Comparison

iNetTools vs IP Scanner

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

IP Scanner

This app scans your local network to identify all active devices. It offers fast results, customizable device information, and tools like PING and Wake on LAN. Save and manage past scans for easy reference.

Highlights
  • Fast network scanning
  • Customizable device names and icons
  • Save and review past scans
  • PING, Wake on LAN, Port Scan tools
  • Save and import custom device lists
  • Import/export scan results
Features
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IP Scanner for iOS scans your local area network to determine the identity of all active machines and internet devices on the LAN. Powerful results, yet easy, quick and intuitive to use. Key features: * Extremely fast scan results * Customizable results - assign your own names and icons to discovered devices * Save and consult past scans * PING, Wake on LAN and Port Scan tools built right in * Save and import custom device lists, or sync via iCloud * Import/export scan results via email or bonjour * Clean, professional design that is customizable and easy to use The free version has no restrictions at all on functionality and can identify up to 15 devices at a time. * To unlock unlimited devices in a scan, we offer an in-app upgrade to Pro. * For even more features, including realtime push notifications on network changes, a network DVR-style history browser and a true universal app bundle with native, optimized versions for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch, check out IP Scanner Ultra in the app store https://apple.co/3gz0tu6

Screenshots

iNetTools4 screens
IP Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IP Scanner at none against iNetTools's shown. IP Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (6 vs 3). iNetTools's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 893) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 and IP Scanner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iNetTools against 4.6 for IP Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.7K ratings behind it against 893, 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 61% of IP Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, IP Scanner fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iNetTools versus IP Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetToolsIP Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings)4.6 (893 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better60.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K — better893
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationMatia labs, inc.

Customer experience

iNetTools

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

IP Scanner

All ratings893 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.9%

User reviews

iNetTools

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

IP Scanner

From 893 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Immediate response to issues
  • 📈 Indispensable for home and SMB networks
  • 🔍 Useful network scanning tool
  • 🔧 Helps identify devices on the network

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on startup or update
  • 💰 Expensive for full functionality
  • 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive UI
  • 🔍 Difficulty identifying some devices
  • 🔋 Resource-intensive scanning

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

IP Scanner

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Unstable on macOS
  • Inconsistent scan results across devices
  • Loses custom device names after scans
  • Detects devices that are no longer on the network

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to print selected fields
  • Include notes in printouts
  • Resizable settings window
  • Option to block or remove devices
  • Improved device identification

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNetTools

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
4 purchases

IP Scanner

One-time4
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (iOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Pro Upgrade (MacOS)$19.99
  • IP Scanner Ultra (from Pro)$19.99
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  • IP Scanner Ultra$39.99

Questions

Is iNetTools free?
iNetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Scanner free?
IP Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iNetTools or IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while IP Scanner averages 4.6 from 893 ratings.
Do iNetTools or IP Scanner have ads?
iNetTools shows ads; IP Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, iNetTools or IP Scanner?
iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, and IP Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on October 27, 2026 and IP Scanner on October 27, 2026.

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