# NetStat vs NetTools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetTools at 67% against NetStat's 0%. NetTools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (48 vs 2). NetStat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetStat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetTools has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NetStat's written reviews are positive against 67% of NetTools's.

NetStat ships an update every 4 months, NetTools every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetStat | NetTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netstat/id1491729464/reviews) | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onix-Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/345594709) | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) |

## What reviewers say

### NetStat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netstat/id1491729464)

Identify devices connected to your Wi-Fi network, displaying their names and IP addresses. Gain insights into network details, test speeds, and scan open ports on connected devices.

**Highlights:** Device identification and scanning, Network information (IP, DNS), User IP and geolocation, Device ping tools, Open port scanning, Download and upload speed testing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 NetStat free?

NetStat 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, NetStat or NetTools?

NetTools is rated higher. NetStat averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do NetStat or NetTools have ads?

Both NetStat and NetTools show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetStat or NetTools?

NetStat ships an update every 4 months, and NetTools every 3 months. Most recently, NetStat was updated on September 22, 2026 and NetTools on September 22, 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.*