Lenovo PC Diagnostics vs netool.io Pro2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lenovo PC Diagnostics
Decode diagnostic error audio signals from supported Lenovo workstations and ThinkPad P series laptops, even when the system won't boot. Check warranty status, look up codes, and manage all diagnostic events in one place.
- Decode audio diagnostic errors
- Works when system won't boot
- Check warranty status
- Look up diagnostic codes
- Manage diagnostic events
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When your ThinkStation workstation (models P920, P720, P520, P520c or other supported models) or ThinkPad P series laptop encounters a diagnostic error, this app decodes it from audio signals, even if the the system will not boot or fully power on. You can also use the app to check your warranty status, look up diagnostic codes and manage all of your system diagnostic events in one app.
netool.io Pro2
This utility app connects to specialized hardware for network testing and automation. It offers faster configuration, enhanced reliability, and advanced features like SSH automation for tagged and untagged ports. Supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection
- Network automation via SSH
- Discovery Protocol
- DHCP Detection
- VLAN ID detection
- PCAP Capture
- ARP Scanning
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This is the companion app for your new netool.io Pro2. The new netool.io Pro2 hardware is 5 times faster and brings Bluetooth to be able to connect quickly without the need to use Wi-fi. The netool Pro2 is the second version of the Pro line. Time is valuable, so with the faster hardware means faster configuration changes and a smoother experience. Using ether Bluetooth or Wi-Fi you can connect the netool.io Pro2 app to your netool.io Pro2 tester and network automation tool. The netool.io Pro2 is not just faster but more reliable which means we had to write a new app for the new hardware to get the speed and reliability we needed. The netool.pro2 brings the features of the Lite and adds networking automation using SSH. netool.io Pro2's Features - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection support - Discovery Protocol - DHCP Detection - Tag VLAN ID detection - Internet Detection - Flash Port Mode - Save Discovery to Tag Discovery - netool.cloud Support - Share Functions - Trace Route - 802.1X Support - PCAP Capture to USB Drive - Untagged Port Configuration Automation - Tagged VLAN Port Configuration Automation - IF/Then Switch Configuration Automation - ARP Scanning
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: netool.io Pro2 at 4.6 against Lenovo PC Diagnostics's 2.0. netool.io Pro2 also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 16 months). Lenovo PC Diagnostics's advantage is review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and ratings volume (46 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
netool.io Pro2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lenovo PC Diagnostics has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Lenovo PC Diagnostics's written reviews are positive against 0% of netool.io Pro2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Lenovo PC Diagnostics ships an update every 16 months, netool.io Pro2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lenovo PC Diagnostics | netool.io Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (46 ratings) | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lenovo APLA | Netool LLC |
Customer experience
Lenovo PC Diagnostics
netool.io Pro2
In-app purchases
Lenovo PC Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
netool.io Pro2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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