Comparison

NetTools vs netool.io Pro2

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

Head to head
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.

About

netool.io Pro2

This utility app connects to specialized hardware for network testing and automation. It offers faster configuration, enhanced reliability, and advanced features like SSH automation for tagged and untagged ports. Supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection
  • Network automation via SSH
  • Discovery Protocol
  • DHCP Detection
  • VLAN ID detection
  • PCAP Capture
  • ARP Scanning
Features
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This is the companion app for your new netool.io Pro2. The new netool.io Pro2 hardware is 5 times faster and brings Bluetooth to be able to connect quickly without the need to use Wi-fi. The netool Pro2 is the second version of the Pro line. Time is valuable, so with the faster hardware means faster configuration changes and a smoother experience. Using ether Bluetooth or Wi-Fi you can connect the netool.io Pro2 app to your netool.io Pro2 tester and network automation tool. The netool.io Pro2 is not just faster but more reliable which means we had to write a new app for the new hardware to get the speed and reliability we needed. The netool.pro2 brings the features of the Lite and adds networking automation using SSH. netool.io Pro2's Features - Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connection support - Discovery Protocol - DHCP Detection - Tag VLAN ID detection - Internet Detection - Flash Port Mode - Save Discovery to Tag Discovery - netool.cloud Support - Share Functions - Trace Route - 802.1X Support - PCAP Capture to USB Drive - Untagged Port Configuration Automation - Tagged VLAN Port Configuration Automation - IF/Then Switch Configuration Automation - ARP Scanning

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
netool.io Pro24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetTools at 67% against netool.io Pro2's 0%. NetTools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (48 vs 7). netool.io Pro2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. netool.io Pro2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetTools has 48 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NetTools's written reviews are positive against 0% of netool.io Pro2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 3 months, netool.io Pro2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
NetTools versus netool.io Pro2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsnetool.io Pro2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (48 ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg GutlyanskiyNetool LLC

Customer experience

NetTools

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

netool.io Pro2

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NetTools

One-time1
  • Premium features$3.99
None

netool.io Pro2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is netool.io Pro2 free?
netool.io Pro2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetTools or netool.io Pro2?
NetTools is rated higher. NetTools averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while netool.io Pro2 averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do NetTools or netool.io Pro2 have ads?
NetTools shows ads; netool.io Pro2 does not.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or netool.io Pro2?
NetTools ships an update every 3 months, and netool.io Pro2 every 8 days. Most recently, NetTools was updated on October 9, 2026 and netool.io Pro2 on October 2, 2026.

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