Comparison

HE.NET Network Tools vs IPinfo

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

IPinfo

Instantly view detailed information about your current network connections, including IP addresses, geolocation, and provider data. Monitor Wi-Fi, VPN, and mobile connections in real-time with automatic updates and access connection history.

Highlights
  • Real-time network monitoring
  • Accurate IP geolocation
  • Connection history logs
  • On-demand IP lookup
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Know Your Network. Instantly. See real-time IP and connection details across Wi-Fi, VPN, cellular, and Ethernet. IPinfo gives you detailed information about your current network connections, including geolocation, ASN, IP addresses (IPv4 & IPv6), and provider data, all from your iPhone. Features: Real-Time Network Monitoring Track active connections across all interfaces — Wi-Fi, VPN, cellular, and Ethernet — with automatic updates as you switch networks. Accurate IP Geolocation View precise IP data including country, city, ASN, hostname, and provider info. See your location on an interactive map. Connection History Get automatic logs of all IPs you’ve connected to. Filter by network type and review details anytime. On-Demand IP Lookup Search any IP address to view associated location, network, and ownership data. Widgets for Quick Access Add IPinfo widgets to your Home or Lock Screen to monitor your current IP and network status at a glance.

Screenshots

HE.NET Network Tools4 screens
IPinfo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPinfo at 4.3 against HE.NET Network Tools's 4.0. IPinfo also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). HE.NET Network Tools's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 63%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

IPinfo holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 155 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of HE.NET Network Tools's written reviews are positive against 63% of IPinfo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, IPinfo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HE.NET Network Tools versus IPinfo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHE.NET Network ToolsIPinfo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (70 ratings)4.3 (155 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings70155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHurricane Electric, LLCIDB LLC

Customer experience

HE.NET Network Tools

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

IPinfo

All ratings155 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

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

IPinfo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HE.NET Network Tools

No in-app purchases

None

IPinfo

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 IPinfo free?
IPinfo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HE.NET Network Tools or IPinfo?
IPinfo is rated higher. HE.NET Network Tools averages 4.0 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while IPinfo averages 4.3 from 155 ratings.
Do HE.NET Network Tools or IPinfo have ads?
Neither HE.NET Network Tools nor IPinfo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HE.NET Network Tools or IPinfo?
HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, and IPinfo fortnightly. Most recently, HE.NET Network Tools was updated on September 27, 2026 and IPinfo on September 28, 2026.

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