Comparison

Zeptive vs netool.io Pro2

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

Head to head
About

Zeptive

Monitor and control vape detectors with real-time status updates, historical data, and customizable settings. View device status, sensor readings, and manage alerts and configurations remotely.

Highlights
  • Real-time device status monitoring
  • Historical sensor data and graphs
  • Customizable detection and warning parameters
  • Alert event logging and details
  • Battery charge and system time display
  • Audible buzzer control
Read full description

Zeptive vape detection systems application for monitoring and control. The VapeAlert application allows users to see the status, data, and settings for vape detectors deployed in the field. The Dashboard shows a summary view of the device status. The Readings page is an overview of the current data view and historical data view. The Settings page allows users to modify system parameters. The Dashboard and Readings pages updated as data changes on the sensors and get relayed to the Zeptive application. The Settings page changes how the device is configured. The Dashboard page shows the status of the instrument. The four states are READY, STANDBY (STBY), ALERT, ERROR. In the Ready State the system is ready to analyze the environment. In Standby the system has finished analyzing the environment and is in sleep mode. An Alert state is displayed when the system detects a tamper event or a vape event. An Error state describes a hardware failure in the system. The Dashboard also shows the date and time and the battery charge of the system. Users can view more details on the Alerts from the lower right corner tab. Each alert event is shown in chronological order of the events. The Readings Page can be selected by clicking on the main dashboard tile for the sensor of interest. The Readings Page displays the data outputs from the sensors for a selected system. Users can also see quickly if there is an Alert or the system has No Alert. Gauges are used as a tool to show each sensor output while historical data can be viewed in graphs. The time range of the graphs can be selected to see live data all the way up to 90 days past. The Settings Page allows users to modify detection and warning parameters of the sensors. Users can modify the detection thresholds and data transmission rates as well as the time zone of the system. There is also a button to turn the audible buzzer on or off and a debug window for troubleshooting.

About

netool.io Pro2

This utility app connects to specialized hardware for network testing and automation. It offers faster configuration, enhanced reliability, and advanced features like SSH automation for tagged and untagged ports. Supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection
  • Network automation via SSH
  • Discovery Protocol
  • DHCP Detection
  • VLAN ID detection
  • PCAP Capture
  • ARP Scanning
Features
Read full description

This is the companion app for your new netool.io Pro2. The new netool.io Pro2 hardware is 5 times faster and brings Bluetooth to be able to connect quickly without the need to use Wi-fi. The netool Pro2 is the second version of the Pro line. Time is valuable, so with the faster hardware means faster configuration changes and a smoother experience. Using ether Bluetooth or Wi-Fi you can connect the netool.io Pro2 app to your netool.io Pro2 tester and network automation tool. The netool.io Pro2 is not just faster but more reliable which means we had to write a new app for the new hardware to get the speed and reliability we needed. The netool.pro2 brings the features of the Lite and adds networking automation using SSH. netool.io Pro2's Features - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection support - Discovery Protocol - DHCP Detection - Tag VLAN ID detection - Internet Detection - Flash Port Mode - Save Discovery to Tag Discovery - netool.cloud Support - Share Functions - Trace Route - 802.1X Support - PCAP Capture to USB Drive - Untagged Port Configuration Automation - Tagged VLAN Port Configuration Automation - IF/Then Switch Configuration Automation - ARP Scanning

Screenshots

Zeptive4 screens
netool.io Pro24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zeptive at 33% against netool.io Pro2's 0%. Zeptive also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). netool.io Pro2's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zeptive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Zeptive's written reviews are positive against 0% of netool.io Pro2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zeptive ships an update every 8 months, netool.io Pro2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zeptive versus netool.io Pro2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeptivenetool.io Pro2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZeptive, Inc.Netool LLC

Customer experience

Zeptive

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

netool.io Pro2

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zeptive

No in-app purchases

None

netool.io Pro2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zeptive free?
Zeptive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is netool.io Pro2 free?
netool.io Pro2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zeptive or netool.io Pro2?
Zeptive is rated higher. Zeptive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while netool.io Pro2 averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Zeptive or netool.io Pro2 have ads?
Neither Zeptive nor netool.io Pro2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zeptive or netool.io Pro2?
Zeptive ships an update every 8 months, and netool.io Pro2 every 8 days. Most recently, Zeptive was updated on September 29, 2026 and netool.io Pro2 on October 2, 2026.

Other comparisons