Comparison

NetTools vs PingKit

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

PingKit

Understand your home network with AI-powered explanations and 19 free tools. Identify devices, test speeds, and monitor connections privately on your iPhone. Offers advanced features and monitoring through optional subscriptions.

Highlights
  • On-device AI for network explanations
  • 19 professional-grade network tools
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Device discovery and identification
  • Connection monitoring and uptime watch
  • Optional subscription for advanced features
Features
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Your network finally speaks your language. PingKit explains your WiFi in plain English. Ask "Why is my internet slow?" and get a real answer. Every device on your network is identified automatically. No jargon, no guesswork. 19 professional-grade network tools, completely free. AI THAT EXPLAINS YOUR NETWORK: Security findings are explained right on your iPhone using Apple's on-device intelligence, so that text never leaves the device. The AI assistant and the other AI features run on our own service. Every AI feature is free to try without a subscription: 15 answers a week, up to 5 a day. SIRI & SHORTCUTS: Run a speed test, check "How's My Wi-Fi?", ping a host, scan a port, or look up DNS, straight from Siri, Spotlight, and the Shortcuts app. 19 FREE TOOLS: Smart Diagnostics, Speed Test, Ping, Visual Traceroute, MTR, Connection Monitor, Port Scanner, Bonjour Browser, Security Scan, Device Discovery, My Network, DNS Lookup, Whois, IP Geolocation, SSL Inspector, HTTP Analyzer, Subnet Calculator, Wake-on-LAN, Network Interfaces. MONITOR TAB: Live connection stats, Uptime Watch, Cert Monitor, Mac Agent, scheduled speed tests, and compliance export, all in one place. Uptime Watch is free to try: one site for a week, with down and recovery alerts. GUARDIAN ($2.99/mo): • Where the problem is: your device, your network, your router, your ISP, or beyond • Watch Mode: re-run the check on a loop to catch a drop that will not repeat on demand • Compared with normal: learns what each network usually does, and flags what is off • Since your last checkup: what changed, and which device it belongs to • Fix It walkthrough: an ordered checklist for your exact router, progress saved • Trends: speed, latency, jitter and security score charted per network • Uptime Watch: hourly checks for 10 URLs with down/recovered alerts • 24/7 monitoring with the companion Mac Agent • AI assistant: ask anything about your network • Smart alerts: new devices, outages, changes • Scheduled speed tests: your Mac Agent runs them, results sync to your iPhone • Private iCloud sync between the Mac Agent and your iPhone GUARDIAN PLUS ($9.99/mo): • Cert Monitor: track TLS certificates for 25 domains with expiry alerts • Scheduled reports: your own name on the PDF, with a weekly or monthly due date • ISO 27001 Compliance PDF: one-tap signed evidence export • Apple Watch complication • Highest AI limits of any plan • Everything in Guardian NOW IN 27 LANGUAGES. PRIVACY FIRST: All diagnostics run locally on your own network. No accounts, no tracking. The Mac Agent syncs through your personal iCloud. PingKit Guardian: $2.99/mo or $24.99/yr. Guardian Plus: $9.99/mo or $79.99/yr. 1-week free trial on monthly plans. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pingkit.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://pingkit.app/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
PingKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PingKit at every 3 days against NetTools's every 5 weeks. NetTools's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, 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 PingKit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, PingKit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NetTools versus PingKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsPingKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolueman HussainPAUL SNYMAN

Customer experience

NetTools

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

PingKit

All ratings2 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
10 purchases

PingKit

Subscriptions10
  • PingKit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • PingKit Guardian7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PingKit Agent Monthly$3.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • PingKit Everything Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PingKit Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • PingKit Guardian Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PingKit Agent Yearly$19.991 Year
  • PingKit Everything Yearly$24.991 Year
  • PingKit Guardian7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • PingKit Guardian Plus7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PingKit free?
PingKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetTools or PingKit have ads?
Neither NetTools nor PingKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or PingKit?
NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and PingKit every 3 days. Most recently, NetTools was updated on August 31, 2026 and PingKit on September 13, 2026.

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