# ThreadMapper vs NetAlertX Companion

The clearest difference is rating: ThreadMapper at 3.0 against NetAlertX Companion's 1.0. ThreadMapper also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). NetAlertX Companion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThreadMapper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetAlertX Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThreadMapper holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThreadMapper | NetAlertX Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadmapper/id6794255629/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netalertx-companion/id6799338148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tintin Razavian](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794255631) | [Ali Kabiri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592371571) |

## What reviewers say

### ThreadMapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadmapper/id6794255629)

Visualize and diagnose your Thread smart home network. Understand device status, battery levels, and network health with clear grades and historical data. Offers advanced AI insights and AR mapping for detailed troubleshooting.

**Highlights:** Network health at a glance with A-F grade, Device status and battery levels, Mesh map visualization, Offline alerts with quiet respect, Device history and uptime tracking, AI Insights and troubleshooter, AR room mapping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### NetAlertX Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netalertx-companion/id6799338148)

Monitor your home network security and connected devices in real-time. Quickly identify unknown devices and manage your network status directly from your phone. Requires a self-hosted NetAlertX server to function.

**Highlights:** Live device overview, Intruder detection, Secure API connection, Modern native design, Privacy-focused, Quick setup

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThreadMapper free?

ThreadMapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NetAlertX Companion free?

NetAlertX Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ThreadMapper or NetAlertX Companion?

ThreadMapper is rated higher. ThreadMapper averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NetAlertX Companion averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ThreadMapper or NetAlertX Companion have ads?

Neither ThreadMapper nor NetAlertX Companion shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*