Comparison

WiFi Scanner vs Traceroute Network Path Finder

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Scanner

Features
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Network Analyzer is a complete network toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Diagnose Wi-Fi problems, map the devices on your LAN, and inspect hosts and services โ€” all from one fast, native app. EVERY TOOL YOU NEED โ€ข LAN Scanner โ€” discover every device on your local network with IP, hostname and Bonjour services โ€ข Port Scanner โ€” check open ports with common presets or a custom range โ€ข Ping โ€” continuous latency monitoring with live chart, jitter and packet loss โ€ข Traceroute โ€” hop-by-hop path analysis to any host โ€ข Speed Test โ€” download, upload and latency measurement โ€ข DNS Lookup โ€” A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS and TXT records โ€ข Reverse DNS โ€” resolve an IP back to its hostname โ€ข WHOIS โ€” domain registration and ownership data โ€ข TLS Certificate Inspector โ€” issuer, validity dates, SANs and the full chain โ€ข HTTP Inspector โ€” status codes, headers, redirect chain and timing โ€ข Public IP โ€” your external address with reverse DNS and NAT detection โ€ข Network Info โ€” SSID, local IP, gateway, netmask and interface details โ€ข Subnet Calculator โ€” CIDR ranges, usable hosts and broadcast address โ€ข Wake-on-LAN โ€” power on your machines with a magic packet โ€ข Home Screen Widget โ€” your current network at a glance BUILT FOR PRIVACY Everything runs on your device. No account. No ads. No analytics. No third-party tracking. History and favourites stay in local storage and never leave your iPhone. MADE FOR iOS Native SwiftUI throughout. Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver and iPad multitasking are supported from day one. History and recents make repeat diagnostics one tap away. NOTE Only scan networks you own or are authorized to test. LAN and Bonjour features require the Local Network permission. Location permission is used solely to read the Wi-Fi network name and is never stored or transmitted. PREMIUM Core tools are free, and you can try every advanced tool each day. Upgrade for unlimited LAN Scanner, Port Scanner, Traceroute, Speed Test, WHOIS, TLS and HTTP inspectors. Choose monthly, yearly (3-day free trial) or lifetime. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emrekotun.github.io/network-analyzer/privacy https://emrekotun.github.io/network-analyzer/support

About

Traceroute Network Path Finder

Features
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Traceroute Network Path Finder helps you inspect the route between your device and any host so you can understand latency, hops, and connection behavior. Use it to trace network paths, review hop-by-hop results, run ping checks, look up DNS records, test connection speed, and adjust route settings for practical troubleshooting. Features: - Trace routes to domains and IP addresses - Review hop number, host, address, RTT, and status - Run ping checks with live response data - View latency charts and packet stats - Look up DNS records - Run connection speed checks - Configure max hops, timeout, packet size, and history settings - Save and clear local network test history - Open support, privacy, terms, rate, and share actions Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/traceroute-network-path-finder-terms-of-use/181bb994-1921-45df-b5ba-bec21556019e/terms Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/traceroute-network-path-finder-privacy-policy/a639603d-5f95-4827-9ff1-f936a26918f8/privacy

Screenshots

WiFi Scanner4 screens
Traceroute Network Path Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Traceroute Network Path Finder at none against WiFi Scanner's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. WiFi Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Traceroute Network Path Finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
WiFi Scanner versus Traceroute Network Path Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi ScannerTraceroute Network Path Finder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMRE KOTUNPLAZA POINT SDN. BHD.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WiFi Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99
None

Traceroute Network Path Finder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiFi Scanner free?
WiFi Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Traceroute Network Path Finder free?
Traceroute Network Path Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WiFi Scanner or Traceroute Network Path Finder have ads?
Neither WiFi Scanner nor Traceroute Network Path Finder shows ads.

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