Comparison

NetTools vs KidShield

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

KidShield

This app helps parents monitor and manage their children's digital activities, both at home and away. It offers features like app blocking, web filtering, location tracking, and online time limits to ensure a safe online experience.

Highlights
  • App blocking and usage time limits
  • Web content filtering by category
  • YouTube content restrictions
  • Online screen time monitoring
  • Prevent new app installations
  • Disable in-app purchases
  • Real-time GPS location tracking
  • Geofencing alerts
Features
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KidShield - Parental Control App. Protect kids’ devices. Guide healthy digital habits. *Note: This App needs to be used in conjunction with Deco or the Tether App. If you have not purchased a TP-Link HomeShield model, you will not be able to complete the pairing and binding process. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Unlike most network security services that only work at home, KidShield maintains its safeguards away from home. Through our App, your little ones stay digitally protected away from home, even if they are not connected to your home WiFi. With a detailed report of your home network, you can check the sites your children visit and how much time they spend on each. It’s a great way to know your children are safe while they’re having fun online. Advanced Features: • App Blocking Supports blocking over 10,000 Apps and limiting Apps usage time. To achieve this function, KidShield uses a VPN to block ads and malware from your child's device. • Web Filtering Web Filtering allows parents to filter content by various categories, including adult content, gambling, social networking, and more.Web filtering also requires enabling the VPN. • YouTube Restrictions YouTube Restrictions block potentially unsafe videos and channels that might contain inappropriate content. • Online time limits Screen Time lets you monitor the time your kids spend on apps, social media, websites, and more. This helps you make more informed decisions about using devices and setting online limits. • Prevent App Installing If kids are addicted to games, YouTube, and social media, parents can set app installment prevention to prevent kids from installing new apps. This ensures healthier app use for kids. • Payment Management Payment management allows parents to disable in-app purchases on their kids’ phones, preventing kids from accidentally or intentionally purchasing online. This helps keep parents’ money safe. • Keep Track of Locations Worried that your kids are secretly going somewhere like internet cafés or amusement parks? Or even skipping classes? Location tracker allows parents to monitor their kids’ real-time GPS locations. What's more, parents can set geofencing and get alerts when kids are away from the set boundary. • Behavioral Statistics KidShield collects search, browsing, and screenshot data even when the app is closed or not in use. This data is used to provide you with information about how your child uses the device. We do not share this data with any third parties. To enable these features, please allow accessibility permissions on this device.

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
KidShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetTools at 67% against KidShield's 0%. NetTools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). KidShield'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. KidShield asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetTools has 48 ratings behind it against 4, 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 KidShield's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 3 months, KidShield every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
NetTools versus KidShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsKidShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (48 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg GutlyanskiyTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

NetTools

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

KidShield

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NetTools

One-time1
  • Premium features$3.99
None

KidShield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KidShield free?
KidShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetTools or KidShield?
NetTools is rated higher. NetTools averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while KidShield averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do NetTools or KidShield have ads?
NetTools shows ads; KidShield does not.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or KidShield?
NetTools ships an update every 3 months, and KidShield every 9 months. Most recently, NetTools was updated on September 22, 2026 and KidShield on September 19, 2026.

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