Comparison

HE.NET Network Tools vs iPerf NetTest

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

iPerf NetTest

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iPerf Network Speed Test Tool Your go-to solution for professional network performance testing, all in one app! Key Features Multiple Test Configurations Save and manage multiple iPerf parameter presets for different scenarios (Wi-Fi, mobile, enterprise networks). Switch between them in one tap without reconfiguring settings every time. Complete Test History All test results are automatically saved, including bandwidth, latency, jitter, and packet loss data. Filter and view trends over time to track your network’s performance changes. One-Tap Result Sharing Share detailed test reports instantly with colleagues or save them for your records. Easily compare results across different networks or time periods. Standard iPerf Protocol Support Built on the reliable iPerf framework, with support for TCP/UDP modes, custom ports, test durations, and parallel streams. Accurate data for both casual and advanced users. Clean, Focused Interface Designed for efficiency, with no clutter. Get straight to testing with an intuitive layout that keeps advanced options accessible for power users. Ideal For Home and office network troubleshooting 4G/5G mobile network speed comparisons Enterprise and data center network testing Learning the iPerf protocol with a practical tool Download now and experience professional-grade network testing that’s fast, accurate, and always within reach.

Screenshots

HE.NET Network Tools4 screens
iPerf NetTest4 screens

Verdict

The call

HE.NET Network Tools and iPerf NetTest are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HE.NET Network Tools versus iPerf NetTest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHE.NET Network ToolsiPerf NetTest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHurricane Electric, LLC尧 付

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

iPerf NetTest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HE.NET Network Tools

No in-app purchases

None

iPerf NetTest

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 iPerf NetTest free?
iPerf NetTest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HE.NET Network Tools or iPerf NetTest have ads?
Neither HE.NET Network Tools nor iPerf NetTest shows ads.

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