Comparison

NetScan vs NetTools

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

Head to head
About

NetScan

Gain complete visibility into your internet connection with this network scanner and WiFi analyzer. Monitor real-time speed, track data usage, and identify all connected devices on your network. It offers tools for diagnostics, latency testing, and advanced network calculations.

Highlights
  • Real-time internet speed monitoring
  • Accurate data usage tracking
  • IP scanner for device detection
  • WiFi analyzer for signal strength
  • Ping tools for latency testing
  • Network scanner for diagnostics
Features
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NetScan is a small, fast, and free network scanner and WiFi analyzer that gives you complete visibility into your internet connection. Monitor your real-time network speed, track data usage, and scan for connected devices—all from a simple and intuitive interface. NetScan also works as an IP scanner, making it easy to identify all devices on your network. Whether you're checking connection quality or monitoring bandwidth, NetScan has you covered. Key Features: -Real-time internet speed monitoring -Built-in Speed Test tool -Accurate data usage tracking -Bandwidth usage alerts -Supports all network types: 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi -Network connections monitor -Advanced IP scanner to detect connected devices -WiFi analyzer for signal strength and network info -Network scanner for device discovery and diagnostics -Ping tools for latency testing -DNS resolver and Subnet calculator for advanced users Download NetScan now to analyze, scan, and take control of your network like never before! LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

NetScan4 screens
NetTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetTools at 4.9 against NetScan's 4.3. NetTools also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NetScan's written reviews are positive against 67% of NetTools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, NetTools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NetScan versus NetTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetScanNetTools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (98 ratings)4.9 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenol CagirOleg Gutlyanskiy

Customer experience

NetScan

All ratings97 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

NetTools

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year
1 purchases

NetTools

One-time1
  • Premium features$3.99

Questions

Is NetScan free?
NetScan 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, NetScan or NetTools?
NetTools is rated higher. NetScan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.9 from 54 ratings.
Do NetScan or NetTools have ads?
Both NetScan and NetTools show ads.
Which is updated more often, NetScan or NetTools?
NetScan ships an update every 6 weeks, and NetTools every 3 months. Most recently, NetScan was updated on October 27, 2026 and NetTools on October 24, 2026.

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