# AlwaysSafe vs Network Utilities & Analyzer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Utilities & Analyzer at 58% against AlwaysSafe's 10%. Network Utilities & Analyzer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). AlwaysSafe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Utilities & Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AlwaysSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Network Utilities & Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utilities & Analyzer has 457 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of AlwaysSafe's written reviews are positive against 58% of Network Utilities & Analyzer's.

AlwaysSafe ships an update every 7 months, Network Utilities & Analyzer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlwaysSafe | Network Utilities & Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136/reviews) | **[4.5 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-utilities-and-analyzer/id1246455042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **457** |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) |

## What reviewers say

### AlwaysSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136)

Monitor your security system remotely. View live camera feeds, playback recorded video clips, and capture still images. Supports multiple cameras simultaneously and allows for two-way audio communication on compatible systems.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Playback recorded video, Capture still images, Multi-camera support, Save clips to phone, Listen and talk back

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Great for older systems
- 👍 AlwaysSafe app works well at home

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Landscape mode doesn't work
- 🐛 Connection issues, fails to connect
- 🐛 Playback and recording issues
- 🐛 Push notifications not working
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Landscape mode not working after iOS 18 update
- App crashes when trying to connect to WiFi
- Playback not working, can't view recorded videos
- Push notifications stopped working
- App freezes and becomes unusable

**Requested features**

- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Add landscape mode support
- Improve remote/mobile connectivity
- Fix push notification issues
- Enhance playback and recording features


### Network Utilities & Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-utilities-and-analyzer/id1246455042)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Version Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to No Ad | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent network tools
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Comprehensive set of features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model limits free usage
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🔋 High resource consumption

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Permanent license option
- Grandfathering for existing paid users
- More customization options
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlwaysSafe free?

AlwaysSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Network Utilities & Analyzer free?

Network Utilities & Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AlwaysSafe or Network Utilities & Analyzer?

Network Utilities & Analyzer is rated higher. AlwaysSafe averages 2.1 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Network Utilities & Analyzer averages 4.5 from 457 ratings.

### Do AlwaysSafe or Network Utilities & Analyzer have ads?

Network Utilities & Analyzer shows ads; AlwaysSafe does not.

### Which is updated more often, AlwaysSafe or Network Utilities & Analyzer?

AlwaysSafe ships an update every 7 months, and Network Utilities & Analyzer every 6 weeks. Most recently, AlwaysSafe was updated on October 14, 2026 and Network Utilities & Analyzer on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*