Comparison

NetTools vs UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

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

Head to head
About

NetTools

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for network analysis and diagnostics. It helps users understand their connection, discover devices, scan for open ports, and verify various network services for troubleshooting and security.

Highlights
  • Real-time network analysis
  • Device and service discovery
  • Ping and Traceroute
  • Port scanning
  • DNS lookup
  • Security checks (SPF, DMARC, etc.)
  • Wake on LAN
Features
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Your Network. Fully Understood. NetTools Pro is the professional-grade network toolkit that fits in your pocket. Diagnose problems in seconds, harden your security, and see exactly what's happening on your connection — whether you're troubleshooting at home or managing infrastructure in the field. WHAT'S UNDER THE HOOD See Your Connection Clearly Real-time analysis with the metrics that actually matter — latency, packet loss, and throughput at a glance. Know your connection before your users do. Discover Everything on Your Network Automatic UPnP and Bonjour service discovery maps every device and service broadcasting on your network. No guesswork, no blind spots. Ping & Traceroute Track reachability and trace the exact path your data travels — hop by hop. Pinpoint latency spikes and routing failures the moment they appear. Port Scanner Expose open ports before attackers do. A fast, precise scan of your network's attack surface, with results you can act on immediately. DNS Lookup Instant DNS record retrieval across all record types. Resolve misconfigurations, verify propagation, and troubleshoot resolution failures without leaving the app. SIP Proxy Verification Confirm your VoIP infrastructure is reachable and responding. Keep communication systems healthy with on-demand SIP proxy status checks. SMB Inspector Check SMB availability and basic endpoint details to validate file-sharing services and troubleshoot access issues quickly. SSH Inspector Confirm SSH reachability and banner details so you can verify remote access paths before opening a terminal. LDAP Inspector Verify LDAP endpoints are reachable and responding so directory-backed services stay discoverable and dependable. RDP Inspector Confirm Remote Desktop endpoints respond as expected and spot access issues before users report them. TLS Certificate Inspector Full certificate chain inspection — SANs, key algorithms, expiry, and security headers. Know exactly what your TLS configuration is saying to the world. Security Analysis SPF, DMARC, CAA, and HSTS checks in one place. Verify your domain's security posture without juggling a dozen separate tools. WHOIS & Domain Intel Registrar, nameservers, registration, and expiry dates — all pulled directly over TCP port 43. Fast, accurate, no third-party web lookups. Wake on LAN Wake any device on your network with a broadcast magic packet. Manage known MAC addresses and power up machines without leaving the app. Subnet Calculator Clear, visual subnet math. Calculate host ranges, broadcast addresses, and CIDR breakdowns without reaching for a separate calculator. HTTP Header Inspector Full response headers for any URL. Debug redirects, verify caching policies, and inspect security headers in real time. UPnP Media Browser Browse ContentDirectory services, navigate containers, see album art, artist names, and duration. Stream audio directly. Paginate libraries over 200 items. Built for people who need answers, not guesses. NetTools Pro doesn't pad its feature list — every tool solves a real problem. Professionals rely on it for incident response. Enthusiasts use it to finally understand what their router is doing. Power users keep it open all day. Download NetTools Pro. Know your network.

About

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

This app provides comprehensive network testing tools, including UDP and TCP client/server functionality, REST API requests, and network scanning. It allows users to send and receive data in various formats and analyze network performance.

Highlights
  • UDP send/receive
  • TCP client/server
  • REST API requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Network scanner with port testing
  • IP address and interface information
  • Data formatting (string, hex, JSON)
Features
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The only network utility application you will ever need: 1) UDP Send and/or receive datagrams in both string and hexadecimal format. You can send the datagrams to another instance of the application, a server that is set up to receive datagrams or to the same instance of the application. If you are receiving datagrams, you can specify any valid port to bind to. 2) TCP TCP Mode supports two (2) submodes: 1) TCP Client and TCP Server. TCP Client allows you to to connect to a TCP Server via specifying the remote host and port the server is operating on. Once connected, messages can be sent to the server; any responses will be displayed in the output view. 2) TCP Server allows you to create an instance of a tcp server operating on a port that is user configurable. Once one or more clients connect, messages can be sent to the set of connected clients. All responses from the client will be displayed in the output view. Messages and responses can be a utf8 string or raw data in hexadecimal (go to settings to configure format). 3) REST REST mode supports four (4) request method/verbs: GET, POST, PUT,DELETE. In 'GET' mode, given a url, will display the output in output view. In 'POST' and 'PUT' mode, given a url and a body (e.g. parameters), the output will be displayed in the output view. In all cases, the output can be formatted in RAW or JSON. JSON builder feature to easily build the request body is available if POST/PUT is selected. 4) Network Scanner Scan a single or a range of IP Addresses. Optionally, test if a port is open. Response of scan includes number of packets sent, received, lost, response time and status of port. By going to Settings/Info, you can specify the timeout period for ping and port scans. • Current private and public IP Address available in Settings/Info tab. • Network interfaces available in Settings/Info tab. Privacy Policy: http://www.jcaccountingcpa.com/NetworkAppPrivacy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility at 43% against NetTools's 0%. UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). NetTools's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 37 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. NetTools sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NetTools versus UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsUDP/TCP/REST Network Utility
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolueman HussainJC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, Inc

Customer experience

NetTools

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NetTools

One-time10
  • Unlimited Pro Ping$0.99
  • Full Path Traceroute$0.99
  • 360° Network Inventory$0.99
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  • Deep Service Browser$0.99
  • Complete UPnP Mapper$0.99
  • Full-Spectrum Port Scanner$0.99
  • LDAP Directory Inspector$1.99
  • RDP Security Inspector$1.99
  • All-Access Pro Toolkit$5.99
  • Enterprise Pro Bundle$6.99
1 purchases

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

Subscriptions1
  • Full access and no ads.$0.991 Month

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility free?
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetTools or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility have ads?
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility shows ads; NetTools does not.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility?
NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility every 37 months. Most recently, NetTools was updated on August 31, 2026 and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility on September 11, 2026.

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