Comparison

NetMaster vs Hetz Hetz

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

Head to head
About

NetMaster

Features
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NetMaster helps explain slowdowns, instability, and intermittent dropouts without an account, ads, analytics, or tracking. RUN A COMPLETE NETWORK SCAN β€’ Measure download and upload goodput with parallel HTTPS requests β€’ See HTTPS latency, adjacent response-time variation, request failures, and a second latency vantage point β€’ See confidence ranges and a p95 only when enough observations support it β€’ Check direct UDP DNS response delivery across two providers, including bursts β€’ Check latency under load and receive a bufferbloat grade β€’ Compare everyday and first-time DNS response times β€’ See the DNS transport observed for NetMaster’s measured request and compare resolver performance β€’ Test real IPv4 and IPv6 reachability β€’ Time the router hop and see whether added delay is local or farther upstream β€’ Review public IP, ASN, egress region, TLS, HTTP, Wi-Fi security, captive-portal evidence, and tunnel indicators β€’ Optionally install the bundled NetMaster Shortcut for connected iPhone Wi-Fi channel, standard, RSSI, noise, and RX/TX PHY rates β€” no compatible router or controller required β€’ Watch live signal/noise, negotiated PHY rates, passive device traffic, and access-point changes β€’ Compare the OS route gateway, Apple, Cloudflare, Google, and selected public-service latency graphs, rotating one probe at a time β€’ Optionally select an M-Lab server for a separate single-flow route cross-check NARROW DOWN CONNECTION PROBLEMS Quick Diagnosis checks the path, router, internet, DNS, and responsiveness in sequence, then gives one likely explanation and a practical next step. INVESTIGATE INTERMITTENT DROPOUTS Run a 5-, 15-, or 30-minute monitor. On iOS 26, a user-started finite session can request lock-screen continuation; earlier versions must keep NetMaster visible. NetMaster records route changes, HTTPS heartbeats, gateway/DNS controls, IPv4/IPv6 evidence, latency changes, unknown gaps, and optional AP-roaming evidence. ESTIMATE ACTIVITY NEEDS Cautious assessments cover calls, 4K streaming, gaming, browsing, and uploads while naming the measured evidence and its limits. Protected history compares the same network over time, with a metrics-only mode. WATCH YOUR MAC FROM IPHONE Pair one iPhone to your Mac through private iCloud. See processor, memory, thermal, battery, and Mac traffic updates, 30-day history, eligible alerts, and PDF/CSV reports. Storage and low-storage findings remain visible only on the Mac. Remote speed tests require confirmation. BUILT FOR HONEST RESULTS A payload budget controls data use. Replenished parallel transfers target a stable window; when the cap ends a fast test too soon, the result is a lower bound, not a claimed maximum. Full-scan HTTPS timing is not ICMP ping; the separate live-latency board uses explicitly labeled ICMP echo. HTTPS adjacent response variation is not packet jitter; HTTPS request failures and UDP DNS response loss are not raw packet loss. PRIVACY BY DESIGN History stays in protected on-device storage. Optional Mac monitoring uses your private CloudKit database and no developer monitoring server. Reports leave only when you choose Share, with address redaction on by default. Important: Direct iOS app APIs omit exact radio values. The optional user-installed Shortcut uses Apple's Get Network Details action for connected RSSI, noise, channel, standard, and PHY rates; derived band can be ambiguous. Channel width, RF spectrum health, and cellular dBm are never invented. Wi-Fi identity needs permission. Balanced allows about 54.5 MB of throughput payload plus small requests and protocol overhead. Results are evidence, not proof that a router, carrier, VPN, or service is defective.

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Hetz Hetz

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Hetzner management, no browser needed One clear place for Cloud, Robot, storage, and SSH on iPhone and iPad. Fast access to daily infrastructure work, live status, prices, activity, and important server actions. Cloud products - Cloud Servers - Load Balancers - Volumes - Firewalls and firewall rules - Networks - DNS zones and records - Storage Boxes - Object Storage with S3 Cloud server tools - Creation of one or up to 10 servers with current net pricing - Server type search with cost-optimized, regular, and general-purpose plans - Power, restart, rebuild, rescue, and reset controls - CPU, disk, and network metrics - Activity history and running action progress - Snapshot creation, rename, protection, restore, and deletion - Backups, networks, Firewalls, Volumes, Primary IPs, Floating IPs, and placement groups - Built-in VNC console plus copyable URL and password - Traffic, IP details, labels, hardware, and current net prices - Attached resource review before server deletion Dedicated server tools - Dedicated Server management through the Robot API - Server Market offers and server orders - Order transactions and ready-server links - IPs, subnets, and Failover IPs - Robot Firewalls and vSwitches Storage and SSH Storage Box browsing with WebDAV and Object Storage buckets with S3. Folder navigation, file and object details, and transfer management in one Storage tab. Saved SSH hosts, password and private key access, host fingerprint checks, multiple live sessions, fast session switching, and tmux support for sessions that should stay alive. Multiple Hetzner accounts Clear account names for Cloud, Object Storage, and Robot credentials. Account search, product counts, and quick project switching without mixed credentials. Keys stay on the device Local iOS Keychain storage for API tokens, S3 keys, Robot credentials, SSH passwords, and private keys. Direct requests to the configured Hetzner services. Hetz Hetz Pro - More than one Hetzner account - SSH host setup and native terminal access - Storage browser access across accounts Independent app Hetz Hetz is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hetzner. A valid Hetzner account and the matching API credentials are required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NetMaster2 screens
Hetz Hetz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetMaster at none against Hetz Hetz's 2. NetMaster also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Hetz Hetz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NetMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
NetMaster versus Hetz Hetz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetMasterHetz Hetz
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack RichmondGeekme

In-app purchases

None

NetMaster

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hetz Hetz

Subscriptions2
  • PRO$3.991 Month
  • Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is NetMaster free?
NetMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hetz Hetz free?
Hetz Hetz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetMaster or Hetz Hetz have ads?
Neither NetMaster nor Hetz Hetz shows ads.

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