Comparison

iNetTools vs Hillstone Access Client

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

Hillstone Access Client

This secure access client allows users to connect to specific network devices for remote office access. It provides enterprise-level security protection and displays connection status and user logs.

Highlights
  • Secure connection to Hillstone NGFW
  • Remote mobile office access
  • Enterprise-level security
  • Display user connection status
  • View user logs
Features
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Hillstone Access Client is a secure access client developed by Hillstone Networks. Users can connect to the Hillstone NGFW devices via the client, so as to access internal servers and carry out remote mobile office under an enterprise-level security protection. Main features of SCVPN client: - Establish a secure connection with Hillstone NGFW devices - Display user connection status - View User Log

Screenshots

iNetTools4 screens
Hillstone Access Client3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iNetTools at 4.6 against Hillstone Access Client's 1.0. iNetTools also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Hillstone Access Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Hillstone Access Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, Hillstone Access Client every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iNetTools versus Hillstone Access Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetToolsHillstone Access Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationHillstone Networks Inc.

Customer experience

iNetTools

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

Hillstone Access Client

All ratings1 ratings
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

Hillstone Access Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNetTools

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

Hillstone Access Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNetTools free?
iNetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hillstone Access Client free?
Hillstone Access Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNetTools or Hillstone Access Client?
iNetTools is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Hillstone Access Client averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iNetTools or Hillstone Access Client have ads?
iNetTools shows ads; Hillstone Access Client does not.
Which is updated more often, iNetTools or Hillstone Access Client?
iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, and Hillstone Access Client every 10 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hillstone Access Client on November 3, 2026.

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