# iNet Pro vs NetTools

The clearest difference is price: NetTools at Free against iNet Pro's $9.99. iNet Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

NetTools is free to download; iNet Pro costs $9.99 up front. NetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iNet Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iNet Pro against 4.8 for NetTools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet Pro has 738 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of iNet Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of NetTools's.

iNet Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, NetTools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNet Pro | NetTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-pro-network-scanner/id305242949/reviews) | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **738** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) |

## What reviewers say

### iNet Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-pro-network-scanner/id305242949)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Useful network tool
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Excellent features
- 👍 Great interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Missing some device details
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 🔒 Requires location access
- 🖥️ Not optimized for iPad/larger screens

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNet Pro free?

iNet Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NetTools free?

NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iNet Pro or NetTools?

NetTools is rated higher. iNet Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do iNet Pro or NetTools have ads?

NetTools shows ads; iNet Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNet Pro or NetTools?

iNet Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and NetTools every 3 months. Most recently, iNet Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and NetTools on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*