Comparison

Network Utilities & Analyzer vs SMS Filter

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

Head to head
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

About

SMS Filter

Take control of your incoming text messages by filtering out spam, junk, and unwanted SMS/MMS. Create custom rules based on keywords, patterns, or regular expressions to blacklist or whitelist messages. An optional yearly subscription offers advanced spam protection with a spammers database and statistical analysis.

Highlights
  • Customizable filtering rules
  • Filter by text patterns, keywords, regexp
  • Blacklist/Whitelist messages
  • Test rules on sample messages
  • Spam Protection subscription
  • Spammer database
  • Statistical spam analysis
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Stop being distracted with spam, junk or other unwanted text messages, including SMS and MMS. With SMS Filter, you now at last have a control of incoming text messages. Features: - create your own list of rules to filter your incoming text messages - filter incoming text messages by text patterns, keywords, or regexp - blacklist or whitelist messages that match particular rule - test your rules on test message Pro feature: Spam Protection subscription. Stay protected from massive spam attacks, let you messages be checked with our spammer database - for only $2.99 yearly (price varies by country). Spam Protection works following way: - when several users receive the same SMS from same sender during short period of time - that looks like a massive spam mailing. Once we detect that mailing, we treat next messages from that sender as a spam, and sender - as spammer. - once sender is marked as spammer, new messages from this sender to subscribers are filtered. A list of such senders is our spammer database. - once message is marked as spam, we use statistical algorithms to analyze text in it. In case new SMS message is sent from unknown phone number to subscriber, and it is similar to known spam messages, we filter it either. Support: support@deftapps.com Privacy & Terms of Service - We highly respect your privacy. You can find our Privacy Policy here http://deftapps.com/SMSFilter/privacy_policy.html - You can view our Terms of Service here http://deftapps.com/SMSFilter/terms_and_conditions.html Note about Spam Protection subscription: - 14-day trial - Spam Protection is provided to you on a subscription basis for the yearly term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at the end of trial period. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Screenshots

Network Utilities & Analyzer4 screens
SMS Filter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Utilities & Analyzer at 4.5 against SMS Filter's 3.7. Network Utilities & Analyzer also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). SMS Filter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Network Utilities & Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SMS Filter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. 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 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Network Utilities & Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 27% of SMS Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utilities & Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, SMS Filter every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Network Utilities & Analyzer versus SMS Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Utilities & AnalyzerSMS Filter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (457 ratings) — better3.7 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings457 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks LtdIurii Mozharovskyi

Customer experience

Network Utilities & Analyzer

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

SMS Filter

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and 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

SMS Filter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

SMS Filter

Subscriptions1
  • Spam Protection14 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Network Utilities & Analyzer free?
Network Utilities & Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS Filter free?
SMS Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utilities & Analyzer or SMS Filter?
Network Utilities & Analyzer is rated higher. Network Utilities & Analyzer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while SMS Filter averages 3.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Network Utilities & Analyzer or SMS Filter have ads?
Network Utilities & Analyzer shows ads; SMS Filter does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utilities & Analyzer or SMS Filter?
Network Utilities & Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, and SMS Filter every 8 months. Most recently, Network Utilities & Analyzer was updated on September 21, 2026 and SMS Filter on September 18, 2026.

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