Comparison

iNetTools vs tpPLC

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

tpPLC

Easily view and manage your TP-Link powerline devices from your smartphone or tablet. Connect to your powerline extender's Wi-Fi to control individual adapters, update settings, and monitor your entire powerline network.

Highlights
  • View all compatible powerline devices
  • Manage individual device settings
  • Control Wi-Fi settings for extenders
  • Add new powerline devices
  • Set network-wide LED status
  • Monitor data rates
Features
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TP-Link tpPLC app lets you conveniently view and manage your TP-Link powerline devices via your smart device. Simply connect your smart device to the Wi-Fi network of a compatible TP-Link powerline extender and start managing with ease. It will list all the compatible powerline adapters and powerline extenders in your current network, and allow you to manage your powerline devices individually as well as the whole powerline network with a few taps. Features • Display information of all compatible powerline devices in the current network. • Manage a powerline device such as changing its device name, turning on or off its LEDs, viewing its data rate, resetting to factory defaults, and removing it from the current network. For a powerline extender, you can also change and schedule its Wi-Fi settings, and redirect to the web management interface. • Manage the whole powerline network such as adding a new powerline device, setting a new powerline network name, and turning on or off the LEDs on all the powerline devices in the network. Compatible Devices: https://www.tp-link.com/powerline/compatible-devices/ Privacy Policy & Terms of Use https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/tpPLC/privacy

Screenshots

iNetTools4 screens
tpPLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNetTools at 68% against tpPLC's 15%. iNetTools also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 169). tpPLC'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. tpPLC 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 169, 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 15% of tpPLC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, tpPLC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iNetTools versus tpPLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetToolstpPLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better1.7 (169 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better14.9% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K — better169
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

iNetTools

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

tpPLC

All ratings165 ratings
Positive15.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative80.6%
Written reviews363 reviews
Positive14.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative80.2%

User reviews

iNetTools

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Handy network tool
  • 🚀 Works as expected
  • 💡 Useful features
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate results
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location access
  • 🤖 Unreliable performance

tpPLC

From 169 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🔒 Secure network
  • 👍 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent device detection
  • 🔍 Limited functionality
  • 🤔 Confusing configuration
  • 💤 Frequent disconnections

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

tpPLC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to detect compatible devices
  • Inability to change passwords or settings
  • Frequent crashes and timeouts
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more device models
  • Improved network diagnostics
  • Better mobile app integration
  • Scheduled Wi-Fi on/off controls

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNetTools

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

tpPLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNetTools free?
iNetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tpPLC free?
tpPLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNetTools or tpPLC?
iNetTools is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while tpPLC averages 1.7 from 169 ratings.
Do iNetTools or tpPLC have ads?
iNetTools shows ads; tpPLC does not.
Which is updated more often, iNetTools or tpPLC?
iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, and tpPLC every 4 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on October 31, 2026 and tpPLC on October 24, 2026.

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