Comparison

MTRay vs NetToolBox

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

Head to head
About

MTRay

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MTRay puts a full network diagnostics lab in your pocket and on your desktop, with full support for macOS and iOS. Whether you're troubleshooting connectivity in the field, inspecting TLS certificates, or tracing routes across continents — everything you need is one tap away. **WHAT YOU CAN DO** • Ping hosts and measure latency • Scan TCP ports to find open services • Trace routes with a visual map showing geographic hops and country flags • MTR (My Traceroute) — continuous traceroute with per-hop loss and latency stats • Inspect TLS/SSL certificates, ciphers, and handshake timings • Monitor certificate expiry across multiple domains at once • Send HTTP/HTTPS requests with full control over headers, body, proxy, and protocol version • Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) support for privacy-aware connections • Visualize connection timelines: DNS → TCP → TLS → Request → Transfer • Query DNS with custom servers and record types • Look up IP geolocation on an interactive map • Browse local network services with Bonjour • Wake devices remotely with Wake-on-LAN • View interfaces, routing tables, and neighbor caches • Calculate subnets and IP ranges • Test upload throughput and connection quality • Write custom JavaScript diagnostic scripts with built-in probe APIs • Communicate over raw TCP, UDP, and WebSocket **MTRay Pro** (one-time purchase) unlocks: — MTR (My Traceroute) — Script Engine (custom JS diagnostic reports) — SSL Certificate Monitor — HTTP Advanced (proxy, ECH, custom resolvers) — DNS Advanced (DoH, DoT, DoQ) — Bonjour Browser — Traceroute Route Map — Export & Share results — iCloud Sync for bookmarks Buy once, unlock on both iOS and macOS. Free tier includes Ping, Port Scan, Traceroute, HTTP Simple, DNS Simple, SSL/TLS Inspection, Connection Timeline, IP Geolocation, Wake-on-LAN, and more — no account required, no ads, no tracking. **WHO IT’S FOR** Network engineers, developers, IT pros, and anyone who needs direct answers from the device in front of them — not a simplified "speed test" story. **PRIVACY & NETWORKING** MTRay talks to the hosts and services you choose. It may use the local network (including Bonjour) where you allow it. Review the app’s privacy labels in App Store Connect for details on data handling.

About

NetToolBox

Features
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NetToolBox ist eine professionelle Netzwerk- und IT-Toolbox für Administratoren, IT-Techniker, Netzwerkingenieure, Homelab-Nutzer, Studenten und Auszubildende. Die App funktioniert lokal ohne Registrierung und bündelt wichtige Werkzeuge für den technischen Alltag: • IPv4 Rechner • IPv6 Rechner • CIDR Rechner • Subnetzrechner • Broadcast- und Netzmaskenberechnung • DNS Lookup • Reverse DNS Lookup • Whois Lookup • Ping/Latenz Tool • Traceroute Plattformcheck • MAC Hersteller Lookup • Portdatenbank • WLAN Kanalübersicht • Binär/Dezimal/Hex Rechner • VLAN Planer • Netzwerknotizen • PDF Export • Favoriten • Helles und dunkles Design • Deutsch und Englisch Premium entfernt Werbung und schaltet professionelle Berichte und erweiterte Projektfunktionen frei.

Screenshots

MTRay4 screens
NetToolBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MTRay at none against NetToolBox's shown. MTRay also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. MTRay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetToolBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTRay ships an update every 10 days, NetToolBox every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MTRay versus NetToolBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTRayNetToolBox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChill Information Technology LimitedArthur Hardy Kotsch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MTRay

One-time1
  • MTRay Pro$7.99
1 purchases

NetToolBox

One-time1
  • Werbefrei und Premium-Berichte$4.99

Questions

Is MTRay free?
MTRay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetToolBox free?
NetToolBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MTRay or NetToolBox have ads?
NetToolBox shows ads; MTRay does not.
Which is updated more often, MTRay or NetToolBox?
MTRay ships an update every 10 days, and NetToolBox every 5 weeks. Most recently, MTRay was updated on September 11, 2026 and NetToolBox on September 23, 2026.

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