# DD vs NetTools

The clearest difference is rating: NetTools at 4.8 against DD's 4.2. NetTools also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (67% vs 44%). DD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DD sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 3 months and NetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DD has 324 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of DD's written reviews are positive against 67% of NetTools's.

DD ships an update monthly, NetTools every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DD | NetTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dd-wrt/id897098616/reviews) | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **324** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dappological Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445554840) | [Oleg Gutlyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589765620) |

## What reviewers say

### DD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dd-wrt/id897098616)

Manage and monitor your DD-WRT enabled routers locally or remotely. Access system stats, live client data, and change settings like port forwarding and MAC filters. Automate tasks with Siri Shortcuts and send commands like Wake On LAN.

**Highlights:** Router management and monitoring, Access system stats, View live client data, Change router settings, Wake On LAN, Siri Shortcuts integration, Generate WiFi QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| Home | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Home | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro | $6.49 | per 6 months |
| Ultimate Pro | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro | $8.49 | per year |
| Ultimate Pro | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Ultimate Pro | $15.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍💼 Excellent customer support from developer Darren
- ⚡ Faster access than web interface for router management
- 📱 Intuitive mobile interface for DD-WRT routers
- 🔄 Frequent updates and responsive to user feedback
- 🎯 Convenient one-touch controls (e.g., reboot button)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🔐 Features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and crashes
- 😤 Poor upgrade experience from free to paid version
- 🚫 Limited free version functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after 2 seconds of connection
- Cannot add router - save button greyed out
- Connection drops and unresponsive interface
- Remote connection not working
- WAN live graph broken after updates

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of recurring subscription
- Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support in free version
- Per-feature payment options
- Lower subscription pricing
- Trial version with full feature access


### NetTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nettools-network-utilities/id1609044208)

Diagnose network issues with a suite of powerful tools on your phone. Explore local and external networks, check server availability, and scan for devices. Features include ping, traceroute, port scanning, and DNS lookups.

**Highlights:** Network information, LAN explorer, IP range scanner, Ping and Traceroute, Port scanner, DNS records lookup, Server availability check, Wake On Lan

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DD free?

DD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NetTools free?

NetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DD or NetTools?

NetTools is rated higher. DD averages 4.2 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while NetTools averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do DD or NetTools have ads?

NetTools shows ads; DD does not.

### Which is updated more often, DD or NetTools?

DD ships an update monthly, and NetTools every 3 months. Most recently, DD was updated on October 9, 2026 and NetTools on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*