Comparison

MacLookup vs Network Utility

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

Head to head
About

MacLookup

Identify the manufacturer of network devices by entering the first six digits of their MAC address. This utility works offline, with an up-to-date database for accurate tracking of wired and wireless network hardware.

Highlights
  • MAC address lookup
  • Identify network device manufacturer
  • Offline database
  • Track wired and wireless devices
  • Updated manufacturer codes
Features
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MacLookup allows you to find the manufacturer or vendor of a computer or network card. Entering the first 6 digits of this unique number (called a MAC address or ethernet address) will allow you to track down devices on your wired or wireless network. The database is stored locally, so no network connection is required to do a lookup. The latest manufacturer codes from the IEEE have been imported, and the app will download updated information on every launch if connected to a network.

About

Network Utility

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
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Keep under control your network with Network Utility, an user friendly set of network tools that will help you to analyze your LAN, and not only that. ► NETWORK INFO A complete and easy to understand report of your device's network interfaces. In that tab you'll find information like the IP, IPv6, other addresses or the data usage statistics about your Wi-Fi, Internet or Cellular connection (if any). ► CELLULAR DATA MONITOR Don't lose sight of your data usage, with four taps you'll have a data monitor configured and ready to use. The following data usage plans' period are supported: - Daily - Weekly - Monthly - 28 days - 30 days - 90 days ► LAN SCANNER Analyze your Wi-Fi with the LAN Scanner tool. Discovering who is connected to your network and Ping it, is a matter of two taps. Easily manage custom subnets to scan only a portion of your LAN. ► PING Ping a LAN device, Ping a server, ping whatever you want. IPv6 addresses are supported too and advanced options like packet size, timeouts, intervals, etc.. are available and easily configurable. The results of your Ping are available numerically in the aggregated stats, graphically in the real time graph or listed, a row per ICMP response received. ► GEO IP Have you ever wondered where a server or any other IP is located? That's the tool for you, show the location on a map and get additional details like the ISP or the ASN in the details pane. ► DIG A DNS lookup utility made simple. A list clearly shows the result of your query and the advanced options allow you to customize your request from the type of query to the DNS server. ► WHOIS Find any information about a domain name and it's owner e.g. the status, creation date, registrant email and address and many more. ► NSLOOKUP A no-frills textual DNS lookup utility. ► WIDGET * Network Utility comes with an useful widget that brings network informations and the cellular data usage into your notification center, home screen e lock screen. ► EXPORT RESULTS ANYWHERE Every utility has an export button that allows you to export the result of your task to the File app, to the Notes app and many other apps or simply copy the raw textual result. ► MAC APP Network Utility is also available on the Mac App Store as Network Kit X, the same app but tuned to take advantage of macOS. Start a tool on your iPhone/iPad a continue it on your Mac thanks to Handoff and Continuity. !! N.B. - Cellular data monitor is available only on iPhone or iPad with Cellular. - Due to an operating system limitation, LAN Scanner can only show the MAC address of detected devices on iOS 27 and later. Hostname resolution is only available when the LAN gateway is used as the DNS server. - Widgets are updated only at scheduled intervals (e.g. every 5 minutes), so they can show outdated info. Open the app to get info updated in real time. - Data usage widget, full featured network state widgets and lock screen widgets are available only with the Pro upgrade

Screenshots

MacLookup2 screens
Network Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Utility at 81% against MacLookup's 21%. Network Utility also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). MacLookup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Network Utility is free to download; MacLookup costs $1.99 up front. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MacLookup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacLookup ships an update every 6 months, Network Utility every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MacLookup versus Network Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacLookupNetwork Utility
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (626 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews80.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—626 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven EpplerFausto Ristagno

Customer experience

MacLookup

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.9%

Network Utility

All ratings626 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.8%

Bugs and requests

MacLookup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Network Utility

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect IP address detection
  • Ping feature not working as expected
  • Inability to change subnet mask

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved IPv6 support
  • Ability to reset data usage
  • More detailed network information

In-app purchases

None

MacLookup

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is MacLookup free?
MacLookup costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MacLookup or Network Utility have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; MacLookup does not.
Which is updated more often, MacLookup or Network Utility?
MacLookup ships an update every 6 months, and Network Utility every 2 months. Most recently, MacLookup was updated on October 22, 2026 and Network Utility on October 23, 2026.

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