Network Helper vs Network Tools/Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Network Helper
This app helps you understand network parameters by resolving domain names to IP addresses and vice versa. It also displays your device's network interfaces and byte order.
- Resolve domain names to IP addresses
- Reverse IP lookup
- View network interfaces
- Check byte order
- Supports IPv4 and IPv6
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Network Helper is a small, free utility for quick network lookups. It has been on the App Store since 2016, and it now has a modern successor, Radien: Network Toolbox. RADIEN, THE SUCCESSOR Radien is the app Network Helper grew up into: nine honest network tools in one clean, fast toolbox, built for modern iPhones and actively updated. Open the Radien tab inside Network Helper to see what it offers, or find it here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radien-network-toolbox/id6789207545 WHAT NETWORK HELPER DOES - Resolving: turn a hostname and service into IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6) - Reverse IP: look up the hostname behind an IP address and port - Interfaces: inspect your device's network interfaces and their addresses - Byte order: check the endianness of your device Network Helper stays free and keeps working as it always has. New features and future updates land in Radien.
Network Tools/Toolkit
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Discover a powerful, ad-free network diagnostics toolkit with essential features like Network Information, Ping, Traceroute, and DNS lookup. Designed for both professionals and enthusiasts, this app offers a suite of essential tools to help you diagnose and troubleshoot network issues with ease. Key Features: β’ Network Information: Get detailed insights into your networkβs configuration and status. β’ Ping: Test the reachability of hosts and measure round-trip time for messages. β’ Traceroute: Trace the path packets take to reach their destination and identify any bottlenecks. β’ Port Scan: Check your firewall configuration and identify issues. β’ DNS Lookup: Resolve domain names to IP addresses and gather DNS records. β’ IPv4 Calculators: Perform subnetting calculations and conversions to optimize and understand your network setup. The app is completely free to use, with no ads or analytics, ensuring a seamless and private experience. Whether youβre a network administrator, IT professional, or just curious about your network, this app provides the tools you need to get things done and stay in control without it annoying you with cookie banners, tracking, or ads when you need it most.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Network Tools/Toolkit at every 2 days against Network Helper's every 12 months. Network Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Network Helper ships an update every 12 months, Network Tools/Toolkit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Helper | Network Tools/Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 18.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IGOR ARSENKIN | Lukas Fulling |
In-app purchases
Network Helper
No in-app purchases
Network Tools/Toolkit
No in-app purchases
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