Comparison

NetTools vs Simply IP Scanner

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

Simply IP Scanner

Scan your local network to discover connected devices, their hostnames, and open ports. Includes tools like ping, traceroute, and Whois for detailed network analysis. Offers continuous scanning and detailed host information.

Highlights
  • Scan local network for hosts
  • Identify open ports
  • Display hostname and NetBIOS name
  • Continuous ping test
  • Custom port range scanning
  • Includes Ping, Traceroute, Whois
Features
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Local network scanner with some extra tools. - scan local network for reachable hosts, open ports and more - shows hostname, netbios name and http server (if available) - sort results by status, address, hostname, etc. - rescan all or single address - continuous ping test and open port scan (well known ports or custom port range) available on IP detail page in app - additional tools (Ping, Traceroute, Whois)

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
Simply IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetTools at 67% against Simply IP Scanner's 0%. Simply IP Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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. Simply IP Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTools ships an update every 3 months, Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NetTools versus Simply IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsSimply IP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg GutlyanskiyMapleTech s.r.o.

Customer experience

NetTools

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

Simply IP Scanner

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NetTools

One-time1
  • Premium features$3.99
None

Simply IP Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply IP Scanner free?
Simply IP Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetTools or Simply IP Scanner have ads?
Both NetTools and Simply IP Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, NetTools or Simply IP Scanner?
NetTools ships an update every 3 months, and Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, NetTools was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simply IP Scanner on September 17, 2026.

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