Comparison

netool.io Pro2 vs Sharc Studio

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

Head to head
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

About

Sharc Studio

Connect to your SHARC device via MQTT or Bluetooth for easy configuration and live data streaming. This utility simplifies device management and real-time data access.

Highlights
  • MQTT communication
  • Bluetooth communication
  • Device configuration
  • Live data streaming
  • SHARC device management
Features
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This app is used to communicate with your SHARC device over MQTT or Bluetooth making configuration or live streaming data as simple as can be.

Screenshots

netool.io Pro24 screens
Sharc Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sharc Studio at 5.0 against netool.io Pro2's 4.6. netool.io Pro2's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sharc Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

netool.io Pro2 ships an update every 8 days, Sharc Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
netool.io Pro2 versus Sharc Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameternetool.io Pro2Sharc Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetool LLCMRIIOT LLC

Customer experience

netool.io Pro2

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

Sharc Studio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

netool.io Pro2

No in-app purchases

None

Sharc Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is netool.io Pro2 free?
netool.io Pro2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sharc Studio free?
Sharc Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, netool.io Pro2 or Sharc Studio?
Sharc Studio is rated higher. netool.io Pro2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Sharc Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do netool.io Pro2 or Sharc Studio have ads?
Neither netool.io Pro2 nor Sharc Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, netool.io Pro2 or Sharc Studio?
netool.io Pro2 ships an update every 8 days, and Sharc Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, netool.io Pro2 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Sharc Studio on October 1, 2026.

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