Comparison

Netra vs RouteBoss

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

Head to head
About

Netra

Features
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Netra is a complete network diagnostics and security toolkit — built for anyone who wants to understand and troubleshoot their WiFi and network, from curious beginners to IT professionals on the go. FREE TOOLS • Ping — test connectivity and latency to any host • IP Info — see your public and local IP, ISP, and network details • Subnet Calculator — CIDR, subnet mask, and host range calculations • Password Generator — create strong, random passwords, with a built-in biometric-locked vault to save them • Forward DNS Lookup — resolve domains to IP addresses • Basic Diagnostic Report — a quick health check of your connection • Speed Test — measure your download, upload, and ping • MAC Vendor Lookup — identify a device manufacturer from its MAC address NETRA PRO Unlock the full toolkit with a Net • Network Scanner — discover every device on your network • Port Scanner — check open ports on any host • Traceroute — trace the path packets take to a destination • Advanced Diagnostic Report — in-depth analysis with a full PDF export • Past Reports — revisit and compas • WHOIS Lookup — domain registration details • SSL Checker — inspect a site's certificate and expiry • HTTP Headers — inspect response • DNS over HTTPS (DoH) — encrypted DNS resolution • Reverse DNS Lookup — find the ho • Bandwidth Monitor — track your data usage over time • IP Geolocation — see the approximate location of any IP • Wake on LAN — power on devices remotely over your network NETRA PRO SUBSCRIPTION Netra Pro is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks all Pro tools listed above. • Monthly: $4.99/month • 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 • No ads. No trackers. No analytics SDKs — your usage stays yours. • Available in English, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and Norwegian. • Clean, professional interface wi • 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.

About

RouteBoss

This app provides advanced control over your device's network traffic, including WireGuard tunneling, custom routing rules, and secure DNS options. It offers diagnostic tools to verify connection health and allows for automated network management with clear visibility into all actions.

Highlights
  • WireGuard tunneling
  • Per-network routing rules
  • Secure DNS (DoH/DoT)
  • Connection health diagnostics
  • On-demand network tools
  • Automated connect/disconnect
  • Simple and Expert modes
Features
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RouteBoss: Routing, DNS & Diagnostics RouteBoss puts real control over your device's network traffic in your hands: WireGuard tunneling, per-network routing rules, secure DNS, and diagnostics that verify your connection instead of just claiming it's working. RouteBoss is not a VPN service — there are no included servers. Connect it to your own WireGuard endpoint (a server you run or one you already have access to), and RouteBoss handles the rest: routing, DNS, health monitoring, and recovery. Route exactly what you want Send all traffic through your connection, or route only specific networks — your choice, visible and changeable at any time. Organize multiple endpoints into groups with automatic failover, and see exactly which one is carrying your traffic right now, not just which one you configured. DNS that matches your priorities Choose Automatic Secure DNS (Cloudflare, Quad9, Google), a custom resolver, or your system default — over DoH, DoT, or plain System DNS. Every choice is inspectable, not buried in a settings file. Health checks that actually check RouteBoss verifies WireGuard handshake status, route policy, DNS policy, and endpoint reachability and latency — live, on demand — instead of assuming a saved configuration is a working one. When something needs attention, RouteBoss tells you what and why, and keeps a Restore Connectivity path ready. Network tools when you need to know for sure Test whether a host and port are actually reachable, run a DNS lookup, or check an endpoint's reachability, before you trust it. Automate without surprises Set up On-Demand triggers and Quick Rules for automatic connect/disconnect behavior — RouteBoss is explicit about what's inferred versus confirmed, so automation never quietly does something you can't explain. Simple when you want it, deep when you need it Simple Mode covers everyday protection. Expert Mode adds raw Expert Routing rules and rule-set subscriptions for full control — and RouteBoss never discards a configuration Expert Mode can represent just because Simple Mode can't display it. Privacy by default Activity logging is local, configurable, and can be turned off entirely. When it's on, every automated decision is inspectable and reversible — nothing happens silently. Bring your own WireGuard server. RouteBoss handles the routing, the DNS, and the proof that it's actually working.

Screenshots

Netra4 screens
RouteBoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RouteBoss at none against Netra's 2. Netra's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Netra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RouteBoss asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Netra versus RouteBoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetraRouteBoss
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMousa Al NaserCliqurs Studios

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Netra

Subscriptions2
  • Netra Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Netra Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
None

RouteBoss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Netra free?
Netra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RouteBoss free?
RouteBoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Netra or RouteBoss have ads?
RouteBoss shows ads; Netra does not.

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