Comparison

NetTools vs Network Kit

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 Kit

This utility app provides comprehensive network debugging tools. It allows users to view device network information and perform various tests like TCP, UDP, Ping, and DNS queries. An optional subscription removes advertisements.

Highlights
  • View IPv4/IPv6 and interface information
  • TCP/UDP and Ping testing
  • Traceroute functionality
  • DNS query support
  • Ad-free subscription option
Features
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A network debugging tool App - Support viewing information IPv4, IPv6, interface of the current device - Support TCP, TCP6, UDP, UD6, Ping, Ping6, Traceroute, Traceroute6, DNS query Subscription Terms: 1. Products - Remove ads (Monthly), the price is ¥6/month - Remove ads (Quarterly), the price is ¥16/quarter - Remove ads (Annually), the price is ¥56/annual 2. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 3. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 4. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period,and identify the cost of the renewal 5. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://plumk.top/poivacy/network_kit_poivacy_cn.html Auto Renewal Agreement: https://plumk.top/apps/network_kit/agreement/auto_renew.html

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
Network Kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NetTools at none against Network Kit's shown. NetTools also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Network Kit's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Network Kit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Network Kit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NetTools versus Network Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsNetwork Kit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolueman Hussain铁柱 李

Customer experience

NetTools

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

Network Kit

All ratings4 ratings
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
3 purchases

Network Kit

Subscriptions3
  • Remove ads (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Remove ads (Quarterly)$1.993 Months
  • Remove ads (Annually)$7.991 Year

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Kit free?
Network Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetTools or Network Kit have ads?
Network Kit shows ads; NetTools does not.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or Network Kit?
NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Network Kit every 9 days. Most recently, NetTools was updated on August 31, 2026 and Network Kit on July 18, 2026.

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