# Simple Port Scanner vs NetTools

The clearest difference is rating: NetTools at 4.9 against Simple Port Scanner's 3.2. NetTools also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 5). Simple Port Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetTools has 54 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Port Scanner | NetTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-port-scanner/id1548700782/reviews) | **[4.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MapleTech s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548700784) | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Port Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-port-scanner/id1548700782)

This utility scans your network for open TCP ports. It automatically identifies hostnames and associates known service names with the scanned ports, providing a clear overview of network activity.

**Highlights:** TCP port scanning, IP range input, Hostname detection, Service name association, Network activity overview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Simple Port Scanner free?

Simple Port Scanner 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, Simple Port Scanner or NetTools?

NetTools is rated higher. Simple Port Scanner averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.9 from 54 ratings.

### Do Simple Port Scanner or NetTools have ads?

Both Simple Port Scanner and NetTools show ads.

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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.*