network Hamster at Free against Network's $4.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Network Hamster is free to download; Network costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network | Network Hamster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-hamster/id6801585982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Konrad Kern](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775921733) | [HarborViewIT, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801585984) |

## What reviewers say

### Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-doctor/id6792093811)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Network Hamster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-hamster/id6801585982)

Diagnose internet issues with a real-time visual indicator and detailed diagnostics. Understand your network's performance, identify bottlenecks like bufferbloat, and generate shareable reports to prove problems to your ISP.

**Highlights:** One-tap network diagnosis, Bufferbloat grading and fixes, Live ping, jitter, packet loss monitoring, Speed test with history, Router vs. internet fault isolation, Advanced tools like MTR and Ping Lab, Shareable diagnostic reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network free?

Network costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Network Hamster free?

Network Hamster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Network or Network Hamster have ads?

Neither Network nor Network Hamster shows ads.

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