# iNetTools vs knock(1)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: knock(1) at none against iNetTools's 1. knock(1) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). iNetTools's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. knock(1) asks for nothing beyond the download.

knock(1) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, knock(1) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNetTools | knock(1) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inettools-pingdnsport-scan/id561659975/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock1/id6762497209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Jeffrey Cousens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877690927) |

## 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


### knock(1)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock1/id6762497209)

This utility app allows you to remotely open firewall ports on your server using a saved sequence of connection attempts from your iPhone. It supports TCP or UDP for each port and provides live feedback on the connection status.

**Highlights:** Save and reuse multiple host configurations, Per-port TCP or UDP selection, Configurable inter-packet delay, Live per-port result display, Native SwiftUI interface, No tracking or analytics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNetTools free?

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

### Is knock(1) free?

knock(1) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iNetTools or knock(1)?

knock(1) is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while knock(1) averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iNetTools or knock(1) have ads?

iNetTools shows ads; knock(1) does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNetTools or knock(1)?

iNetTools ships an update every 3 months, and knock(1) every 2 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on October 26, 2026 and knock(1) on October 25, 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.*