Comparison

iNetTools vs AirConsole Manager

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

AirConsole Manager

This application enables management of a specific device that connects COM-ports to iOS devices via WiFi. It allows users to configure device settings and, with custom firmware, upload and upgrade firmware through FTP.

Highlights
  • Connect COM-ports to iOS via WiFi
  • Manage device settings
  • Upload firmware via FTP
  • Upgrade firmware
  • Compatible with iPhone and iPod
Features
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AirConsole is one of the few devices on the market for connecting the COM-ports to iOS through WiFi network. I use this device to connect skydive altimeters equipped with COM-port to my iPhone and iPad. This application allows you to manage AirConsole device settings via iPhone. For AirConsole device with the custom firmware from Blue Skies Software this application in addition to change settings can upload firmware via FTP and upgrade it.

Screenshots

iNetTools4 screens
AirConsole Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNetTools at 68% against AirConsole Manager's 0%. iNetTools also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 2). AirConsole Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.7K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of AirConsole Manager's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iNetTools versus AirConsole Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetToolsAirConsole Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationALEXEY LOBANOV

Customer experience

iNetTools

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

AirConsole Manager

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

AirConsole Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNetTools

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

AirConsole Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNetTools free?
iNetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirConsole Manager free?
AirConsole Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNetTools or AirConsole Manager?
iNetTools is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while AirConsole Manager averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iNetTools or AirConsole Manager have ads?
iNetTools shows ads; AirConsole Manager does not.

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