# iNetTools vs Ping

The clearest difference is ads: Ping at none against iNetTools's shown. Ping also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 68%). iNetTools's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 376). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ping sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.6K ratings behind it against 376, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of iNetTools's written reviews are positive against 85% of Ping's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iNetTools ships an update every 2 months, Ping every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNetTools | Ping |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inettools-pingdnsport-scan/id561659975/reviews)** | [4.3 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 376 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Iurii Mozharovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/411678880) |

## 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


### Ping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-network-utility/id576773404)

This network utility tests host reachability on IP networks. It supports both IPv4 and IPv6, with configurable settings for TTL, timeout, interval, and packet size. The app includes a library of favorite hosts and operates in the background.

**Highlights:** IPv4 and IPv6 support, Configurable TTL, timeout, interval, packet size, Favorite hosts library, Background mode, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Star | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate ping results
- 🚀 Convenient for network diagnostics
- 👍 Useful for IT professionals
- 👍 Excellent for home/business users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Favorites list issues (disappearing/changing)
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior (showing host as down when it's up)
- 🔍 Lacks DNS resolution information
- 🔍 No background ping capability
- 🔍 Limited customization options (packet size, interval, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Sliders are difficult to use for precise settings
- Ping results not always accurate
- App becomes unresponsive or crashes at times

**Requested features**

- Add audible ping notification
- Implement dark mode
- Allow setting custom port for pinging
- Provide timestamp for ping history
- Extend ping interval options (up to 1 minute)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNetTools free?

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

### Is Ping free?

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

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

iNetTools is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Ping averages 4.3 from 376 ratings.

### Do iNetTools or Ping have ads?

iNetTools shows ads; Ping does not.

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

iNetTools ships an update every 2 months, and Ping every 3 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ping on September 14, 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.*