Comparison

iNetTools vs Airconsole QuickStart

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

Head to head
About

iNetTools

This app offers a comprehensive set of network diagnostic tools for iPhone and iPad. It includes essential utilities like Ping, DNS Lookup, Trace Route, and Port Scan to help users identify and resolve network issues.

Highlights
  • Ping
  • DNS Lookup
  • Trace Route
  • Port Scan
  • Whois
  • Server Monitor
  • Lan Scan
Features
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iNetTools is a suite of network diagnose tools on iPhone and iPad. It provides essential tools such as Ping, DNS Lookup, Trace Route, Port Scan, Whois, Server Monitor, and Lan Scan. Supported features include: - Universal App supporting both iPhone and iPad. Supports both IPv4 and IPv6. - Tools include: Ping, DNS Lookup, Trace Route, Port Scan, Whois, Server Monitor, and Lan Scan. - Support Server List for frequently used servers. - Support Recent Tasks for recent executed tasks. With its simple interfaces, iNetTools provides the easiest way to diagnose your network problems on iPhone and iPad.  If you have any questions, please feel free to visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iNetTools/iNetTools_overview.php.

About

Airconsole QuickStart

This app simplifies the setup of a Wi-Fi adapter for connecting legacy serial devices to iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth to quickly configure network settings, serial ports, and remote access without requiring a shared IP network.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy configuration
  • Out-of-band setup
  • No shared IP network required
  • Configure LAN IP, Gateway, DNS, Wi-Fi
  • Setup Serial Ports and Remote Access
  • Save and apply configurations
Features
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Airconsole is a Serial and Ethernet over WIFI adapter for iPad and iPhone. It allows for connecting legacy RS232 devices into your iOS device. This Airconsole QuickStart app speeds up the configuration of your Airconsole settings via Bluetooth Low Energy. Use the simple wizard interface to quickly discover, configure and deploy Airconsole and Airconsole TS devices without having to join to the same IP network as the Airconsole device. Read below for features - Quickly configure Airconsole devices via out of band Bluetooth Low Energy - No Need to join Airconsole-XX WIFI network or connect to same LAN to get up and running - Allows for most configuration tasks - setup LAN IP, Gateway, DNS, WIFI, Serial Ports and Remote Access - Save configuration from one Airconsole and Apply to another one later - Works with both Airconsole 2.0 and Airconsole TS To learn more about Airconsole adaptor see www.get-console.com

Screenshots

iNetTools4 screens
Airconsole QuickStart1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNetTools at 68% against Airconsole QuickStart's 0%. iNetTools also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 9). Airconsole QuickStart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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. iNetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Airconsole QuickStart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of iNetTools's written reviews are positive against 0% of Airconsole QuickStart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iNetTools versus Airconsole QuickStart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetToolsAirconsole QuickStart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better1.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationAmix Capital Limited

Customer experience

iNetTools

All ratings5,680 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews827 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative26.8%

Airconsole QuickStart

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

iNetTools

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Traceroute and ping not working
  • DNS lookup not resolving correctly
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Incorrect network information displayed

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More advanced network diagnostics
  • Customizable scan options
  • Background scanning and monitoring
  • Integration with other network tools

Airconsole QuickStart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNetTools

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

Airconsole QuickStart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNetTools free?
iNetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Airconsole QuickStart free?
Airconsole QuickStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNetTools or Airconsole QuickStart?
iNetTools is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Airconsole QuickStart averages 1.7 from 9 ratings.
Do iNetTools or Airconsole QuickStart have ads?
iNetTools shows ads; Airconsole QuickStart does not.
Which is updated more often, iNetTools or Airconsole QuickStart?
iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, and Airconsole QuickStart every 3 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on November 10, 2026 and Airconsole QuickStart on November 1, 2026.

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