Comparison

Network Analyzer Scanner Netty vs HomeBase

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

Head to head
About

Network Analyzer Scanner Netty

This app provides a comprehensive suite of network analysis and troubleshooting tools. It helps identify devices on your network, diagnose connectivity issues, and test internet speeds. Features augmented reality for visualizing network performance in your environment.

Highlights
  • LAN scanner to identify connected devices
  • Network overview with IP, DNS, and cellular details
  • Ping, Traceroute, and Port Scanner tools
  • DNS Lookup and WHOIS functionality
  • Download/upload speed test
  • Augmented Reality Wi-Fi speed mapping
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Netty is the all-in-one network toolkit for your iPhone and iPad. Whether you're a home user troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues, an IT professional auditing a corporate LAN, or a developer debugging connectivity — Netty gives you powerful, professional-grade tools in a beautiful, intuitive interface. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Just tools. LAN SCANNER — Who's On Your Network? Scan your entire local network in seconds. Netty discovers every connected device — phones, laptops, smart TVs, printers, cameras, IoT devices, game consoles, and more. Each device is automatically identified by: • MAC address vendor lookup (thousands of manufacturers) • Bonjour/mDNS hostname resolution • Intelligent device classification with custom icons • "New device" alerts for unknown connections Perfect for home network security monitoring or enterprise auditing. NETWORK OVERVIEW — Everything At a Glance See your complete network status instantly: • Wi-Fi SSID, BSSID, channel, and signal quality • Local IP address and subnet mask • External (public) IP with geolocation • DNS server configuration • Cellular carrier details • VPN connection status PROFESSIONAL TOOLS SUITE ▸ Ping — Send ICMP echo requests to any host. See real-time round-trip latency, packet loss, min/avg/max stats. Works just like terminal ping. ▸ Traceroute — Map the complete path between you and any server. Identify exactly where slowdowns occur, hop by hop. ▸ Port Scanner — Probe any host for open TCP ports. Discover running services like HTTP, SSH, FTP, and SMTP. Essential for security audits. ▸ DNS Lookup — Query any record type: A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, NS, SOA. Debug DNS propagation issues and verify configurations. ▸ WHOIS — Look up domain registration details including owner, registrar, creation date, expiry, and nameservers. ▸ Speed Test — Measure real download and upload bandwidth along with network latency. Verify your ISP is delivering promised speeds. WI-FI AR — Augmented Reality Speed Mapping Walk through your home or office and drop speed-test markers in AR. Visualize download speeds, upload speeds, and latency as floating 3D gauges anchored to real-world locations. Identify dead zones and find the perfect spot for your router. Save snapshots of your AR heatmap directly to your Photos. BUILT FOR PRIVACY • No accounts required • No analytics or tracking • No advertisements • All data stays on your device • No server-side processing DESIGNED FOR iOS • Beautiful native SwiftUI interface • Dark mode support • Smooth animations and haptic feedback • Universal app — optimized for iPhone and iPad Whether you need to find who's stealing your Wi-Fi, diagnose a slow connection, check if a server port is open, or create a visual Wi-Fi heatmap of your home — Netty has you covered. Download Netty today and take control of your network. P.S : The app doesn't detect WiFi strength as Apple has not exposed that info to developers.

About

HomeBase

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HomeBase - Your AI-Powered Home Management Hub Stop losing track of your appliances, warranties, and home expenses. HomeBase is the all-in-one home management app that helps you organize your home, track maintenance, and protect your investment - automatically. -- SCAN & ADD INSTANTLY -- Use your camera to scan any appliance barcode and HomeBase automatically looks up product details, model numbers, and warranty information. Building your home inventory has never been faster. -- NEVER MISS MAINTENANCE AGAIN -- HomeBase creates smart maintenance schedules for all your appliances and home systems. Get reminders for HVAC filters, water heater flushes, smoke detector checks, gutter cleaning, and dozens more. Your home stays in peak condition without you having to remember everything. -- WARRANTY TRACKING -- Stop scrambling to find warranty paperwork. HomeBase stores warranty expiration dates for every item and alerts you before they expire. Never lose a warranty claim again. -- HOME INVENTORY FOR INSURANCE -- Create a comprehensive home inventory with photos, serial numbers, purchase prices, and receipts - exactly what you need for insurance claims. If disaster strikes, you're prepared. -- EXPENSE TRACKING WITH CHARTS -- Track every home-related expense - repairs, upgrades, appliances, utilities - and visualize your spending with beautiful charts. Know exactly where your money goes and plan ahead. -- ORGANIZE BY ROOM -- Manage your entire home room by room. Add items to the Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Garage, and more. See everything at a glance from the Dashboard. -- HOME HEALTH SCORE -- HomeBase calculates a Home Health Score based on your completed maintenance tasks, warranty coverage, and inventory completeness. Keep your score high and your home in great shape. -- PRO FEATURES -- Upgrade to HomeBase Pro to unlock: • Unlimited items and rooms • Export your full inventory as CSV or PDF • AI-powered product identification • Advanced expense analytics and reports • Priority support HomeBase Pro is available as a monthly ($4.99/month) or annual ($39.99/year) subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://vertexlabsolutions.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://vertexlabsolutions.com/terms

Screenshots

Network Analyzer Scanner Netty4 screens
HomeBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Network Analyzer Scanner Netty at 2 against HomeBase's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Network Analyzer Scanner Netty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HomeBase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Network Analyzer Scanner Netty versus HomeBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Analyzer Scanner NettyHomeBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (214 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings214 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerprathibha vijayanMd HASAN

Bugs and requests

Network Analyzer Scanner Netty

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • MAC address not displaying correctly on some devices
  • Device naming feature broken - all devices get same name
  • App fails to scan network on certain devices
  • Ads appear even in paid ad-free version
  • App crashes or stops working after updates
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  • Device discovery incomplete on some networks
  • Unlock functionality not working
  • Incompatibility with iPhone SE and older models

Requested features

9 requests
  • Russian language support
  • Signal strength meter
  • WiFi channel information display
  • Device type/brand identification
  • Password protection for app
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  • Support for multiple network scanning
  • Detailed device information
  • Ability to rename and save device names permanently
  • Advanced network analytics

HomeBase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Analyzer Scanner Netty

One-time1
  • Netty Pro$3.99
2 purchases

HomeBase

Subscriptions2
  • HomeBase Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • HomeBase Premium Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Network Analyzer Scanner Netty free?
Network Analyzer Scanner Netty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomeBase free?
HomeBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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