Comparison

NetTools vs PingDoc

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

Head to head
About

NetTools

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NetTools - Network Toolbox ========================== Take full control of your network diagnostics and utilities with NetTools, the all-in-one toolkit designed for IT professionals, developers, and power users. Whether you're troubleshooting connectivity issues or performing advanced network analysis, NetTools puts powerful tools at your fingertips. Key Features: [Basic Tools] - NSLookup โ€“ Query DNS records for any domain (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS and PTR) - Ping โ€“ Test server or device reachability - Traceroute โ€“ Trace the route packets take to a destination - Whois โ€“ Get domain registration details [Advanced Tools] - HTTP request โ€“ Perform custom HTTP request and inspect server responses and headers - IP location โ€“ Get geolocation info for any IP - My public IP โ€“ Instantly view your public-facing IP address - Port scanner โ€“ Scan open ports on any host - Speed test โ€“ Measure your network's download/upload speed - Subnet calculator โ€“ Quickly calculate IP ranges and subnet masks - URL shortener โ€“ Generate short links from long URLs - Wake on LAN โ€“ Remotely wake up devices on your local network [Conversion Tools] - ASCII to HEX - Base64 Encoder/Decoder - SHA256 Hash Generator - URL Encoder/Decoder [Generator Tools] - Password generator โ€“ Create strong, secure passwords - UUID generator โ€“ Generate universally unique identifiers - WiFi QR Code Generator โ€“ Share WiFi access instantly with scannable QR codes ==========================

About

PingDoc

Features
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PingDoc - Your WiFi Doctor Find dead zones, test your speed, and optimize your home network! FEATURES: - WiFi Heatmap: Map signal quality using your devices as landmarks. Walk around, measure, see coverage! - Speed Test: Real download and upload speeds via Cloudflare - Device Discovery: See all devices on your network (TVs, speakers, phones, etc.) - Network Map: Visual diagram with latency to each device - Path Diagnosis: Trace the route to any server, find bottlenecks - DNS Speed Test: Compare DNS providers, find the fastest - Smart Recommendations: Get actionable tips to improve your WiFi PERFECT FOR: - Finding WiFi dead zones - Choosing the best router placement - Troubleshooting slow connections - Understanding your home network PRIVACY FIRST: All tests run locally. No data collected. No account required. No ads.

Screenshots

NetTools4 screens
PingDoc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PingDoc at Free against NetTools's $4.99. NetTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

PingDoc is free to download; NetTools costs $4.99 up front. PingDoc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NetTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
NetTools versus PingDoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetToolsPingDoc
Price$4.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size32 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeremy TurinMarius Sandu

In-app purchases

None

NetTools

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PingDoc

One-time1
  • PingDoc Pro$3.99

Questions

Is NetTools free?
NetTools costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PingDoc free?
PingDoc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetTools or PingDoc have ads?
Neither NetTools nor PingDoc shows ads.

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