# TCP Console vs NetTools

The clearest difference is monetization model: NetTools at free against TCP Console's free with in-app purchases. NetTools also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). TCP Console's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TCP Console sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetTools sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, NetTools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCP Console | NetTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcp-console/id642104251/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) | [Solueman Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/504255127) |

## 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 |


### NetTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-analyzer/id1192981320)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for network analysis and diagnostics. It helps users understand their connection, discover devices, scan for open ports, and verify various network services for troubleshooting and security.

**Highlights:** Real-time network analysis, Device and service discovery, Ping and Traceroute, Port scanning, DNS lookup, Security checks (SPF, DMARC, etc.), Wake on LAN

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Pro Ping | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Path Traceroute | $0.99 | one-time |
| 360° Network Inventory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deep Service Browser | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete UPnP Mapper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full-Spectrum Port Scanner | $0.99 | one-time |
| LDAP Directory Inspector | $1.99 | one-time |
| RDP Security Inspector | $1.99 | one-time |
| All-Access Pro Toolkit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enterprise Pro Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCP Console free?

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

### Is NetTools free?

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

### Do TCP Console or NetTools have ads?

Neither TCP Console nor NetTools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TCP Console or NetTools?

TCP Console ships an update every 7 months, and NetTools every 5 weeks. Most recently, TCP Console was updated on October 16, 2026 and NetTools on October 12, 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.*