Comparison

NetTools vs NetProbe

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

NetProbe

Features
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NetProbe turns your iPhone or iPad into a serious network diagnostics toolkit โ€” the kind of thing IT pros keep on their laptop, now in your pocket. DISCOVER YOUR NETWORK Scan your Wi-Fi to find every device connected to it โ€” routers, laptops, phones, smart TVs, printers, and smart home gear. NetProbe identifies device vendors, MAC addresses, and open ports using standard, sandbox-safe techniques (ARP, mDNS/Bonjour, SSDP). SEE IT MAPPED OUT An interactive network topology map shows how every device connects, with search, filtering, and live status โ€” so you can actually see your network instead of guessing at it. KNOW WHAT'S EXPOSED A plain-English health score flags risky open ports, weak TLS certificates, and other signals before someone else finds them โ€” turning a scan into an actual security checkup. A COMPLETE TOOLKIT โ€ข Ping โ€” check connectivity to any host โ€ข Traceroute โ€” trace the route to a host, hop by hop โ€ข Port Scan โ€” scan common or custom TCP ports โ€ข DNS Lookup โ€” A, MX, TXT, CNAME, SRV records โ€ข WHOIS Lookup โ€” domain and IP registration info โ€ข ASN Lookup โ€” find who announces an IP address โ€ข Subnet Calculator โ€” CIDR ranges at a glance โ€ข TLS Certificate Inspector โ€” check expiry, chain, and strength โ€ข HTTP Header Inspector โ€” see exactly what a server returns โ€ข Website Security Check โ€” headers, HSTS, CSP, and TLS in one pass โ€ข Wake-on-LAN โ€” wake a sleeping device remotely โ€ข LAN Info โ€” your IP, subnet, router, and Wi-Fi details SAVE AND COMPARE Every scan is saved to history automatically, so you can compare two scans and see exactly what changed on your network โ€” a new device, a port that opened, a device that disappeared. WIDGET & SHORTCUTS Add the NetProbe widget to your Home Screen for an at-a-glance network summary, and use Siri Shortcuts to kick off a ping or quick scan hands-free. PRIVATE BY DESIGN NetProbe does not run its own servers and includes no ads, tracking, or analytics. Scan results and history are stored on your device. When iCloud Sync is enabled, history and saved devices sync through your private iCloud account using Apple CloudKit; the NetProbe developer cannot access that private data. You can manage iCloud Sync in Settings. Network discovery scans your connected local network; diagnostic tools contact the host or service you choose. Reports leave the app only when you export or share them. NetProbe is for home users who want to understand their network, and for professionals who want real diagnostics without opening a laptop.

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
NetProbe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetProbe at none against NetTools's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. NetTools sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. NetProbe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, NetProbe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
NetTools versus NetProbe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsNetProbe
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolueman HussainNicholas Boults

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NetTools

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

NetProbe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetProbe free?
NetProbe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetTools or NetProbe have ads?
Neither NetTools nor NetProbe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or NetProbe?
NetTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and NetProbe every 4 weeks. Most recently, NetTools was updated on October 12, 2026 and NetProbe on October 7, 2026.

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