Comparison

NetTools vs Xblue

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

Xblue

Locate misplaced Bluetooth devices using a satellite map and distance indicator. It also offers motion testing tools and an ad-blocker for a smoother experience. A premium version unlocks advanced features.

Highlights
  • Find lost Bluetooth devices on map
  • Display distance to lost device
  • Ad-blocker tool
  • Motion test tools (gyroscope, accelerometer, compass)
  • Test speakers and microphone
Features
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Did you accidentally lose one of your Bluetooth devices and now you can’t find it? “Xblue - Bluetooth devices finder” is an amazing app that will help you find your misplaced and lost Bluetooth devices by showing them where they are on the map. With this app you will be able to see the distance between your iOS device and the lost Bluetooth device, as well as showing it on the satellite map. This app will work with any Bluetooth device like speakers, wireless earphones, headphones, TVs and other watches. It also includes an performant and intelligent Ad-blocker that will get rid of annoying advertisements from showing up on your device, making your internet surfing routine more enjoyable. Another amazing feature this app includes is the motion test tools. With them, you will be able to test out the functionality of your device by using the gyroscope, accelerometer and compass. Test out the speakers and microphone on your device to check if they are working properly as they should be. Join the thousands of people who use “Xblue - Bluetooth devices finder” on a daily basis by downloading the app for free right now! AMAZING FEATURES! Find lost of misplaced Bluetooth devices on the satellite map Get to know the distance between your iOS device and your lost Bluetooth device Block annoying advertisements from your device with the Ad-blocker tool Do not forget to read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Check out the simple tutorial that will guide you on how to use the app DO NOT FORGET TO TRY OUT OUR PREMIUM VERSION! Premium version will include: Play around with the motion tools Block content with advanced filters More details about the Bluetooth devices Do not forget to share this app with your friends if you found it useful. Also, do not forget to leave a rating and a review to our app, because your feedback is very important to us! Thank you for downloading “Xblue - Bluetooth devices finder” Terms of Use: https://tokix.xyz/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tokix.xyz/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
Xblue3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetTools at 5.0 against Xblue's 3.7. NetTools also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Xblue's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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 Xblue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xblue has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Xblue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NetTools versus Xblue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsXblue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolueman HussainPavel Strelciuc

Customer experience

NetTools

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

Xblue

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
4 purchases

Xblue

Subscriptions4
  • subscription$8.497 Days
  • months$28.991 Month
  • subscription$35.993 Months
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  • subscription3 Days trial$73.991 Year

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xblue free?
Xblue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NetTools or Xblue?
NetTools is rated higher. NetTools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Xblue averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do NetTools or Xblue have ads?
Neither NetTools nor Xblue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or Xblue?
NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Xblue every 2 weeks. Most recently, NetTools was updated on October 26, 2026 and Xblue on October 24, 2026.

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