Comparison

NetTools vs CTT Mobile

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

CTT Mobile

Monitor real-time telemetry from your CTT devices. Adjust device duty cycles and connect to Bluetooth-enabled products like the Sidekick and Node Version 3.

Highlights
  • View latest telemetry data
  • Assign device duty cycle changes
  • Connect to Bluetooth enabled CTT products
  • Monitor Sidekick and Node Version 3
Features
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CTT Mobile allows you to view the latest telemetry data from your CTT devices on your mobile device. In addition you can use CTT Mobile to assign device duty cycle changes and connect to Bluetooth enabled CTT products such as the Sidekick and Node Version 3.

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CTT Mobile at 100% against NetTools's 0%. CTT Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. CTT Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, CTT Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NetTools versus CTT Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsCTT Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolueman HussainCellular Tracking Technologies LLC

Customer experience

NetTools

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CTT Mobile

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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

CTT Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTT Mobile free?
CTT Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetTools or CTT Mobile have ads?
Neither NetTools nor CTT Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or CTT Mobile?
NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and CTT Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, NetTools was updated on August 31, 2026 and CTT Mobile on June 20, 2026.

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