Comparison

NetTools vs Network Checker

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

Network Checker

This utility app provides developers with essential network tools. It allows for socket creation, host pinging, SSH access, and network scanning. Test internet speed and discover services on your network.

Highlights
  • TCP/UDP socket creation (client/server)
  • Network service discovery
  • Public IP address check
  • Host pinging
  • SSH shell access
  • Port scanning
  • Internet speed testing
Features
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As a developer, sometimes I need to do something like ping a host, or create a TCP/UDP socket, or open an SSH shell, ... on my iPhone. So I have made an app to do that thing. Also, I want to share it with every developer. Maybe, it will be helpful for your work. [Key features] - Create a TCP/UDP socket for both client or server. - Discovery some services on a network. - Check public IP. - Ping a host. - Open an SSH shell. - Scan ports for a host. - Test internet speed. - Check the information of a host. * Some more features will come in the next version.

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
Network Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Network Checker at none against NetTools's 10. Network Checker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Network Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Network Checker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NetTools versus Network Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsNetwork Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolueman HussainNguyen Sang

Customer experience

NetTools

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Network Checker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Network Checker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Checker free?
Network Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetTools or Network Checker have ads?
Neither NetTools nor Network Checker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or Network Checker?
NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Network Checker weekly. Most recently, NetTools was updated on October 12, 2026 and Network Checker on October 6, 2026.

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