Comparison

Network Utilities & Analyzer vs Secure DNS & Firewall

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

Secure DNS & Firewall

Encrypts DNS queries for enhanced privacy and security. It blocks ads, trackers, and malicious sites with customizable rules, offering a safer browsing experience. View your DNS query history for insights and control.

Highlights
  • Encrypted DNS over HTTPS (DoH)
  • Customizable domain block list
  • Predefined blocked categories
  • App and service blocking
  • DNS query history
  • Ad and tracker blocking
Features
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DNS Firewall encrypts all DNS queries across all networks to ensure secure DNS queries and protect your privacy. With customized rules, it also helps protect against certain phishing and malware attacks, blocks ads and trackers, and provides a safer and cleaner network environment. ## Features ### Security DNS Firewall offers a DNS over HTTPS (DoH) service to immediately protect your DNS privacy and safeguard against DNS manipulation, a cyber attack that can block access to news sites, social media platforms, and messaging apps. ### Customizable Firewall You can add domains to the block list, including subdomains, and customize it to fit your needs. ### Predefined Blocked Categories We maintain and update predefined blocked categories, such as known malicious and phishing domains, several times a day to keep the block list data up-to-date. ### App/Service Blocking You have the option to block selected apps and services. ### Your DNS query history - Offers clear insights into your network queries. You can block or allow domains with a single tap. - Displays the domains you're visiting, the blocked domains, and the reason for the block (e.g., ad, malicious). - Shows the most recent DNS queries on your device via a timeline. - DNS query history is private and can only be accessed by you. - Can be turned off, in which case the server won't save any query data. # Privacy We are fully committed to data security and privacy. DNS Firewall is in return protecting your own privacy. Your data is fully under your control. - We don’t track your usage of DNS Firewall. There are no cookies, advertisements and analytics. - DNS Firewall is designed to be used anonymously. We do not ask for any email, phone or personal information to use our app. - We do not (and will never) sell or share any of the data submitted directly or indirectly by our users with any person or entity. # Subscription - Subscription is needed to use our service. - 14-day free trial requires activation of subscription $1.49/month or $12.99/year. - Payment will be charged to Apple account at confirmation of purchase. - Cancel in your Apple account before end of trial to avoid payment. After trial, your subscription will start and renew automatically monthly, unless cancelled. - 14-day trial is valid for one subscription only.

Screenshots

Network Utilities & Analyzer4 screens
Secure DNS & Firewall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Utilities & Analyzer at 4.5 against Secure DNS & Firewall's 4.0. Network Utilities & Analyzer also leads on ratings volume (457 vs 22). Secure DNS & Firewall's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (70% vs 58%). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Network Utilities & Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Secure DNS & Firewall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utilities & Analyzer has 457 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Network Utilities & Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Secure DNS & Firewall's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Utilities & Analyzer versus Secure DNS & Firewall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Utilities & AnalyzerSecure DNS & Firewall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (457 ratings) — better4.0 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings457 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks LtdFlinteger LLC

Customer experience

Network Utilities & Analyzer

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

Secure DNS & Firewall

All ratings22 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Secure DNS & Firewall

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
2 purchases

Secure DNS & Firewall

Subscriptions2
  • DNSS Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • DNSS Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Network Utilities & Analyzer free?
Network Utilities & Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure DNS & Firewall free?
Secure DNS & Firewall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utilities & Analyzer or Secure DNS & Firewall?
Network Utilities & Analyzer is rated higher. Network Utilities & Analyzer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Secure DNS & Firewall averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.
Do Network Utilities & Analyzer or Secure DNS & Firewall have ads?
Network Utilities & Analyzer shows ads; Secure DNS & Firewall does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utilities & Analyzer or Secure DNS & Firewall?
Network Utilities & Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Secure DNS & Firewall every 6 weeks. Most recently, Network Utilities & Analyzer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Secure DNS & Firewall on September 21, 2026.

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