IP Tools vs PocketNAS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IP Tools
Explore your network with detailed insights into IP addresses, geolocation, and connectivity. Understand your public IP, DNS servers, and Wi-Fi details. Discover information about any public IP worldwide, including its location, ISP, and network prefixes.
- Current connectivity status
- Public IP geolocation
- IPv4 information lookup
- Network prefix details
- ASN information
- Visual Traceroute
- Ping utility
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IP Tools by BigDataCloud is a practical toolkit for checking IP addresses, networks, and internet routing information from your iPhone. Look up IPv4 and IPv6 address details, inspect ASN information, browse announced prefixes, check connectivity, resolve DNS records, ping hosts, and view estimated IP geolocation with confidence areas on the map. IP Address History can track how your public address changes over time, including IPv4 and IPv6, so you can understand connection changes while you move between Wi-Fi, mobile data, VPN, and other network paths. IP Tools can also help BigDataCloud improve IP geolocation quality by submitting optional anonymous location signals. The app is designed to report network and location observations about IP addresses, not personal profile information.
PocketNAS
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PocketNAS provides a direct, local-first way to access, organize, and manage files stored on your PocketNAS device. Designed for reliability and clarity, PocketNAS focuses on efficient file browsing and smooth interaction over your home or private network. Key Features -Automatic detection of your PocketNAS device on the local network -Secure access to files and folders -Upload, download, rename, and delete operations -Clean and minimal interface designed for quick navigation -Works entirely over your own network — no external servers PocketNAS does not depend on cloud services. Your files stay in your environment, under your control. This app is intended for use with a configured PocketNAS device. Ensure your device is powered on and connected to the same network for full functionality.
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Verdict
IP Tools and PocketNAS are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | IP Tools | PocketNAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (697 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 697 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BigDataCloud | Julius Pleunes |
Bugs and requests
IP Tools
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot type or pinpoint IP addresses
- Unable to ping google.com
- Maps showing incorrect locations
- IPv4 mapper pinning inaccurate locations
Requested features
4 requests- Router setup and reboot functionality
- Search function for IPv4 space by country
- Better documentation and query explanations for novice users
- Improved icon design
PocketNAS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IP Tools
No in-app purchases
PocketNAS
No in-app purchases
