# iNet Pro vs Network Utility

The clearest difference is price: Network Utility at Free against iNet Pro's $9.99. iNet Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Network Utility is free to download; iNet Pro costs $9.99 up front. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iNet Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iNet Pro against 4.6 for Network Utility. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 738 and 625 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of iNet Pro's written reviews are positive against 81% of Network Utility's.

iNet Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Network Utility every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNet Pro | Network Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-pro-network-scanner/id305242949/reviews)** | [4.6 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-utility/id573021799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **738** | 625 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) |

## What reviewers say

### iNet Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-pro-network-scanner/id305242949)

Discover and manage your local network with this comprehensive tool. Identify connected devices, view network services, and remotely control computers. Customize device recognition and export scan results for detailed analysis.

**Highlights:** Identify connected devices (IP, MAC), Customize devices with names and icons, View open ports and services, Remote wake, sleep, shutdown, restart, Monitor Apple Airport base stations, Export scan results (CSV, PDF)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Useful network tool
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Excellent features
- 👍 Great interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Missing some device details
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 🔒 Requires location access
- 🖥️ Not optimized for iPad/larger screens

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when scanning network
- Wake-on-LAN feature not working
- Issues with iOS 11 and newer
- Inconsistent device detection

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode
- Improve device naming/customization
- Integrate with other network tools (e.g., SSH, RDP)
- Add support for scanning over VPN
- Provide iPad-native version


### Network Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-utility/id573021799)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of network analysis tools for your device. Monitor data usage, scan your local network, perform DNS lookups, and get detailed IP information. Export results and utilize widgets for quick access to network stats.

**Highlights:** Network Information, Cellular Data Monitor, LAN Scanner, Ping Tool, Geo IP Lookup, DNS Lookup (DIG, NSLOOKUP), Domain WHOIS, Widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Helpful for network security
- 💡 Comprehensive set of tools
- 🔥 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about data tracking
- 🔋 High data usage
- 💰 Pro version paywall for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect IP address detection
- Ping feature not working as expected
- Inability to change subnet mask

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved IPv6 support
- Ability to reset data usage
- More detailed network information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNet Pro free?

iNet Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Network Utility free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iNet Pro or Network Utility?

iNet Pro is rated higher. iNet Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 738 ratings, while Network Utility averages 4.6 from 625 ratings.

### Do iNet Pro or Network Utility have ads?

Network Utility shows ads; iNet Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, iNet Pro or Network Utility?

iNet Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Network Utility every 2 months. Most recently, iNet Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Network Utility on September 24, 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.*