# NetTools vs UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetTools | UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udptcprest-network-utility/id1246823651/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 37 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solueman Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/504255127) | [JC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246822420) |

## What reviewers say

### NetTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-analyzer/id1192981320)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Pro Ping | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Path Traceroute | $0.99 | one-time |
| 360° Network Inventory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep Service Browser | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete UPnP Mapper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full-Spectrum Port Scanner | $0.99 | one-time |
| LDAP Directory Inspector | $1.99 | one-time |
| RDP Security Inspector | $1.99 | one-time |
| All-Access Pro Toolkit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enterprise Pro Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |


### UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udptcprest-network-utility/id1246823651)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access and no ads. | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*