Comparison

iNet Pro vs NetTools Pro

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

Head to head
About

iNet Pro

Discover and manage your local network with this comprehensive tool. Identify connected devices, view network services, and remotely control computers. Customize device recognition and export scan results for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Identify connected devices (IP, MAC)
  • Customize devices with names and icons
  • View open ports and services
  • Remote wake, sleep, shutdown, restart
  • Monitor Apple Airport base stations
  • Export scan results (CSV, PDF)
Features
Currently charting
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iNet – Know Your Network. See at a glance what’s happening on your network. Which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi? Are there any unknown devices? Which services are active? iNet gives you a clear overview of what’s happening on your local network – and provides the right tools for a closer analysis. Whether at home or as a network professional, iNet lets you scan your network, identify connected devices, find active services and open ports, and wake Macs, PCs, and other devices remotely. Give your devices custom names and icons so you can recognize them instantly the next time you scan your network. Network Scanner • Find all devices on your network • View IP and MAC addresses and other device information • Assign custom names and icons to your devices • Set IP scan ranges and network interfaces • Export scan results as CSV or PDF • Connect directly via SSH, VNC, HTTP, and other services Bonjour Monitor • Monitor Bonjour services in real time • See which services are available on individual devices • View detailed information about services and domains Port Scanner • Find open ports on all devices • Use predefined port scan lists Wake on LAN • Wake Macs, PCs, and other compatible devices over LAN or the Internet • Put Macs to sleep, shut them down, or restart them remotely • Execute SSH commands • Save frequently used devices as favorites Help & Documentation • Built-in help in German and English Privacy Included. Your network data stays with you. iNet collects no user data and requires no account or sign-in. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Buy iNet once – future updates are included. Developed and maintained in Germany since 2010. iNet is also available as a native Mac and iPad version.

About

NetTools Pro

This professional-grade network toolkit helps diagnose connection issues, analyze network activity, and enhance security. It provides real-time metrics, device discovery, and various diagnostic tools for both home and professional use.

Highlights
  • Real-time network analysis
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Ping and Traceroute
  • Port scanner
  • DNS lookup
  • Security analysis tools
  • Wake on LAN
Features
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Your Network. Fully Understood. NetTools Pro is the professional-grade network toolkit that fits in your pocket. Diagnose problems in seconds, harden your security, and see exactly what's happening on your connection — whether you're troubleshooting at home or managing infrastructure in the field. WHAT'S UNDER THE HOOD See Your Connection Clearly Real-time analysis with the metrics that actually matter — latency, packet loss, and throughput at a glance. Know your connection before your users do. Discover Everything on Your Network Automatic UPnP and Bonjour service discovery maps every device and service broadcasting on your network. No guesswork, no blind spots. Ping & Traceroute Track reachability and trace the exact path your data travels — hop by hop. Pinpoint latency spikes and routing failures the moment they appear. Port Scanner Expose open ports before attackers do. A fast, precise scan of your network's attack surface, with results you can act on immediately. DNS Lookup Instant DNS record retrieval across all record types. Resolve misconfigurations, verify propagation, and troubleshoot resolution failures without leaving the app. SIP Proxy Verification Confirm your VoIP infrastructure is reachable and responding. Keep communication systems healthy with on-demand SIP proxy status checks. SMB Inspector Check SMB availability and basic endpoint details to validate file-sharing services and troubleshoot access issues quickly. SSH Inspector Confirm SSH reachability and banner details so you can verify remote access paths before opening a terminal. LDAP Inspector Verify LDAP endpoints are reachable and responding so directory-backed services stay discoverable and dependable. RDP Inspector Confirm Remote Desktop endpoints respond as expected and spot access issues before users report them. TLS Certificate Inspector Full certificate chain inspection — SANs, key algorithms, expiry, and security headers. Know exactly what your TLS configuration is saying to the world. Security Analysis SPF, DMARC, CAA, and HSTS checks in one place. Verify your domain's security posture without juggling a dozen separate tools. WHOIS & Domain Intel Registrar, nameservers, registration, and expiry dates — all pulled directly over TCP port 43. Fast, accurate, no third-party web lookups. Wake on LAN Wake any device on your network with a broadcast magic packet. Manage known MAC addresses and power up machines without leaving the app. Subnet Calculator Clear, visual subnet math. Calculate host ranges, broadcast addresses, and CIDR breakdowns without reaching for a separate calculator. HTTP Header Inspector Full response headers for any URL. Debug redirects, verify caching policies, and inspect security headers in real time. UPnP Media Browser Browse ContentDirectory services, navigate containers, see album art, artist names, and duration. Stream audio directly. Paginate libraries over 200 items. Built for people who need answers, not guesses. NetTools Pro doesn't pad its feature list — every tool solves a real problem. Professionals rely on it for incident response. Enthusiasts use it to finally understand what their router is doing. Power users keep it open all day. Download NetTools Pro. Know your network.

Screenshots

iNet Pro4 screens
NetTools Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNet Pro at 87% against NetTools Pro's 67%. iNet Pro also leads on chart position (#112 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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

iNet Pro costs $9.99 and NetTools Pro $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, NetTools Pro monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
iNet Pro versus NetTools Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNet ProNetTools Pro
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating4.7 (738 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings738 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#112 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHSolueman Hussain

Customer experience

iNet Pro

All ratings738 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews587 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.7%

NetTools Pro

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

iNet Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when scanning network
  • Wake-on-LAN feature not working
  • Issues with iOS 11 and newer
  • Inconsistent device detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve device naming/customization
  • Integrate with other network tools (e.g., SSH, RDP)
  • Add support for scanning over VPN
  • Provide iPad-native version

NetTools Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iNet Pro

No in-app purchases

None

NetTools Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNet Pro free?
iNet Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetTools Pro free?
NetTools Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iNet Pro or NetTools Pro have ads?
Neither iNet Pro nor NetTools Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet Pro or NetTools Pro?
iNet Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and NetTools Pro monthly. Most recently, iNet Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and NetTools Pro on October 12, 2026.

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