Comparison

iNetTools vs PLANET CloudViewer

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

PLANET CloudViewer

Features
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PLANET CloudViewer is an Intelligent App to monitor your network in the Cloud. With PLANET CloudViewer, your network status can be monitored in real time anytime, anywhere via your mobile phone or tablet. User can easily check network status, device information, and port and PoE statuses from the cloud to reduce management costs. Features: ● Intuitive mobile user experience and real-time monitoring with cloud network. ● A quick overview of the network through Managed Device page. ● Monitor details of each switch and router such as port, PoE, VLAN and L2 services. ● Real-time screenshots seen on PLANET ONVIF cameras. Supported Devices: ● Selected switches and routers Note: CloudViewer is used to monitor ONLY selected switches and routers instead of all PLANET devices.

Screenshots

iNetTools4 screens
PLANET CloudViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLANET CloudViewer at none against iNetTools's 1. PLANET CloudViewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). 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. PLANET CloudViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, PLANET CloudViewer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iNetTools versus PLANET CloudViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetToolsPLANET CloudViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationPLANET Technology Corp

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

PLANET CloudViewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNetTools

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

PLANET CloudViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNetTools free?
iNetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PLANET CloudViewer free?
PLANET CloudViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iNetTools or PLANET CloudViewer have ads?
iNetTools shows ads; PLANET CloudViewer does not.
Which is updated more often, iNetTools or PLANET CloudViewer?
iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, and PLANET CloudViewer every 4 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on October 26, 2026 and PLANET CloudViewer on October 1, 2026.

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