Comparison

iNetTools vs iNet for iPad Network 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 suite of network diagnostic tools for iPhone and iPad. It includes essential utilities like Ping, DNS Lookup, Trace Route, and Port Scan to help users diagnose network issues. The app supports both IPv4 and IPv6, and provides a simple interface for easy use.

Highlights
  • Ping
  • DNS Lookup
  • Trace Route
  • Port Scan
  • Whois
  • Server Monitor
  • Lan Scan
Features
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iNetTools Pro is the Pro Version of iNetTools. 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. You only pay once and run it on all your devices.  - Supports both IPv4 and IPv6. - Tools included: 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. - Support unlimited Email Tech Support. With its simple interfaces, iNetTools Pro 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

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

Discover all devices connected to your network, analyze running services, and manage your network with ease. This tool allows you to identify devices, view their details, and even remotely control Macs. It's designed for both technical experts and everyday users seeking network visibility and control.

Highlights
  • Identify all connected devices
  • View IP and MAC addresses
  • Customize devices with names and icons
  • Monitor Bonjour services
  • Wake on LAN for Macs and PCs
  • Remote Mac control (sleep, shutdown, restart)
  • Export scan results
Features
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iNet – Know Your Network. See at a glance what’s happening on your network. Which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi? Are there any unknown devices? Which services are active? iNet gives you a clear overview of what’s happening on your local network – and provides the right tools for a closer analysis. Whether at home or as a network professional, iNet lets you scan your network, identify connected devices, find active services and open ports, and wake Macs, PCs, and other devices remotely. Give your devices custom names and icons so you can recognize them instantly the next time you scan your network. Network Scanner • Find all devices on your network • View IP and MAC addresses and other device information • Assign custom names and icons to your devices • Set IP scan ranges and network interfaces • Export scan results as CSV or PDF • Connect directly via SSH, VNC, HTTP, and other services Bonjour Monitor • Monitor Bonjour services in real time • See which services are available on individual devices • View detailed information about services and domains Port Scanner • Find open ports on all devices • Use predefined port scan lists Wake on LAN • Wake Macs, PCs, and other compatible devices over LAN or the Internet • Put Macs to sleep, shut them down, or restart them remotely • Execute SSH commands • Save frequently used devices as favorites Help & Documentation • Built-in help in German and English Privacy Included. Your network data stays with you. iNet collects no user data and requires no account or sign-in. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Buy iNet once – future updates are included. Developed and maintained in Germany since 2010. iNet is also available as a native Mac and iPhone version.

Screenshots

iNetTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iNetTools at 4.7 against iNet for iPad Network Scanner's 4.4. iNetTools also leads on price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (67% vs 54%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iNetTools costs $5.99 and iNet for iPad Network Scanner $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 347 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of iNetTools's written reviews are positive against 54% of iNet for iPad Network Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNetTools ships an update every 4 months, iNet for iPad Network Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iNetTools versus iNet for iPad Network Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetToolsiNet for iPad Network Scanner
Price$5.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (347 ratings) — better4.4 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews — better54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings347 — better83
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationBananaGlue GmbH

Customer experience

iNetTools

All ratings347 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative21.1%

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

All ratings83 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

iNetTools

No in-app purchases

None

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNetTools free?
iNetTools costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iNet for iPad Network Scanner free?
iNet for iPad Network Scanner costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNetTools or iNet for iPad Network Scanner?
iNetTools is rated higher. iNetTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 347 ratings, while iNet for iPad Network Scanner averages 4.4 from 83 ratings.
Do iNetTools or iNet for iPad Network Scanner have ads?
Neither iNetTools nor iNet for iPad Network Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNetTools or iNet for iPad Network Scanner?
iNetTools ships an update every 4 months, and iNet for iPad Network Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on September 24, 2026 and iNet for iPad Network Scanner on September 4, 2026.

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