Comparison

HE.NET Network Tools vs iNet for iPad Network Scanner

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

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

Discover all devices connected to your network, analyze running services, and manage your network with ease. This tool allows you to identify devices, view their details, and even remotely control Macs. It's designed for both technical experts and everyday users seeking network visibility and control.

Highlights
  • Identify all connected devices
  • View IP and MAC addresses
  • Customize devices with names and icons
  • Monitor Bonjour services
  • Wake on LAN for Macs and PCs
  • Remote Mac control (sleep, shutdown, restart)
  • Export scan results
Features
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iNet – Know Your Network. See at a glance what’s happening on your network. Which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi? Are there any unknown devices? Which services are active? iNet gives you a clear overview of what’s happening on your local network – and provides the right tools for a closer analysis. Whether at home or as a network professional, iNet lets you scan your network, identify connected devices, find active services and open ports, and wake Macs, PCs, and other devices remotely. Give your devices custom names and icons so you can recognize them instantly the next time you scan your network. Network Scanner • Find all devices on your network • View IP and MAC addresses and other device information • Assign custom names and icons to your devices • Set IP scan ranges and network interfaces • Export scan results as CSV or PDF • Connect directly via SSH, VNC, HTTP, and other services Bonjour Monitor • Monitor Bonjour services in real time • See which services are available on individual devices • View detailed information about services and domains Port Scanner • Find open ports on all devices • Use predefined port scan lists Wake on LAN • Wake Macs, PCs, and other compatible devices over LAN or the Internet • Put Macs to sleep, shut them down, or restart them remotely • Execute SSH commands • Save frequently used devices as favorites Help & Documentation • Built-in help in German and English Privacy Included. Your network data stays with you. iNet collects no user data and requires no account or sign-in. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Buy iNet once – future updates are included. Developed and maintained in Germany since 2010. iNet is also available as a native Mac and iPhone version.

Screenshots

HE.NET Network Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HE.NET Network Tools at Free against iNet for iPad Network Scanner's $9.99. HE.NET Network Tools also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 54%) and device support (4 vs 1). iNet for iPad Network Scanner's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

HE.NET Network Tools is free to download; iNet for iPad Network Scanner costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNet for iPad Network Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 83 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of HE.NET Network Tools's written reviews are positive against 54% of iNet for iPad Network Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HE.NET Network Tools versus iNet for iPad Network Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHE.NET Network ToolsiNet for iPad Network Scanner
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.0 (70 ratings)4.4 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7083 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHurricane Electric, LLCBananaGlue GmbH

Customer experience

HE.NET Network Tools

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

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

All ratings83 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative41.7%

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

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HE.NET Network Tools

No in-app purchases

None

iNet for iPad Network Scanner

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 iNet for iPad Network Scanner free?
iNet for iPad Network Scanner costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HE.NET Network Tools or iNet for iPad Network Scanner?
iNet for iPad Network Scanner is rated higher. HE.NET Network Tools averages 4.0 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while iNet for iPad Network Scanner averages 4.4 from 83 ratings.
Do HE.NET Network Tools or iNet for iPad Network Scanner have ads?
Neither HE.NET Network Tools nor iNet for iPad Network Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HE.NET Network Tools or iNet for iPad Network Scanner?
HE.NET Network Tools ships an update every 2 months, and iNet for iPad Network Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, HE.NET Network Tools was updated on October 9, 2026 and iNet for iPad Network Scanner on October 9, 2026.

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