Comparison

HE.NET Network Tools vs Pingman

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

Pingman

Features
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Pingman, your new essential network utility for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built entirely with Swift and SwiftUI, Pingman offers a sleek and intuitive way to check the reachability of hosts on your network and across the internet. Whether you're a network professional, a developer, or simply curious about your network connectivity, Pingman provides the tools you need right at your fingertips. Pingman allows you to quickly and easily send ICMP echo requests to target hosts, displaying real-time results including response times and packet loss. Its clean and modern interface, thanks to SwiftUI, provides a consistent experience across all your Apple devices. You can easily monitor network stability, diagnose connection issues, and verify the availability of servers and websites. Free Features: 1. Effortless Ping Tests: Conduct basic ping tests with default settings for quick network checks. 2. Clear Ping Summaries: Receive a concise summary at the end of each ping test, highlighting key statistics. 3. Organized Target Lists: Easily manage your frequently pinged targets with preset options, a history of previous targets, and a bookmarking feature for quick access. 4. Smart Notifications: Get instant alerts when ping failures occur and when services recover. Pro Features: 1. Advanced Ping Control: Unlock additional parameters to fine-tune your ping tests for specific network analysis needs. 2. Seamless Log Management: Share and save detailed ping logs for documentation, analysis, or troubleshooting purposes. 3. Data Export & Import: Backup and restore your bookmarks, history, and logs across devices. --- Subscription Information: Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew, and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. --- Privacy Policy: https://pingman.gewill.org/en/privacy Terms Of Use: https://pingman.gewill.org/en/terms Contact: 531sunlight@gmail.com

Screenshots

HE.NET Network Tools4 screens
Pingman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HE.NET Network Tools at none against Pingman's 3. HE.NET Network Tools also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads 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. Pingman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. HE.NET Network Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, Pingman every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HE.NET Network Tools versus Pingman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHE.NET Network ToolsPingman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHurricane Electric, LLC伟 葛

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

Pingman

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HE.NET Network Tools

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pingman

Subscriptions2
  • Pingman Pro$0.291 Month
  • Pingman Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pingman Pro$2.99

Questions

Is HE.NET Network Tools free?
HE.NET Network Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pingman free?
Pingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HE.NET Network Tools or Pingman have ads?
Neither HE.NET Network Tools nor Pingman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HE.NET Network Tools or Pingman?
HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, and Pingman every 5 months. Most recently, HE.NET Network Tools was updated on September 2, 2026 and Pingman on September 5, 2026.

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