Comparison

DataMeter vs Network Utilities & Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

DataMeter

Monitor your mobile cellular and WiFi data usage in real-time with a lightweight widget. View usage directly on your lock screen or notification center, and quickly toggle cellular data on/off. Get precise, up-to-the-minute data tracking to help save money and manage your data consumption effectively.

Highlights
  • Real-time data usage monitoring
  • Lock screen and notification center widget
  • Quick toggle for cellular data
  • Monthly data usage summary charts
  • Accurate, up-to-the-minute data tracking
  • Automatic unit adaptation (B, M, G)
Features
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Lightweight dataflow monitor widget, fast, cool, Power, save money, clear without delay, Precision, monitoring mobile cellular(2G, 3G, 4G),WiFi data usage! √ Fast: lock screen, drop-down screen, Notification Center direct view real-time traffic data usage. √ Cool: Click the cellular traffic areas in Notification Center , to open or close the mobile cellular switch. √ Power:: no running in the background. √ Clear: the cellular network (2G, 3G, 4G、5G、5.5G) /WiFi, real-time dataflow traffic, monthly summary charts clearly show. √ Precision: My dataflow is accurate to the present time, without delay, the data unit Byte, automatic adaptation B, M, G units.

About

Network Utilities & Analyzer

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing and managing IPv4 and IPv6 networks. It includes features like network scanning, ping, speed tests, port scanning, and an SSH client. Users can gain detailed insights into their network's performance and security.

Highlights
  • Network scanning (IPv4/IPv6)
  • Ping and Traceroute
  • Speed Test (download/upload)
  • Port Scanner
  • SSH and Telnet Client
  • IP and DNS information
  • Wake On Lan
Features
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Network Utilities is a handy tool for network administrators to scan and analyze the ipv4 and ipv6 networks. Free version has some limitations on number of times you can run a service every day. You can use the subscription option to remove all limitations. Network Utilities includes the following services: - INFORMATION • General System Information including system hardware, memory usage, disk usage, network interfaces, WiFi, DNS Name Servers • Network Interfaces: Detail information about all the active network interfaces including link speed and data usage • Network Browser: Scan nodes connected to each network interface - NETWORK CONNECTION • Ping: Standard ping to Host, IPv4 or IPv6, number of requests, timeout and payload size is configurable • World Ping: Ping the target Host, IPv4 or IPv6 from at least 5 different locations • Traceroute: Standard trace function to destination Host, IPv4 or IPv6, timeout to each hop or maximum hops are configurable • IP Range Scanner: Check for alive nodes in provided IPv4 range • Port Scanner: Check for open ports on selected Host or IP, you can specify the port numbers or range of ports • Speed Test: Check current connection speed including ping, download and upload speed - HOST/IP TESTS • Host to IP: Resolve a hostname to IP addresses based on current device DNS settings • IP Location: Approximate location of an IP address or Host • Whois: Whois database search on domain name or IP addresses • NSLookup: Detail DNS records of a domain, DNS Server, Query Type, Query Class, Authoritative Records and search for IPv6 are configurable • Email Validator: Check the structure and server validity of an email address • RBL Blacklist Check: Check an IP address against major black lists - SYSTEM TOOLS • SSH Client: A built-in SSH client to connect to any SSH Server, supports both password and certificate authentication • Telnet Client: A Telnet client to connect to any server that supports telnet protocol • Wake On Lan: Provides ability to send WOL signal to any MAC address - UTILITIES • IP4 Calculator: Subnet class calculation of an IP4 address • IPv6 Calculator: Network calculation of an IPv6 address Network Utilities also has a Widget that can show the current connected WiFi and cellular information including private and external IP addresses. Additionally, you can share all the results as a PDF file

Screenshots

DataMeter4 screens
Network Utilities & Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Utilities & Analyzer at 4.5 against DataMeter's 3.7. Network Utilities & Analyzer also leads on ratings volume (457 vs 36). DataMeter's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. DataMeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Utilities & Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Utilities & Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utilities & Analyzer has 457 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of DataMeter's written reviews are positive against 58% of Network Utilities & Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DataMeter ships an update monthly, Network Utilities & Analyzer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DataMeter versus Network Utilities & Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataMeterNetwork Utilities & Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (36 ratings)4.5 (457 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews58.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36457 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer泽辉 王Dayana Networks Ltd

Customer experience

DataMeter

All ratings36 ratings
Positive63.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral15.2%
Negative30.3%

Network Utilities & Analyzer

All ratings457 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative34.2%

Bugs and requests

DataMeter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Network Utilities & Analyzer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Reverse IP lookup not working
  • Network scanner causing app crashes
  • IPv6 address input not functioning
  • Inconsistent behavior across updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Permanent license option
  • Grandfathering for existing paid users
  • More customization options
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DataMeter

One-time1
  • Permanently Remove ads$0.99
3 purchases

Network Utilities & Analyzer

Subscriptions2
  • Full Version Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Full Version Annually1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to No Ad$2.99

Questions

Is DataMeter free?
DataMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Utilities & Analyzer free?
Network Utilities & Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DataMeter or Network Utilities & Analyzer?
Network Utilities & Analyzer is rated higher. DataMeter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Network Utilities & Analyzer averages 4.5 from 457 ratings.
Do DataMeter or Network Utilities & Analyzer have ads?
Both DataMeter and Network Utilities & Analyzer show ads.
Which is updated more often, DataMeter or Network Utilities & Analyzer?
DataMeter ships an update monthly, and Network Utilities & Analyzer every 6 weeks. Most recently, DataMeter was updated on October 9, 2026 and Network Utilities & Analyzer on October 3, 2026.

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