ifconfig vs Network Helper

ifconfig - Network Interface Viewer A developer-focused iOS app that displays your device's network interfaces (en0, lo0, etc.) with detailed information, including IP addresses, interface flags, and status indicators. Key Features: • Spotlight Integration - Search "ifconfig" in Spotlight to instantly access any network interface • Comprehensive interface details with IPv4/IPv6 addresses • Copy IP addresses with a single tap • Clean iPad split-view and iPhone navigation • Real-time interface status monitoring Perfect for developers, network administrators, and tech enthusiasts who need quick access to network interface information. The unique Spotlight integration sets this app apart - no more opening the app and scrolling through interfaces. Just search "ifconfig en0" in Spotlight and jump directly to that interface's details. Supports all interface types: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Loopback, and Cellular with color-coded icons and comprehensive technical details.

Network Helper is a small, free utility for quick network lookups. It has been on the App Store since 2016, and it now has a modern successor, Radien: Network Toolbox. RADIEN, THE SUCCESSOR Radien is the app Network Helper grew up into: nine honest network tools in one clean, fast toolbox, built for modern iPhones and actively updated. Open the Radien tab inside Network Helper to see what it offers, or find it here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radien-network-toolbox/id6789207545 WHAT NETWORK HELPER DOES - Resolving: turn a hostname and service into IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6) - Reverse IP: look up the hostname behind an IP address and port - Interfaces: inspect your device's network interfaces and their addresses - Byte order: check the endianness of your device Network Helper stays free and keeps working as it always has. New features and future updates land in Radien.