# iNetTools vs DNSecure

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNSecure at none against iNetTools's 1. DNSecure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). iNetTools's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 114). 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. DNSecure asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iNetTools against 4.7 for DNSecure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.7K ratings behind it against 114, 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 88% of DNSecure's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNetTools | DNSecure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inettools-pingdnsport-scan/id561659975/reviews) | **[4.7 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnsecure/id1533413232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **88.4% 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 | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Kenta Kubo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505081903) |

## 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


### DNSecure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnsecure/id1533413232)

Configure encrypted DNS services system-wide on your iOS or iPadOS device. Supports DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS protocols for enhanced privacy and security. Easily select or add your preferred DNS servers.

**Highlights:** Encrypted DNS configuration, System-wide DNS usage, DNS-over-TLS support, DNS-over-HTTPS support, Custom DNS server addition, Easy activation via Settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 User-friendly and simple
- 🔥 Excellent ad-blocking
- 💯 Works great across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Potential battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing setup for non-technical users

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add new DNS services
- App freezes when editing DNS entries
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for DNS-over-QUIC and DNS-over-HTTP/3
- Implement custom domain blocklist/allowlist
- Provide latency information for DNS servers
- Add option to only enable on non-trusted networks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNetTools free?

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

### Is DNSecure free?

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

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

DNSecure is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while DNSecure averages 4.7 from 114 ratings.

### Do iNetTools or DNSecure have ads?

iNetTools shows ads; DNSecure does not.

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

iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, and DNSecure every 3 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on October 29, 2026 and DNSecure on October 22, 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.*