# IoT Assistant vs NetTools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetTools at 67% against IoT Assistant's 20%. NetTools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (48 vs 15). IoT Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IoT Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of IoT Assistant's written reviews are positive against 67% of NetTools's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IoT Assistant | NetTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-assistant/id1491361441/reviews) | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carnegie Mellon University](https://appshunter.io/developer/336857960) | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) |

## What reviewers say

### IoT Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-assistant/id1491361441)

Discover and manage the data collected by Internet of Things devices. Understand who is collecting your information, how it's used, and access privacy controls. Receive customized notifications about data practices.

**Highlights:** Discover IoT data collection, Understand data usage, Access privacy controls, Receive customized notifications, Manage data sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting concept/idea
- ✨ Beautiful/cute/clear interface
- 👍 Useful for privacy
- 🚀 Seems buttery/smooth (recent review)
- 🤩 Great concept/design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Limited/dated/sparse data
- ❌ App doesn't work/crashes/won't load
- ❌ Verification email issues
- ❌ Registration/signup loop/errors
- ❌ No device discovery/scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Web page errors after signup
- App crashes after map loads
- App won't progress past setup screen
- Map loads then crashes
- Different screen pops up and disappears

**Requested features**

- Ability to add device through the app
- Option to opt out of data sharing
- User manual


### 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 IoT Assistant free?

IoT Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NetTools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IoT Assistant or NetTools?

NetTools is rated higher. IoT Assistant averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do IoT Assistant or NetTools have ads?

NetTools shows ads; IoT Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, IoT Assistant or NetTools?

IoT Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and NetTools every 3 months. Most recently, IoT Assistant was updated on October 16, 2026 and NetTools on October 9, 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.*