# Deep Dig vs NetUtils

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetUtils at 100% against Deep Dig's 31%. NetUtils also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). Deep Dig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (23 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetUtils sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Deep Dig asks for nothing beyond the download.

NetUtils holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Dig has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Deep Dig's written reviews are positive against 100% of NetUtils's.

Deep Dig ships an update every 24 months, NetUtils every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Dig | NetUtils |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-dig/id1290406765/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netutils-network-utilities/id1434360325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Ahafonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607) | [Zac Gorak](https://appshunter.io/developer/916419489) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-dig/id1290406765)

This advanced utility allows users to perform DNS lookups with support for various record types and custom server options, similar to the command-line dig tool. It also offers automatic reverse DNS and GeoIP country lookups for IP addresses and domain names.

**Highlights:** Supports A, AAAA, ANY, CNAME, PTR, NS, MX, SOA, SRV records, Customizable DNS server and port options, Includes +trace and +all query options, Automatic reverse DNS (PTR) lookup, Automatic GeoIP country lookup, Supports Bonjour/mDNS and LLMNR servers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NetUtils

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netutils-network-utilities/id1434360325)

This app provides comprehensive network utility tools, including ping, WHOIS, and DNS lookups. It offers detailed host and device information, website reputation, and contact details, aiding cybersecurity professionals and website owners.

**Highlights:** Network connectivity status, Host and device information, WHOIS data lookup, DNS information retrieval, Domain and IP reputation, Website contact and categorization, Ping utility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whois XML API Data - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| monapi.io Data - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Whois XML API Data - Yearly | $10.49 | per year |
| monapi.io Data - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Google Web Risk API Data | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whois XML API Data | $199.99 | one-time |
| monapi.io Data | $249.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Dig free?

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

### Is NetUtils free?

NetUtils is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Deep Dig or NetUtils?

NetUtils is rated higher. Deep Dig averages 3.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while NetUtils averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Deep Dig or NetUtils have ads?

Neither Deep Dig nor NetUtils shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Dig or NetUtils?

Deep Dig ships an update every 24 months, and NetUtils every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deep Dig was updated on August 13, 2026 and NetUtils on June 1, 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.*