Comparison

iNetTools vs Network Helper

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

Network Helper

This app helps you understand network parameters by resolving domain names to IP addresses and vice versa. It also displays your device's network interfaces and byte order.

Highlights
  • Resolve domain names to IP addresses
  • Reverse IP lookup
  • View network interfaces
  • Check byte order
  • Supports IPv4 and IPv6
Features
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Network Helper is a small, free utility for quick network lookups. It has been on the App Store since 2016, and it now has a modern successor, Radien: Network Toolbox. RADIEN, THE SUCCESSOR Radien is the app Network Helper grew up into: nine honest network tools in one clean, fast toolbox, built for modern iPhones and actively updated. Open the Radien tab inside Network Helper to see what it offers, or find it here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radien-network-toolbox/id6789207545 WHAT NETWORK HELPER DOES - Resolving: turn a hostname and service into IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6) - Reverse IP: look up the hostname behind an IP address and port - Interfaces: inspect your device's network interfaces and their addresses - Byte order: check the endianness of your device Network Helper stays free and keeps working as it always has. New features and future updates land in Radien.

Screenshots

iNetTools4 screens
Network Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Network Helper at none against iNetTools's 1. Network Helper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). iNetTools's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price 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. Network Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNetTools ships an update every 2 months, Network Helper every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iNetTools versus Network Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetToolsNetwork Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationIGOR ARSENKIN

Customer experience

iNetTools

All ratings5,625 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews824 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative26.7%

Network Helper

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Network Helper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNetTools

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

Network Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNetTools free?
iNetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Helper free?
Network Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iNetTools or Network Helper have ads?
iNetTools shows ads; Network Helper does not.
Which is updated more often, iNetTools or Network Helper?
iNetTools ships an update every 2 months, and Network Helper every 12 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on September 22, 2026 and Network Helper on July 28, 2026.

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