# NetTools vs Network Kit

The clearest difference is update cadence: Network Kit at every 9 days against NetTools's every 3 months. Network Kit also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.2). NetTools's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Kit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for NetTools against 4.9 for Network Kit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetTools has 54 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NetTools ships an update every 3 months, Network Kit every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetTools | Network Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-kit-tcp-udp-debugger/id1631771142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) | [铁柱 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631726812) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Network Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-kit-tcp-udp-debugger/id1631771142)

This utility app provides comprehensive network debugging tools. It allows users to view device network information and perform various tests like TCP, UDP, Ping, and DNS queries. An optional subscription removes advertisements.

**Highlights:** View IPv4/IPv6 and interface information, TCP/UDP and Ping testing, Traceroute functionality, DNS query support, Ad-free subscription option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads (Quarterly) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove ads (Annually) | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetTools free?

NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Network Kit free?

Network Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NetTools or Network Kit?

Network Kit is rated higher. NetTools averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Network Kit averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do NetTools or Network Kit have ads?

Both NetTools and Network Kit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetTools or Network Kit?

NetTools ships an update every 3 months, and Network Kit every 9 days. Most recently, NetTools was updated on October 24, 2026 and Network Kit 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.*