Comparison

netool.io Pro vs NetTools

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

Head to head
About

netool.io Pro

This tool automates network configurations via SSH sessions and IF/THEN logic. It allows for easy management of ethernet port settings, SSH credentials, and PCAP file analysis directly on your device. It also functions as a mobile router.

Highlights
  • Automated SSH sessions for port configuration
  • Prebuilt ethernet port settings templates
  • IF/THEN logic for automation
  • Import/export SSH credentials
  • Import/export IF/THEN statements
  • PCAP file viewing and downloading
  • Mobile router functionality
Features
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Pocket size network automation tool client app for https://netool.io Pro Auto configure ethernet ports using automated SSH sessions. Prebuilt Untagged and Tagged ethernet port settings configuration templates. Build IF/THEN statements to automate any network configuration templates. Auto queue port configuration changes. Import and export SSH credentials. Import and export IF/Then statements. Decompile, view and download PCAP files right to your iPhone or iPad. With all the features of the standard netool.io and much more! Connect your iOS/iPadOS device to the netool.io Pro via WiFi. Also works as a mobile router. constant updates.

About

NetTools

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
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Common tools for network diagnostics right in your pocket. This app allows to explore lan and external networks, check internet connection or servers availability with using your phone. The following tools are currently available: 1) Network information - displays external ip and detailed info about internet connection.. 2) LAN explorer - will find all devices in local network. 3) IP range scanner - search hosts by ip range, allows to dynamically check ports and filter hosts by opened ports. 4) Ping - easy way to check internet connection. 5) Traceroute - displays route to the host. 6) Port scanner - check ports in selected range, supports TCP and UDP protocols. 7) DNS records - find DNS records for selected domain. 8) Whois - displays information about domains owner. 9) Server check - checks availability of selected servers (supported methods: ping, tcp, http, https) 10) Wake On Lan - wake up machine by network. 11) TCP client - may be used for testing of servers those use text protocols (HTTP, whois, ...) 12) IP calculator App interface allows to use several tools in one moment, call tools from each other and also share result of their working or copy it to the clipboard. Every tool has multiple settings - IP scanner supports several modes. Ping and Traceroute can work with ICMP and UDP protocols. Also app allows to enter manually DNS servers those will be used by tools in the settings.

Screenshots

netool.io Pro4 screens
NetTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetTools at 4.8 against netool.io Pro's 3.2. NetTools also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and ratings volume (48 vs 6). netool.io Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. NetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. netool.io Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetTools has 48 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of netool.io Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of NetTools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

netool.io Pro ships an update every 9 days, NetTools every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
netool.io Pro versus NetTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameternetool.io ProNetTools
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings)4.8 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings648 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetool LLCOleg Gutlyanskiy

Customer experience

netool.io Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

NetTools

All ratings48 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

netool.io Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NetTools

One-time1
  • Premium features$3.99

Questions

Is netool.io Pro free?
netool.io Pro 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, netool.io Pro or NetTools?
NetTools is rated higher. netool.io Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.
Do netool.io Pro or NetTools have ads?
NetTools shows ads; netool.io Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, netool.io Pro or NetTools?
netool.io Pro ships an update every 9 days, and NetTools every 3 months. Most recently, netool.io Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and NetTools on October 9, 2026.

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