# Jamf Unlock vs NetTools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jamf Unlock at none against NetTools's 1. Jamf Unlock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). NetTools's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 6). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Jamf Unlock against 4.9 for NetTools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetTools has 54 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jamf Unlock | NetTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamf-unlock/id1548795059/reviews)** | [4.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JAMF Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/290965542) | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) |

## What reviewers say

### Jamf Unlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamf-unlock/id1548795059)

Unlock your Mac without a password using your mobile device. This app generates identity credentials and pairs with your Mac for seamless authentication for unlocking, system settings, and root commands.

**Highlights:** Passwordless Mac unlocking, Authenticate system settings changes, Secure sudo command execution, Mobile device credential generation, Pairing with Mac, Customizable by IT administrators

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**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 Jamf Unlock free?

Jamf Unlock 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, Jamf Unlock or NetTools?

Jamf Unlock is rated higher. Jamf Unlock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.9 from 54 ratings.

### Do Jamf Unlock or NetTools have ads?

NetTools shows ads; Jamf Unlock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jamf Unlock or NetTools?

Jamf Unlock ships an update every 3 months, and NetTools every 3 months. Most recently, Jamf Unlock was updated on October 19, 2026 and NetTools on October 24, 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.*