Comparison

iNetTools vs Firewalla

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

Firewalla

Secure your home or small business network and IoT devices from cyber threats. Detect vulnerable devices, scan for infections, and block suspicious activity. Manage your network security with this powerful tool.

Highlights
  • Network security
  • IoT device management
  • Vulnerability detection
  • Mirai virus scanning
  • Port scanning
  • Network control
Features
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Firewalla is enterprise security made simpler. Built for professional users, it provides deeper visibility, policy control, and ongoing network management beyond a typical business router. Use the Firewalla app to configure and manage your Firewalla devices, monitor network activity, and respond to security threats. Security Scanning 1. Inside scan, find all the devices that may be infected with Mirai virus or can be infected with it. 2. Outside scan, search for ports that are open from the Internet side. This app will also control the Firewalla Box.

Screenshots

iNetTools4 screens
Firewalla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firewalla at none against iNetTools's 1. Firewalla also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 68%). iNetTools's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 750). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Firewalla asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iNetTools against 4.5 for Firewalla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.7K ratings behind it against 750, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of iNetTools's written reviews are positive against 81% of Firewalla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, Firewalla every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iNetTools versus Firewalla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetToolsFirewalla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better4.5 (750 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews80.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better750
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationRottiesoft LLC

Customer experience

iNetTools

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

Firewalla

All ratings750 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.2%

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

Firewalla

From 750 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 🔒 Robust security
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent performance
  • 👍 Intuitive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Limited iPad support
  • 🔍 Lack of landscape mode
  • ⏱️ Slow response times
  • 🔍 Confusing setup process

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

Firewalla

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Connectivity issues with certain routers
  • Inconsistent device detection
  • Firmware update problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Web-based management interface
  • Improved setup process
  • Faster response times
  • More detailed network monitoring

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNetTools

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

Firewalla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNetTools free?
iNetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firewalla free?
Firewalla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNetTools or Firewalla?
iNetTools is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Firewalla averages 4.5 from 750 ratings.
Do iNetTools or Firewalla have ads?
iNetTools shows ads; Firewalla does not.
Which is updated more often, iNetTools or Firewalla?
iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, and Firewalla every 6 weeks. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on October 31, 2026 and Firewalla on October 29, 2026.

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