# UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility vs NetTools

The clearest difference is rating: NetTools at 4.9 against UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's 4.4. NetTools also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 37 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 43%). UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and NetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 67% of NetTools's.

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility ships an update every 37 months, NetTools every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility | NetTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udptcprest-network-utility/id1246823651/reviews) | **[4.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246822420) | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) |

## What reviewers say

### UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udptcprest-network-utility/id1246823651)

This app provides comprehensive network testing tools, including UDP and TCP client/server functionality, REST API requests, and network scanning. It allows users to send and receive data in various formats and analyze network performance.

**Highlights:** UDP send/receive, TCP client/server, REST API requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), Network scanner with port testing, IP address and interface information, Data formatting (string, hex, JSON)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access and no ads. | $0.99 | per month |


### NetTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208)

Diagnose network issues with a suite of powerful tools on your phone. Explore local and external networks, check server availability, and scan for devices. Features include ping, traceroute, port scanning, and DNS lookups.

**Highlights:** Network information, LAN explorer, IP range scanner, Ping and Traceroute, Port scanner, DNS records lookup, Server availability check, Wake On Lan

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility free?

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NetTools free?

NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility or NetTools?

NetTools is rated higher. UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.9 from 54 ratings.

### Do UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility or NetTools have ads?

Both UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility and NetTools show ads.

### Which is updated more often, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility or NetTools?

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility ships an update every 37 months, and NetTools every 3 months. Most recently, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility was updated on October 24, 2026 and NetTools on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*