# NetTools vs NetworkArch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetworkArch at 100% against NetTools's 67%. NetworkArch also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). NetTools's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetTools sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and NetworkArch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, NetworkArch every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetTools | NetworkArch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/networkarch/id1526690989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solueman Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/504255127) | [Hubert Jozwiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526690991) |

## 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 |


### NetworkArch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/networkarch/id1526690989)

Diagnose your network with a suite of tools including ping, Wake on LAN, Whois, and DNS lookup. Get detailed information about your Wi-Fi and cellular connections. More tools are planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Ping IP address or hostname, Wake on LAN magic packets, Whois lookup for IPs and domains, DNS lookup with multiple record support, Wi-Fi connection status and details, Cellular network information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.49 | per month |
| Whois unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| DNS Lookup unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetTools free?

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

### Is NetworkArch free?

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

### Do NetTools or NetworkArch have ads?

Neither NetTools nor NetworkArch shows ads.

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

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and NetworkArch every 4 weeks. Most recently, NetTools was updated on October 12, 2026 and NetworkArch on October 6, 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.*