# iNetTools vs BusyBox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BusyBox at none against iNetTools's 1. BusyBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). iNetTools's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BusyBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iNetTools against 4.5 for BusyBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNetTools | BusyBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inettools-pingdnsport-scan/id561659975/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busybox-tools/id1309419688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Sindcon(Singapore) IoT Technology PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309419687) |

## What reviewers say

### iNetTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inettools-pingdnsport-scan/id561659975)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### BusyBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/busybox-tools/id1309419688)

Manage IoT devices with a suite of tools supporting LoRa, WiFi, and other communication protocols. This application is designed for monitoring various meters like gas, water, and electric.

**Highlights:** IoT device management, LoRa support, WiFi connectivity, Meter monitoring (gas, water, electric), Support for flowmeters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNetTools free?

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

### Is BusyBox free?

BusyBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iNetTools or BusyBox?

iNetTools is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while BusyBox averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do iNetTools or BusyBox have ads?

iNetTools shows ads; BusyBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNetTools or BusyBox?

iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, and BusyBox every 3 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on November 3, 2026 and BusyBox on October 23, 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.*