# TCP Console vs netool.io

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TCP Console at 64% against netool.io's 25%. TCP Console also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 10.0). netool.io's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TCP Console sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. netool.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

netool.io holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of TCP Console's written reviews are positive against 25% of netool.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, netool.io every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCP Console | netool.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-console/id642104251/reviews) | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netoolio/id1108766056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) | [Netool LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/998653916) |

## What reviewers say

### TCP Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-console/id642104251)

Test TCP/IP servers and clients by sending and receiving text strings. Connect multiple clients to your server or test server connectivity. Supports custom URL schemes for easy connection and content sending.

**Highlights:** Start TCP/IP server listening on a specified port, Send text strings and EOL characters, Display received responses, Connect multiple clients simultaneously, Disconnect clients individually, Ping to verify LAN or firewall connectivity, Custom URL scheme support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $0.99 | one-time |


### netool.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netoolio/id1108766056)

This utility app works exclusively with a Netool handheld network analyzer to detect and analyze various Ethernet protocols. It identifies VLAN IDs, spanning tree, DHCP, switch port information, and performs ping tests. Results can be shared via text, email, or uploaded to a cloud platform.

**Highlights:** Detects tagged and untagged VLAN IDs, Analyzes Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Identifies DHCP and switch port details, Performs ping tests, Supports dark mode, Shares test results via multiple platforms, Uploads tests to Netool remote cloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCP Console free?

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

### Is netool.io free?

netool.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TCP Console or netool.io?

netool.io is rated higher. TCP Console averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while netool.io averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do TCP Console or netool.io have ads?

Neither TCP Console nor netool.io shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TCP Console or netool.io?

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, and netool.io every 3 weeks. Most recently, TCP Console was updated on September 30, 2026 and netool.io on September 20, 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.*