Comparison

Network Utility Pro vs Banner Blocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Network Utility Pro

This app provides a comprehensive suite of network analysis tools for easy understanding and management of your local and cellular network connections. Monitor data usage, scan your Wi-Fi, and perform detailed lookups for IP addresses and domain names.

Highlights
  • Network Information
  • Cellular Data Monitor
  • LAN Scanner
  • Ping Tool
  • Geo IP Lookup
  • DNS Lookup (DIG)
  • WHOIS Lookup
  • Widget Support
Features
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Keep under control your network with Network Utility, an user friendly set of network tools that will help you to analyze your LAN, and not only that. ► NETWORK INFO A complete and easy to understand report of your device's network interfaces. In that tab you'll find information like the IP, IPv6, other addresses or the data usage statistics about your Wi-Fi, Internet or Cellular connection (if any). ► CELLULAR DATA MONITOR Don't lose sight of your data usage, with four taps you'll have a data monitor configured and ready to use. The following data usage plans' period are supported: - Daily - Weekly - Monthly - 28 days - 30 days - 90 days ► LAN SCANNER Analyze your Wi-Fi with the LAN Scanner tool. Discovering who is connected to your network and Ping it, is a matter of two taps. Easily manage custom subnets to scan only a portion of your LAN. ► PING Ping a LAN device, Ping a server, ping whatever you want. IPv6 addresses are supported too and advanced options like packet size, timeouts, intervals, etc.. are available and easily configurable. The results of your Ping are available numerically in the aggregated stats, graphically in the real time graph or listed, a row per ICMP response received. ► GEO IP Have you ever wondered where a server or any other IP is located? That's the tool for you, show the location on a map and get additional details like the ISP or the ASN in the details pane. ► DIG A DNS lookup utility made simple. A list clearly shows the result of your query and the advanced options allow you to customize your request from the type of query to the DNS server. ► WHOIS Find any information about a domain name and it's owner e.g. the status, creation date, registrant email and address and many more. ► NSLOOKUP A no-frills textual DNS lookup utility. ► WIDGET * Network Utility comes with an useful widget that brings network informations and the cellular data usage into your notification center, home screen e lock screen. ► EXPORT RESULTS ANYWHERE Every utility has an export button that allows you to export the result of your task to the File app, to the Notes app and many other apps or simply copy the raw textual result. ► MAC APP Network Utility is also available on the Mac App Store as Network Kit X, the same app but tuned to take advantage of macOS. Start a tool on your iPhone/iPad a continue it on your Mac thanks to Handoff and Continuity. !! N.B. - Cellular data monitor is available only on iPhone or iPad with Cellular. - Due to an operating system limitation, LAN Scanner can only show the MAC address of detected devices on iOS 27 and later. Hostname resolution is only available when the LAN gateway is used as the DNS server. - Widgets are updated only at scheduled intervals (e.g. every 5 minutes), so they can show outdated info. Open the app to get info updated in real time.

About

Banner Blocker

Eliminate intrusive banner ads and refine website layouts with an advanced blocking system. Inspect network logs and create custom rules to remove specific elements for a cleaner browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Personalized blocking system
  • Custom ad rules
  • Network traffic statistics
  • Activity logs
  • Simplified setup
  • Inspect network logs
Features
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Block banners in apps and websites. All blocking is done on-device. Your browsing activity never leaves your device and remains completely private. Privacy Policy • https://github.com/lucasditomase/banner-blocker Terms of Service • https://github.com/lucasditomase/banner-blocker Customer Support • https://github.com/lucasditomase/banner-blocker

Screenshots

Network Utility Pro4 screens
Banner Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Banner Blocker at Free against Network Utility Pro's $2.99. Banner Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Network Utility Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and review sentiment (82% vs 54%). On ads and device support 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

Banner Blocker is free to download; Network Utility Pro costs $2.99 up front. Banner Blocker sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Network Utility Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility Pro ships an update every 2 months, Banner Blocker every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Network Utility Pro versus Banner Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Utility ProBanner Blocker
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (189 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews — better54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings189 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoLucas Exequiel Di Tomase

Customer experience

Network Utility Pro

All ratings189 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.9%

Banner Blocker

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

Network Utility Pro

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Widget not refreshing with real-time data
  • LAN scanner crashes on large networks (/21 subnet)
  • Data usage widget shows incorrect information
  • Personal hotspot data not counted
  • Dual SIM card data only shows one SIM
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  • E-SIM data ignored on iPhone XR
  • Location permission toggle resets to 'Ask'
  • Domain analysis tools (Dig, Whois, NSLookup) inefficient
  • App freezes and inaccurate data readings
  • Update installation failures
  • Inconsistent widget behavior across iOS versions

Requested features

11 requests
  • Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support
  • Custom DNS server selection for NSLOOKUP
  • ARP request functionality
  • Traceroute tool
  • Extended ping capabilities
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  • ARP table display
  • Improved Geo IP function
  • Wi-Fi network switching from widget
  • Direct access to network settings from widget
  • Support for unlimited data configuration
  • Real-time widget refresh improvements

Banner Blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Utility Pro

No in-app purchases

26 purchases

Banner Blocker

Subscriptions22
  • Safari - Individual (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • DNS - Individual (1 Month)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlock app access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • Block All Ads7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Safari - Family (1 Month)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Individual (1 Month)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • DNS - Family (1 Month)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 6 Months Subscription Plan$4.996 Months
  • Family (1 Month)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Custom Rules$4.991 Month
  • Safari - Individual (1 Year)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • 1 Year Subscription Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • DNS - Individual (1 Year)1 Year trial$17.991 Year
  • NetAdBlocker+$17.996 Months
  • Safari - Family (1 Year)1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Individual (1 Year)1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • DNS - Family (1 Year)1 Year trial$24.991 Year
  • Family (1 Year)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Legacy - Lifetime (Individual)$9.99
  • Legacy - Lifetime (Family)$14.99
  • Lifetime (Individual)$99.99
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  • Lifetime (Family)$149.99

Questions

Is Network Utility Pro free?
Network Utility Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Banner Blocker free?
Banner Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Network Utility Pro or Banner Blocker have ads?
Neither Network Utility Pro nor Banner Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility Pro or Banner Blocker?
Network Utility Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Banner Blocker every 5 days. Most recently, Network Utility Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Banner Blocker on October 16, 2026.

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