| Version | 1.3.0 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | James Devenish |
| Release date | Nov 11, 2010 |
| Date added | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Os requirements | iOS |
| Requirements | Compatible with: ipodtouchsecondgen, ipodtouchsecondgen, iphone3g, iphone3g, iphone3gs, iphone3gs, ipadwifi, ipadwifi, ipad3g, ipad3g, ipodtouchthirdgen, ipodtouchthirdgen, iphone4, iphone4, ipodtouchfourthgen, ipodtouchfourthgen, ipad2wifi, ipad2wifi, ipad23g, ipad23g, iphone4s, iphone4s, ipadthirdgen, ipadthirdgen, ipadthirdgen4g, ipadthirdgen4g, iphone5, iphone5, ipodtouchfifthgen, ipodtouchfifthgen, ipadfourthgen, ipadfourthgen, ipadfourthgen4g, ipadfourthgen4g, ipadmini, ipadmini, ipadmini4g, ipadmini4g |
| Total downloads | 364 |
| Downloads per week | 2 |
| Price | Free |
Description
A network status app for Apple iOS discover which servers and ports are being used on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Monitor your devices TCP connections for uploads and downloads (IPv4 only) and export the list as CSV. Very useful for programmers, developers and curious users! You can use Netstats in-app feedback if you have questions or ideas. Updated for iOS 3.2 through iOS 5.1.Features Include: View connections live. View host address and name, port description. View connection duration, idle time and round-trip time. View bytes received & sent per connection, host and port. View connection activity timeline (busy/idle history). Hear audio alerts for new and ongoing connections. Delta Mode shows new activity only. Sort connections by your preferred criteria. Export list as CSV to iTunes, apps and e-mail. Host connectivity test button. Export up to 48 hours of connection history. Look up IP address WHOIS and port info. Identify interfaces as Cellular, Wi-Fi, or VPN. Built-in Help.Some features require in-app purchase.
Review
A network status tool that can be useful for programmers, developers, and advanced users who want to learn more about their devices' connectivity, Netstat can show you detailed connection data, including what connections the uploads and downloads on your iPhone or iPad are using.
Pros
Extensive compatibility: Netstat works with iOS 3.2 and the more recent versions. This means that you can use it even with your Apple TV and the 2010 iPod and iPhone models.
In-app feedback: It allows you to quickly communicate with the developers for inquiries on the features or bugs encountered. You won't be getting the fastest response, but at least you no longer have to open a separate app to go to the app's official website or to launch iTunes and send feedback. This is a feature every app should have.
Cons
Not really free: While labeled as a free app, many of its features are not free. For instance, to view connection details alone, you will have to pay $0.99. If you want to access all of the features listed on the Netstat app store page, you have to spend $3.99.
Bottom Line
Netstat works well, doing what it promises without issues. The problem with it is its misleading advertising: the free label only tries to get you to download the app on your device; but to use it, you are forced to pay for the "upgrades." The listed features are promising but may seem overpriced, considering that other apps offer them for free.
