12 Network Tools Every iOS Power User Needs
Why You Need a Network Toolkit on Your iPhone
Whether you're a sysadmin checking servers on the go, a developer debugging connectivity issues, or a power user who wants to understand their network, having the right tools in your pocket matters.
NetKit Pro bundles 12 professional-grade network tools into a single iOS app — no ads, no tracking, no subscriptions. Let's walk through every tool and what it can do for you.
The Original Six
These are the tools NetKit Pro launched with, and they cover the fundamentals of network diagnostics.
1. Ping
The classic network reachability test. Ping sends ICMP echo requests to any host and measures round-trip time. Use it to check if a server is alive, spot packet loss, or measure latency. NetKit Pro shows live results with min/avg/max statistics.
2. Traceroute
Need to know the path your packets take? Traceroute maps every hop between your device and the destination, showing latency at each point. It's invaluable for diagnosing where slowdowns occur in the network path.
3. DNS Lookup
Query any DNS record type — A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, NS, and more. The DNS Lookup tool lets you verify DNS propagation, check MX records for email troubleshooting, or inspect TXT records for SPF and DKIM validation.
4. Port Scanner
Check which ports are open on a target host with the Port Scanner. Scan common ports or specify custom ranges. Essential for verifying firewall rules, confirming services are running, or auditing your own infrastructure.
5. Dashboard
The Dashboard gives you a quick overview of your current network environment — connection type, IP addresses, DNS servers, and network interface details, all at a glance.
6. Widgets
Add network information directly to your home screen with Widgets. Monitor your connection status, IP address, and other network details without even opening the app.
The New Six
NetKit Pro's biggest update brought six powerful new tools, expanding the app from a diagnostic utility into a comprehensive network toolkit.
7. Speed Test
Measure your download speed, upload speed, and latency with the Speed Test. Powered by Cloudflare's global network, your data never touches third-party analytics — what happens on your device stays on your device.
8. SSL Inspector
Verify SSL/TLS certificates for any domain with the SSL Inspector. View the full certificate chain, check expiry dates, inspect cipher suites, and confirm certificate validity. A must-have for anyone managing HTTPS endpoints.
9. Wake-on-LAN
Start up remote machines from anywhere with Wake-on-LAN. Save MAC addresses for your devices and send magic packets to wake them up. Perfect for accessing your home server or workstation without leaving it running 24/7.
10. Host Profiles
Save frequently tested hosts as Profiles and run multiple tools against them with a single tap. Group your servers, routers, and services for quick access — no more retyping hostnames and IP addresses.
11. History
Every test you run is automatically saved in History. Review past results, track changes over time, and spot trends in your network performance. Combined with Host Profiles, you get a lightweight uptime monitoring solution.
12. IP Tools
The IP Tools suite includes a subnet calculator, CIDR converter, and IP address utilities. Calculate network ranges, convert between CIDR notation and subnet masks, and look up IP geolocation data.
Privacy First
Unlike most network tools on the App Store, NetKit Pro has no ads, no tracking, and no analytics. Your network data stays on your device. The speed test uses Cloudflare's infrastructure specifically because they don't log individual test data.
Get Started
NetKit Pro is available as a one-time purchase on the App Store. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases — just a complete network toolkit that respects your privacy.