Comparison

HE.NET Network Tools vs Network Diagnotor

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

Head to head
About

HE.NET Network Tools

A comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for professionals. It offers features like ARP/NDP lookup, DNS queries, IP calculations, bandwidth testing, and port scanning. Securely manage two-factor authentication codes and view network routing tables.

Highlights
  • ARP/NDP lookup
  • DNS lookup
  • IP Calculator
  • iperf bandwidth test
  • Port Scan
  • SSL/TLS Information
  • Two-factor authentication code storage
Features
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This suite of networks tools implements most of the network diagnostics that you need as a Network Engineer or System Administrator. Please help us improve it by giving us feedback. + ARP / NDP: Lookup local devices found on your network using either ARP (IPv4) or NDP (IPv6). + Bonjour Browser: See what DNS-SD/Bonjour services are available on your network + DNS lookup: Search for a servers DNS zone records such as SOA, NS, A, AAAA, MX, PTR. + Interface Information: Get information regarding your device's current network state. + IP Calculator: Calculate the Netmask, Wildcard, Network, Host range, and Broadcast for a given subnet. + iperf: Check bandwidth against remote iperf services. + One Time Password: Securely store and view your TOTP and HOTP (two-factor authentication) codes. TOTP codes are available on the Apple Watch. + Ping: Send ICMP packets to a single IPv4/IPv6 address. + Ping Sweep: Send ICMP packets to an entire subnet range. + Traceroute: Find the route packets take to reach your destination. + Progressive Traceroute: Get detailed statistics for a given route. + Port Scan: Scan a list of TCP ports on any server. + Routing Table: See your local device's routing table. + SSL/TLS Information: Check available ciphers, protocols and what's being used when connecting to a remove service. + Whois: Get information regarding network resources. + NO ADS! Note: Recent iOS releases secure certain low-level network information, and as such will not be available in-app, such as MAC addresses for other network devices.

About

Network Diagnotor

This utility app provides a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for engineers and developers. It helps pinpoint network issues like slow connections or packet loss with features such as Ping, Traceroute, DNS lookup, and Speed Test. The app offers task management for recurring checks and a discovery map for visualizing network probes.

Highlights
  • Ping, Traceroute, MTR, DNS, TCP port scan
  • Speed Test for upload/download performance
  • Task Desk for saving recurring targets
  • Discovery map with global probe points
  • Localized layouts and 20-language support
  • Privacy-focused with self-service data deletion
Features
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Network Diagnotor is the on-the-go network Swiss army knife for engineers, ops, and developers — Ping, Traceroute, MTR, DNS, TCP port scan, Whois, and Speed Test in a single app. When something feels slow, choppy, or just plain broken, you can pinpoint whether it's Wi-Fi, the ISP, the target host, or your own app in 60 seconds. No sign-up. No account. The diagnostics that matter run on-device. Why Network Diagnotor - Full-stack diagnostics: Ping / Traceroute / MTR / DNS / TCP port / Whois / Speed Test in one place - Task Desk: save recurring targets as tasks and re-run with one tap, so investigations don't break your flow - Discovery map: auto-centers on your device IP, with global probe points and a multi-source city wiki (Baike / Wikipedia fallback) - Truly localized: native iPhone and iPad layouts, dark mode, and 20-language support - Privacy by default: no accounts; one-tap self-service data deletion in Settings → Privacy Core Features - Ping / Traceroute / MTR for path-level diagnostics - DNS Lookup for domain resolution checks (A / AAAA / CNAME / MX / TXT) - TCP Port Connectivity checks - Speed Test for upload / download performance - URL Resolve and Download Analysis - LAN Assistant for local network troubleshooting - Whois for domain registration lookup Task Desk - Save recurring diagnostic targets as tasks - Re-run tasks quickly for repeatable checks Discovery - Probe-point map with city entry - Multi-source city content fallback (Baike / Wikipedia) In-App Purchases - Free: Ping, Traceroute (toolbox and tasks share the same tier) - Basic: unlocks MTR, DNS, and related task capabilities - Pro: unlocks full advanced diagnostics and task capabilities (URL Resolve / Download Analysis, …) - Tip: a one-time tip to support continued development Notes - Results depend on target host response, ISP policy, and network conditions - Some features require network connectivity and system permissions Terms & Privacy - Terms of Use: https://api-net-diagnotor.zinben.net/legal/terms-of-service.en.html - Privacy Policy: https://api-net-diagnotor.zinben.net/legal/privacy-policy.en.html

Screenshots

HE.NET Network Tools4 screens
Network Diagnotor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HE.NET Network Tools at 76% against Network Diagnotor's 0%. HE.NET Network Tools also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Network Diagnotor's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price 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. Network Diagnotor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HE.NET Network Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HE.NET Network Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HE.NET Network Tools has 72 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of HE.NET Network Tools's written reviews are positive against 0% of Network Diagnotor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, Network Diagnotor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
HE.NET Network Tools versus Network Diagnotor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHE.NET Network ToolsNetwork Diagnotor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (72 ratings) — better2.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHurricane Electric, LLC臻本科技

Customer experience

HE.NET Network Tools

All ratings70 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral12.0%
Negative12.0%

Network Diagnotor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

HE.NET Network Tools

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Interface Information crashes app immediately
  • iperf3 fails with 'operation not permitted' error
  • iperf2 crashes on iOS 8+
  • DNS lookups not responding after updates
  • iperf3 only runs for 1 second despite longer duration settings
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  • iperf3 fails to start intermittently
  • App crashes when selecting tools from menu
  • Crashes on iOS 11 and later versions
  • Neighbor Discovery crashes on iPhone 6
  • Dark mode text hard to read on iPhone
  • App crashes on iPad for multiple functions
  • Ping and basic tools crash on iOS 11+

Requested features

12 requests
  • Vision Pro compatibility and controls
  • SRV record lookup in DNS tool
  • IPv6 subnet calculator
  • WOL (Wake-on-LAN) magic packet support
  • MTR (My Traceroute) tool
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  • Telnet command for port testing
  • Stop/pause button for running tests
  • Multiple iperf test execution
  • Configurable iperf parameters and bandwidth limits
  • LAN device scanning capability
  • Dark mode text color options
  • Apple Watch app with full functionality

Network Diagnotor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HE.NET Network Tools

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Network Diagnotor

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time6
  • Tip$0.99
  • Basic Edition$0.99
  • A Coffee$0.99
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  • A Beer$1.99
  • A Party$3.99
  • Professional Edition$4.99

Questions

Is HE.NET Network Tools free?
HE.NET Network Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Diagnotor free?
Network Diagnotor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HE.NET Network Tools or Network Diagnotor?
HE.NET Network Tools is rated higher. HE.NET Network Tools averages 4.0 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Network Diagnotor averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.
Do HE.NET Network Tools or Network Diagnotor have ads?
Network Diagnotor shows ads; HE.NET Network Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, HE.NET Network Tools or Network Diagnotor?
HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, and Network Diagnotor fortnightly. Most recently, HE.NET Network Tools was updated on October 23, 2026 and Network Diagnotor on October 15, 2026.

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