Comparison

Network Analyzer vs IP Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Network Analyzer

Diagnose Wi-Fi and internet connectivity issues with a suite of network analysis tools. Discover devices on your LAN, test connectivity with ping and traceroute, and scan for open ports.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi LAN scanner
  • Device discovery
  • Ping and traceroute
  • Port scanner
  • DNS lookup
  • Network information display
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Network Analyzer is a free, easy-to-use network toolkit that turns your iPhone or iPad into a handy diagnostic instrument. Scan your network, discover every device connected to it, and troubleshoot connection problems in seconds - no technical background or extra hardware required. Built for curious home users and IT professionals alike, it packs a LAN device scanner, ping, traceroute, port scanner, DNS lookup, and whois into one clean, fast app. Try it for free, and upgrade to Network Analyzer Pro whenever you want advanced tools like traceroute visualization on the map, internet speed test, Wake on LAN, IP calculator, MAC address browser, and more. LAN scanner: - Fast and reliable detection of all network devices - IP addresses of all discovered devices - MAC addresses and vendor names of discovered devices - NetBIOS, mDNS (Bonjour), LLMNR, DNS, SNMP, and WS-Discovery name where available - Reachability (ping) test of discovered devices - IPv6 availability and discovered IPv6 addresses Ping & traceroute: - Round-trip delay including IP address and hostname for every network node - Country detection of the analyzed server - Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 Port scanner: - Scan common ports, custom port ranges, or the complete port range - Detection of closed, firewalled, and open ports - Description of the known open port services Whois: - Look up domains, IP addresses, and AS numbers - Support for both classic whois and the modern RDAP protocol DNS lookup: - Functionality similar to nslookup or dig - Query all record types at once or one specific type - Support for A, AAAA, CAA, CNAME, HINFO, LOC, MX, NAPTR, NS, PTR, SOA, SPF, SRV, SSHFP, TXT records Network information: - Default gateway, external IP (v4 and v6), DNS server, HTTP proxy - Wi-Fi network information such as SSID, BSSID, router vendor, security type, IP address (v4 and v6), and subnet mask - VPN, USB Ethernet, and personal hotspot connection details - Cell network information such as IP address and network type, with dual SIM support More: - Light and dark theme - Full IPv6 support everywhere - Detailed help - Regular updates

About

IP Tools

Access and manage your home WiFi network directly from your smartphone. This app provides essential tools to view network information, change router settings, and enhance your Wi-Fi security.

Highlights
  • View Local, Gateway, and External IP
  • Change Router Password
  • Change WiFi Password
  • Block Unauthorized Users
  • Parental Controls
  • Ping Test
  • Port Scanner
Features
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IP Tools - Router Admin Setup app get information about Local IP, Gateway and External IP. Easily access your router settings and control your wifi network with this App. It’s easy, convenient and versatile tool helping any user to manage their router from their smartphone. What can you do as a router administrator? - Router password change; - Check your default gateway; - Change WiFi password; - Block stranger person; - Parent control. * IP tools & Network Utilities covers following features : - My IP information - Ping Test - Port Scanner - Traceroute - Whois Lookup - Router Admin Setup, Router Setup Page - Get your network information such as SSID, Internal IP address, mac address etc. - Scan port within range of 250 (0-250, 500-750, 1000-1250). - Copy/share all of your network information.

Screenshots

Network Analyzer4 screens
IP Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Network Analyzer at none against IP Tools's 1. Network Analyzer also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 59%) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 37). IP Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. IP Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Network Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer has 6.8K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Network Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 59% of IP Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Network Analyzer versus IP Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AnalyzerIP Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.8K ratings) — better4.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better59.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better37
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetMonali Paghadal

Customer experience

Network Analyzer

All ratings6,792 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,655 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.2%

IP Tools

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative31.8%

Bugs and requests

Network Analyzer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Inaccurate speed test results
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced network analysis tools
  • Ability to block unauthorized devices
  • Real-time network monitoring and alerts
  • Improved dark mode compatibility

IP Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

IP Tools

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Tools free?
IP Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Analyzer or IP Tools?
Network Analyzer is rated higher. Network Analyzer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while IP Tools averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.
Do Network Analyzer or IP Tools have ads?
Both Network Analyzer and IP Tools show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Analyzer or IP Tools?
Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, and IP Tools monthly. Most recently, Network Analyzer was updated on September 24, 2026 and IP Tools on September 7, 2026.

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