Comparison

NetTools vs Pingman

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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

Pingman

Features
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Pingman, your new essential network utility for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built entirely with Swift and SwiftUI, Pingman offers a sleek and intuitive way to check the reachability of hosts on your network and across the internet. Whether you're a network professional, a developer, or simply curious about your network connectivity, Pingman provides the tools you need right at your fingertips. Pingman allows you to quickly and easily send ICMP echo requests to target hosts, displaying real-time results including response times and packet loss. Its clean and modern interface, thanks to SwiftUI, provides a consistent experience across all your Apple devices. You can easily monitor network stability, diagnose connection issues, and verify the availability of servers and websites. Free Features: 1. Effortless Ping Tests: Conduct basic ping tests with default settings for quick network checks. 2. Clear Ping Summaries: Receive a concise summary at the end of each ping test, highlighting key statistics. 3. Organized Target Lists: Easily manage your frequently pinged targets with preset options, a history of previous targets, and a bookmarking feature for quick access. 4. Smart Notifications: Get instant alerts when ping failures occur and when services recover. Pro Features: 1. Advanced Ping Control: Unlock additional parameters to fine-tune your ping tests for specific network analysis needs. 2. Seamless Log Management: Share and save detailed ping logs for documentation, analysis, or troubleshooting purposes. 3. Data Export & Import: Backup and restore your bookmarks, history, and logs across devices. --- Subscription Information: Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew, and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. --- Privacy Policy: https://pingman.gewill.org/en/privacy Terms Of Use: https://pingman.gewill.org/en/terms Contact: 531sunlight@gmail.com

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
Pingman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NetTools at every 5 weeks against Pingman's every 5 months. Pingman's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NetTools sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pingman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Pingman every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
NetTools versus Pingman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsPingman
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.616 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolueman Hussain伟 θ‘›

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NetTools

One-time10
  • Unlimited Pro Ping$0.99
  • Full Path Traceroute$0.99
  • 360Β° 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

Pingman

Subscriptions2
  • Pingman Pro$0.291 Month
  • Pingman Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pingman Pro$2.99

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pingman free?
Pingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetTools or Pingman have ads?
Neither NetTools nor Pingman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or Pingman?
NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pingman every 5 months. Most recently, NetTools was updated on September 30, 2026 and Pingman on September 20, 2026.

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