Comparison

netool.io Pro2 vs VLDA

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

VLDA

Features
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VLDA is a mobile application designed to control the Smart Door, an electronic access control system. This version of the system operates exclusively via Bluetooth, enabling local configuration, control, and monitoring without requiring an internet connection. Smart Door, when paired over Bluetooth, allows secure and direct communication between the mobile app and the door device. Users can perform essential functions such as device setup, access management, and user authentication—all handled locally on the mobile device without involving cloud connectivity.

Screenshots

netool.io Pro24 screens
VLDA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: netool.io Pro2 at every 8 days against VLDA's every 7 months. netool.io Pro2 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

netool.io Pro2 ships an update every 8 days, VLDA every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
netool.io Pro2 versus VLDA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameternetool.io Pro2VLDA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNetool LLCSmart Access Designs

In-app purchases

None

netool.io Pro2

No in-app purchases

None

VLDA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is netool.io Pro2 free?
netool.io Pro2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VLDA free?
VLDA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do netool.io Pro2 or VLDA have ads?
Neither netool.io Pro2 nor VLDA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, netool.io Pro2 or VLDA?
netool.io Pro2 ships an update every 8 days, and VLDA every 7 months. Most recently, netool.io Pro2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and VLDA on October 3, 2026.

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