# NetTools vs messageLOG

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: messageLOG at none against NetTools's 10. messageLOG also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetTools sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. messageLOG asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, messageLOG monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetTools | messageLOG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solueman Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/504255127) | [SFS Gruppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/552361799) |

## 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 |


### messageLOG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagelog/id1482277111)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetTools free?

NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is messageLOG free?

messageLOG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do NetTools or messageLOG have ads?

Neither NetTools nor messageLOG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetTools or messageLOG?

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and messageLOG monthly. Most recently, NetTools was updated on October 12, 2026 and messageLOG on October 3, 2026.

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