Comparison

netool.io Pro2 vs DR

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

DR

Features
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DR-NetTools is a focused, no-bloat toolkit for engineers, network admins and power users who need real diagnostics on the go. Run a fast Ping, measure packet loss with MTR, trace a path across the public internet, scan a local subnet for live hosts and dig into DNS — all from a single, polished app. Tools included: • Network diagnostics: Ping, Hosts in range, Network Map, Host Monitor, TCP Ports, Wake on LAN, Speed Test • Addresses & domains: DNS, Reverse DNS, DNS Propagation, GeoIP, Whois, mDNS / Bonjour service discovery • Traceroute: Traceroute, MTR • Remote services: SSH client with built-in terminal, SSL / TLS certificate inspector • Calculators: IPv4 Subnet Calculator, IPv6 Calculator, IPv6 Subnet Divider • Current Status: public IP, interfaces, gateways, DNS resolvers — all in one glance Full IPv6 support — paste any literal address (including bracketed forms with a port) directly into any tool. No reformatting required. Designed for clarity: every screen shows technical-level output without burying it in marketing copy. iPhone and iPad share the same polished glass UI with read-through blur and clean monospaced typography for results. No accounts. No personal data sold or shared. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited results, removes ads and supports development. Built by DR-Online for engineers who actually use these tools daily. Privacy Policy: https://www.dr-online.pl/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

netool.io Pro24 screens
DR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: netool.io Pro2 at none against DR's 2. netool.io Pro2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.3). On price, update cadence and device support 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. DR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. netool.io Pro2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

netool.io Pro2 ships an update every 8 days, DR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
netool.io Pro2 versus DR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameternetool.io Pro2DR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetool LLCDR-Online Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

netool.io Pro2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DR

Subscriptions1
  • DR-NetTools Pro$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • DR-NetTools Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is netool.io Pro2 free?
netool.io Pro2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DR free?
DR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do netool.io Pro2 or DR have ads?
DR shows ads; netool.io Pro2 does not.
Which is updated more often, netool.io Pro2 or DR?
netool.io Pro2 ships an update every 8 days, and DR fortnightly. Most recently, netool.io Pro2 was updated on October 2, 2026 and DR on September 18, 2026.

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