Comparison

TCP Ping vs NetTools

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

Head to head
About

TCP Ping

Test network responsiveness with both TCP and ICMP ping modes. Monitor global server performance from 16 locations worldwide. Get detailed analytics and insights into your network's speed and reliability.

Highlights
  • Dual TCP and ICMP ping modes
  • Global server performance testing
  • User-friendly interface
  • Detailed ping analytics
  • Custom host input for ICMP
Features
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See your connections more clearly with TCP Ping. Check a hostname or IPv4 address on your chosen port, compare TCP connection latency across 12 locations, and explore the results on an interactive world map. GLOBAL CONNECTION INSIGHTS View connection status, resolved IP addresses, and TCP latency for each location. Select a result or map node to inspect the details. YOUR PORT, YOUR CHOICE Choose from common port presets or enter a custom port to check the service you need. FLEXIBLE DNS OPTIONS Use your system resolver or configure UDP DNS, TCP DNS, DNS over HTTPS (DoH), or DNS over TLS (DoT). BOOKMARKS AND HISTORY Save frequently used endpoints, search your recent tests, and revisit saved results without running another test. MADE FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Enjoy a compact interface on iPhone and side-by-side results and maps on larger screens. Whether you’re troubleshooting a connection, checking a server, or comparing regional latency, TCP Ping brings the details into one clear view.

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

TCP Ping4 screens
NetTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetTools at 67% against TCP Ping's 0%. NetTools also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). TCP Ping's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TCP Ping asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetTools has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TCP Ping's written reviews are positive against 67% of NetTools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCP Ping ships an update every 12 months, NetTools every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TCP Ping versus NetTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCP PingNetTools
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings154 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWahoo SoftwareOleg Gutlyanskiy

Customer experience

TCP Ping

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NetTools

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

In-app purchases

None

TCP Ping

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NetTools

One-time1
  • Premium features$3.99

Questions

Is TCP Ping free?
TCP Ping 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, TCP Ping or NetTools?
NetTools is rated higher. TCP Ping averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.9 from 54 ratings.
Do TCP Ping or NetTools have ads?
Both TCP Ping and NetTools show ads.
Which is updated more often, TCP Ping or NetTools?
TCP Ping ships an update every 12 months, and NetTools every 3 months. Most recently, TCP Ping was updated on October 24, 2026 and NetTools on October 24, 2026.

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