iNetTools vs NetBuddy MobileShark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Ping
- DNS Lookup
- Trace Route
- Port Scan
- Whois
- Server Monitor
- Lan Scan
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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.
NetBuddy MobileShark
This app transforms your iOS device into a professional network packet analyzer. It allows for deep packet inspection, protocol analysis, and intuitive visualization of network traffic. Ideal for troubleshooting, security investigations, and debugging network-related code.
- Packet capture and analysis
- Protocol detection and inspection
- Connection tracking
- Traffic visualization
- Advanced filtering
- Export capabilities
- Local data processing
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NetBuddy - MobileShark: Professional Network Analysis in Your Pocket MobileShark transforms your iOS device into a powerful network packet analyzer, bringing desktop-class packet capture and analysis capabilities to mobile. Whether you're a network administrator troubleshooting connectivity issues, a security professional investigating suspicious traffic, or a developer debugging network-related code, MobileShark provides the insights you need with an intuitive, touch-optimized interface. Comprehensive Protocol Analysis Instantly identify and understand network protocols with MobileShark's intelligent protocol analyzer: Protocol Detection: Automatically identifies TCP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS and other common protocols Deep Packet Inspection: Examine packet headers and payload data with detailed breakdowns Hex Dump View: Inspect raw packet data in traditional hex+ASCII format Connection Tracking: Group related packets into conversations for easier analysis Intuitive Visualization Tools Understand complex network patterns at a glance with visual analytics: Protocol Distribution Charts: See the breakdown of protocols in your capture Traffic Flow Visualization: Track data flow between hosts with interactive diagrams Dashboard View: Get key statistics about your network traffic in real-time Customizable Filters: Focus on the traffic that matters most to you Professional Features MobileShark includes capabilities typically found only in desktop analysis tools: Advanced Filtering: Create complex filters to isolate specific traffic patterns Export Capabilities: Share your findings or continue analysis on desktop tools Detailed Statistics: Analyze packet timing, size distributions, and more IP Resolution: Automatically resolve IP addresses to hostnames when possible Port Information: Identify services based on standard port assignments Privacy and Security Your data stays on your device: Local Processing: All analysis happens on your device – no data is sent to external servers Privacy Respecting: No analytics or tracking in the app Built for iOS MobileShark embraces the latest iOS technologies: Native SwiftUI Interface: Smooth, responsive UI designed for touch Dark Mode Support: Comfortable analysis in any lighting condition Split View on iPad: Take advantage of the larger screen for side-by-side views Document Browser: Easily manage and access your packet captures Files Integration: Save and load captures from iCloud Drive or other storage providers Perfect For Network administrators diagnosing connectivity issues Security professionals investigating suspicious traffic Developers debugging network communications IT students learning about protocols and network operations Anyone curious about what their apps are doing behind the scenes MobileShark brings the power of professional network analysis tools to iOS, with an interface designed specifically for mobile devices. Capture, inspect, and understand network traffic wherever you are – no laptop required. Download MobileShark today and gain unprecedented visibility into your network communications!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iNetTools at Free against NetBuddy MobileShark's $1.99. iNetTools also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 25%) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). NetBuddy MobileShark's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
iNetTools is free to download; NetBuddy MobileShark costs $1.99 up front. iNetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetBuddy MobileShark asks for nothing beyond the download.
iNetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of iNetTools's written reviews are positive against 25% of NetBuddy MobileShark's.
iNetTools ships an update every 2 months, NetBuddy MobileShark every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNetTools | NetBuddy MobileShark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.6K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ComcSoft Corporation | Rick Bodnar |
Customer experience
iNetTools
NetBuddy MobileShark
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
NetBuddy MobileShark
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iNetTools
- Premium$4.99
NetBuddy MobileShark
No in-app purchases
Questions
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