Comparison

Network Utilities & Analyzer vs Forward

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

Forward

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Forward is a goal setting app encouraging users to dream big. Set your mind on the impossible, make daily progress towards your goals, and discover what you are capable of. Includes optional companion watchOS app for goal tracking and reminders on the go! 1. Add Goals Create your goals with milestones for tracking and a number of customization options within the app. Goals should feel improbable if not impossible when setting them and should be achievable within a year. They should also be goals that will have a significant impact on your personal growth. 2. Daily Progress Make daily progress towards your goals and track them in the app. Receive reminders from Forward to add your progress and keep your streak going! 3. Track Progress View a number of metrics that show you how much progress you've made, including the percentage complete for each goal, your total percentage complete, and a personal growth metric based on your daily progress and compounding growth. Graphics use: https://icons8.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Network Utilities & Analyzer4 screens
Forward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Forward at none against Network Utilities & Analyzer's shown. Forward also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Forward sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utilities & Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, Forward every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Network Utilities & Analyzer versus Forward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Utilities & AnalyzerForward
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (457 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings457 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks LtdDylan Patrick Lloyd

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

Forward

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

Forward

Subscriptions1
  • Fast Forward$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Network Utilities & Analyzer free?
Network Utilities & Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forward free?
Forward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Network Utilities & Analyzer or Forward have ads?
Network Utilities & Analyzer shows ads; Forward does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utilities & Analyzer or Forward?
Network Utilities & Analyzer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Forward every 3 weeks. Most recently, Network Utilities & Analyzer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Forward on October 11, 2026.

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