Comparison

NetTools vs Trustd Mobile Security

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

Trustd Mobile Security

This app offers robust mobile security features to protect against online threats. It includes a link checker to block malicious websites, a WiFi scanner for network security, and device checker for software updates. An optional subscription unlocks advanced safe browsing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Link Checker for phishing
  • WiFi Scanner for network security
  • Device Checker for iOS updates
  • Safe Browsing alerts
  • No ads in free version
Features
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Trustd Mobile Security Basic is FREE and includes: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Link Checker: Use Safari + Trustd Mobile Security to protect against phishing attacks and scams. If you open a link from a message or email with Safari, Trustd Mobile Security will check the URL and block any malicious websites. + WiFi Scanner: Whenever you connect to a WiFi network, the Trustd Mobile Security app will scan it to see if anyone is snooping on your web browsing and stealing your private data. + Device Checker: To make sure you're always up to date, Trustd Mobile Security alerts you when there's a new version of iOS out, protecting you against device vulnerabilities. Trustd Plus [By subscription]: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ All of the above Basic protection, PLUS + Safe Browsing: Browse the web from any app or browser, and get instant alerts if you visit a spoof or malicious website that wants to steal your data or drop malware. Add websites to your safe list if you trust them. Why is Trustd Mobile Security different? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + All core features are free, with NO ads + Trustd Mobile Security can spot phishing threats before other security vendors know about them. + We don't track individual users and you don’t need an account. + Transparency and integrity is our battlecry! We’re committed to your privacy and security Stay Safe with Trustd Mobile Security ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Privacy Policy ++++++++++ Trustd Mobile Security respects your privacy and promises to safeguard your personal data. For more information: https://traced.app/traced-privacy-policy/ Trustd Plus Subscription +++++++++++++++++++ If you choose to purchase a Trustd Plus monthly subscription: – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account. – Your subscription will automatically renew and your iTunes Account will be charged for the next period, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – To turn off auto-renewal follow the guidance outlined in our auto-renew policy (https://traced.app/auto-renew-policy/). - Trustd Terms and Conditions: https://traced.app/trustd-app-end-user-license-agreement-eula/

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
Trustd Mobile Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: NetTools at free against Trustd Mobile Security's freemium. Trustd Mobile Security's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Trustd Mobile Security sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Trustd Mobile Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NetTools versus Trustd Mobile Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsTrustd Mobile Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (289 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—289 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolueman HussainTraced Ltd

Customer experience

NetTools

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

Trustd Mobile Security

All ratings289 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

NetTools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Trustd Mobile Security

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Newest update messed everything up
  • App is super buggy
  • Doesn't work when tapping app spots
  • Doesn't get WiFi security notifications

Requested features

2 requests
  • Protect email
  • More user interaction and data display

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

Trustd Mobile Security

Subscriptions1
  • Trustd Plus$1.991 Month

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trustd Mobile Security free?
Trustd Mobile Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetTools or Trustd Mobile Security have ads?
Neither NetTools nor Trustd Mobile Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or Trustd Mobile Security?
NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Trustd Mobile Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, NetTools was updated on October 12, 2026 and Trustd Mobile Security on October 9, 2026.

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