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Android Apps > Tools > nc - Netcat for Android
App profile & analytics · Tools · Data updated 2026-10-20
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nc - Netcat for Android

by Werebug · Free · Version 2.1.6

“The TCP/IP Swiss-Army Knife packaged for your Android device!” the developer's tagline

Availability On Google Play since December 2019 ↗
Rating on Google Play
3.38/5
59 ratings
At a glance AppBrain's trailer of this app, made from our data
Rating
3.38
59 reviews
Total installs
24
thousand
Installs, last 30 days
890
Best rank
–
not in the top lists
Last updated
August 29, 2026
2.1.6
AppBrain's verdict Established

nc - Netcat for Android has 24 thousand installs. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think. Show more ›

nc - Netcat for Android is made and published by Werebug. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Werebug. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Werebug and are shown as published on Google Play.

Summary

nc - Netcat for Android brings a compact TCP/IP toolkit to Android by wrapping the ncat binary from Nmap. It enables opening TCP connections, listening on ports, sending and receiving UDP datagrams, and executing system commands via sockets. It is not an official Nmap app and is not ranked in any top lists.

Pros & Cons

  • Free to use (price: Free)
  • Open-source with source code available on GitHub
  • Lightweight APK (~7 MB) suitable for on-device networking tasks
  • Active maintenance evidenced by recent upgrade to ncat 7.98
  • Not an official Nmap app
  • Not ranked in top app lists
  • Uses DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION which may be notable for security/audit considerations

About nc - Netcat for Android

nc - Netcat for Android is a tools app developed by Werebug.

How many times has nc - Netcat for Android been installed?

nc - Netcat for Android has been installed 24 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 890 times.

What is the rating of nc - Netcat for Android?

nc - Netcat for Android is rated 3.38 out of 5 stars, based on 59 ratings.

Is nc - Netcat for Android free?

nc - Netcat for Android is free. The app size is 7.52 MB. The latest version available is 2.1.6. The last update was on August 29, 2026.

What are the requirements for nc - Netcat for Android?

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since December 2019.

Description by Werebug (from Google Play)
This application is a simple wrapper around the ncat binary cross-compiled for Android from the Nmap source. This is not an official Nmap application.
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Screenshots

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Installs over time

nc - Netcat for Android has been installed 24 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 30 installs per day.

Changelog of nc - Netcat for Android

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Comments on nc - Netcat for Android for Android

★★★★★ Heitor Msb · Apr 20, 2024
Helpful for debug my tpc connection server, tnx for the app.
★★★★★ Pakistani Boy · Jan 5, 2022
The net at app is good for use but developer I want to say that learn me how to hack android and control it from another android
★★★★★ Visakh Venugopal · May 20, 2026
Good tool for quick testing TCP/UDP and many
★★★★★ Muhammad Rahimi · Nov 30, 2021
Handy tool when net cat on termux isn't working
★★★★☆ Aron Cullberg · Mar 13, 2025
It autoscrolls to the top when new messages come in (at the bottom) otherwise it works as expected. Edit: I have changed my score from 2 to 4 since the bug I encountered seems to be nonreproducable. I will take the time to attempt to try to figure out the cause and then come back and update this later.
★☆☆☆☆ Aditya Developer · Feb 25, 2021
Wrong syntax error even I write as shown
★☆☆☆☆ Kasper Føns · Jan 30, 2021
Cannot connect to hostnames, only IP addresses work.
★☆☆☆☆ rree terteg · Aug 12, 2022
Your app doesn't support simple interactive copy text
★☆☆☆☆ Try Vbox · Apr 29, 2026
No idea how to use it: I don't have a shell

Google Play Rankings for nc - Netcat for Android

This app is not ranked

Technologies used by nc - Netcat for Android

2 permissions · 28 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include INTERNET and DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION. The app is open-source with a GitHub source, which supports transparency. It is not an official Nmap app. APK size is approximately 7 MB.

Frequently asked questions about nc - Netcat for Android

Is nc - Netcat for Android free?

Yes. nc - Netcat for Android is free on Google Play.

Is nc - Netcat for Android still available?

Yes. nc - Netcat for Android is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on August 29, 2026.

Does nc - Netcat for Android contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list nc - Netcat for Android as containing ads.

How large is nc - Netcat for Android?

nc - Netcat for Android is 7.52 MB.

Is nc - Netcat for Android suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of nc - Netcat for Android as suitable for everyone.

How many times has nc - Netcat for Android been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000+ installs for nc - Netcat for Android.

How do people rate nc - Netcat for Android?

nc - Netcat for Android scores 3.38 out of 5 stars, from 59 ratings on Google Play.

Who made nc - Netcat for Android?

nc - Netcat for Android was developed by Werebug. It is listed in the tools category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to nc - Netcat for Android?

People looking at nc - Netcat for Android also look at these tools apps: NetPal - netcat for Android, Packet Injection, UDP/TCP Widget, iperf - Bandwidth measurements, Network Utilities.

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