Comparison

NetTools Pro vs Magnetic Detector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NetTools Pro

This professional-grade network toolkit helps diagnose connection issues, analyze network activity, and enhance security. It provides real-time metrics, device discovery, and various diagnostic tools for both home and professional use.

Highlights
  • Real-time network analysis
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Ping and Traceroute
  • Port scanner
  • DNS lookup
  • Security analysis tools
  • 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

Magnetic Detector

Detect hidden metal objects like studs and fasteners within walls using your device's magnetic sensor. The app measures magnetic field strength, providing visual and auditory feedback as you scan.

Highlights
  • Detects wood studs and metal fasteners
  • Uses device's magnetometer sensor
  • Visual needle and active beep feedback
  • Measures magnetic field in μT
  • Identifies nearby metal objects
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Use Your Device to Detect Magnetic Fields. With this app you can detect wood studs hidden under walls, drywall, plasterboard, or stucco. Magnetic Detector uses your device's compass (magnetometer) sensor to precisely detect metal studs, nails, screws, and other metal fasteners embedded in all wooden wall studs. This app operates in a similar manner to other hand-held stud detector tools: as you move the device along the wall, the needle will move and a beep can be heard. Magnetic Detector is an application which detects the presence of metal nearby by measuring the magnetic field value. This tool uses the magnetic sensor built-in your mobile device and shows magnetic field level in μT (microtesla). The magnetic field level (EMF) in nature is about 49μT(micro tesla) or 490mG(milli gauss); 1μT = 10mG. If any metal is near, the value of magnetic field will increase. Metal Detector allows to identify any metal object in area, because all metals generate magnetic field which strength can be measured with this tool. Features: - Automatic sensor that measures the magnetic field in uT. - Active detection beep. - You can save the time when the measure is taken. Download now!

Screenshots

NetTools Pro4 screens
Magnetic Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetTools Pro at 5.0 against Magnetic Detector's 4.4. NetTools Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 60 months). Magnetic Detector's advantage is ratings volume (186 vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $7.99). On ads 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

NetTools Pro costs $7.99 and Magnetic Detector $2.99 up front. Magnetic Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetTools Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetTools Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnetic Detector has 186 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of NetTools Pro's written reviews are positive against 77% of Magnetic Detector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools Pro ships an update monthly, Magnetic Detector every 60 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NetTools Pro versus Magnetic Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetTools ProMagnetic Detector
Price$7.99$2.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (186 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1186 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 60 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolueman HussainJorge Gregorio Martin Bello

Customer experience

NetTools Pro

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

Magnetic Detector

All ratings186 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative14.4%

Bugs and requests

NetTools Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Magnetic Detector

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes before detection can occur
  • Freezes after first use, requires phone reboot
  • Fails to detect studs through drywall
  • Performance issues on iPad
  • Inconsistent detection results on certain devices
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  • Pop-up ads appear at inappropriate times

Requested features

6 requests
  • Longer free trial duration
  • Directional indicator for magnetic sources
  • Clearer sensor location guidance
  • Benchmark or calibration tool for verification
  • Multi-language support for customer service
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  • Reduced or no advertisements in free version

In-app purchases

None

NetTools Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Magnetic Detector

One-time1
  • Unlock all Features$2.99

Questions

Is NetTools Pro free?
NetTools Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnetic Detector free?
Magnetic Detector costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetTools Pro or Magnetic Detector?
NetTools Pro is rated higher. NetTools Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magnetic Detector averages 4.4 from 186 ratings.
Do NetTools Pro or Magnetic Detector have ads?
Neither NetTools Pro nor Magnetic Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetTools Pro or Magnetic Detector?
NetTools Pro ships an update monthly, and Magnetic Detector every 60 months. Most recently, NetTools Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magnetic Detector on October 29, 2026.

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