Comparison

Network Utility Pro vs Simple Dict Mobile Pro

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

Simple Dict Mobile Pro

This app provides a fast and efficient offline dictionary experience, supporting various formats like zim, mdx, and dsl. It offers multiple search methods and a 'reading area' to save and track your lookups.

Highlights
  • Offline dictionary functionality
  • Supports zim, mdx, dsl formats
  • Keyword, regex, and fuzzy search
  • Reading area for saved entries
  • Lightweight and high-performance indexing
Features
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A simple, lightweight, and high-performance offline dictionary that easily indexes and searches large dictionary files. Currently supports dictionary formats: zim (Wikipedia), mdx, dsl. **Features:** 1. Multiple search methods: Supports keyword search, regular expression matching, and fuzzy search, helping you easily find target entries in large dictionaries. 2. "Reading Area" function: You can add entries you want to look up to the reading area. The app will save the entry's open state for easy access anytime. It also records the reading progress, and when the app is closed and reopened, the entry will automatically jump to the previous reading position. 3. Rich dictionary format support: This app currently supports zim, mdx, and dsl format dictionaries. There are many dictionaries available online for download, and there are also tools for creating your own dictionaries. 4. Lightweight and high-performance dictionary indexing: Fast startup and efficient search. You can add a large number of dictionaries without worrying about affecting the app's performance. 5. More features (such as reading history and favorites) will be added in future updates. **Note:** This app does not provide any dictionary content. You need to search, download, or create dictionaries in the corresponding format and import them into the app for use.

Screenshots

Network Utility Pro4 screens
Simple Dict Mobile Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Utility Pro at 4.6 against Simple Dict Mobile Pro's 1.0. Network Utility Pro also leads on ratings volume (190 vs 1). Simple Dict Mobile Pro's advantage is price ($0.49 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Network Utility Pro costs $2.99 and Simple Dict Mobile Pro $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Utility Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility Pro has 190 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility Pro ships an update every 2 months, Simple Dict Mobile Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Utility Pro versus Simple Dict Mobile Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Utility ProSimple Dict Mobile Pro
Price$2.99$0.49 — better
Rating4.6 (190 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings190 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto Ristagno培基 王

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

Simple Dict Mobile Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Utility Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Dict Mobile Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility Pro free?
Network Utility Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Dict Mobile Pro free?
Simple Dict Mobile Pro costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility Pro or Simple Dict Mobile Pro?
Network Utility Pro is rated higher. Network Utility Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Simple Dict Mobile Pro averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Network Utility Pro or Simple Dict Mobile Pro have ads?
Neither Network Utility Pro nor Simple Dict Mobile Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility Pro or Simple Dict Mobile Pro?
Network Utility Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Dict Mobile Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Network Utility Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Simple Dict Mobile Pro on October 27, 2026.

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