Comparison

HE.NET Network Tools vs TCP Ping

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

TCP Ping

Test network responsiveness with both TCP and ICMP ping modes. Monitor global server performance from 16 locations worldwide. Get detailed analytics and insights into your network's speed and reliability.

Highlights
  • Dual TCP and ICMP ping modes
  • Global server performance testing
  • User-friendly interface
  • Detailed ping analytics
  • Custom host input for ICMP
Features
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1. Dual Ping Modes: TCP Ping: Test the responsiveness of a TCP connection across various ports. ICMP Ping: Traditional ping to check the reachability of a host. 2. Global Locations: With 16 strategically placed locations around the world, you can simulate and test how your servers or websites perform globally. Whether it's Asia, Europe, the Americas, or anywhere in between, we've got you covered. 3. User-Friendly Interface: A sleek and intuitive design ensures that you can get your results quickly and efficiently, without the need for complex setups. 4. Detailed Analytics: Receive in-depth insights on your ping tests, including average response times, packet loss percentages, and more. 5. Custom Host Input: For ICMP pings, simply input the desired host, and let our app do the rest. Whether it's a website, a server, or any other online entity, we'll provide you with the data you need.

Screenshots

HE.NET Network Tools4 screens
TCP Ping2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HE.NET Network Tools at 78% against TCP Ping's 0%. HE.NET Network Tools also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HE.NET Network Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HE.NET Network Tools has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of HE.NET Network Tools's written reviews are positive against 0% of TCP Ping's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, TCP Ping every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HE.NET Network Tools versus TCP Ping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHE.NET Network ToolsTCP Ping
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (70 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings70 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHurricane Electric, LLCWahoo Software

Customer experience

HE.NET Network Tools

All ratings70 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative12.1%

TCP Ping

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

TCP Ping

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HE.NET Network Tools

No in-app purchases

None

TCP Ping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HE.NET Network Tools free?
HE.NET Network Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TCP Ping free?
TCP Ping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HE.NET Network Tools or TCP Ping?
HE.NET Network Tools is rated higher. HE.NET Network Tools averages 4.0 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while TCP Ping averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HE.NET Network Tools or TCP Ping have ads?
TCP Ping shows ads; HE.NET Network Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, HE.NET Network Tools or TCP Ping?
HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, and TCP Ping every 11 months. Most recently, HE.NET Network Tools was updated on October 9, 2026 and TCP Ping on October 7, 2026.

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