# RBL Status vs Network Utility

The clearest difference is price: Network Utility at Free against RBL Status's $0.99. Network Utility also leads on ratings volume (625 vs 9). RBL Status's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Network Utility is free to download; RBL Status costs $0.99 up front. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RBL Status asks for nothing beyond the download.

RBL Status holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of RBL Status's written reviews are positive against 81% of Network Utility's.

RBL Status ships an update every 4 months, Network Utility every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RBL Status | Network Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbl-status/id328354770/reviews)** | [4.6 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-utility/id573021799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **625** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 80.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Ahafonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607) | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) |

## What reviewers say

### RBL Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbl-status/id328354770)

This app quickly checks your hosts against multiple DNS blacklists. It presents the results clearly, allowing you to easily identify which blacklists are listing your hosts. It uses fast asynchronous algorithms for efficient lookups.

**Highlights:** Multi-DNSBL checking, Group hosts into checklists, Email check results, Predefined and custom DNSBLs, WHOIS lookups, Fast asynchronous lookups

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 RBL Status free?

RBL Status costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Network Utility free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RBL Status or Network Utility?

RBL Status is rated higher. RBL Status averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Network Utility averages 4.6 from 625 ratings.

### Do RBL Status or Network Utility have ads?

Network Utility shows ads; RBL Status does not.

### Which is updated more often, RBL Status or Network Utility?

RBL Status ships an update every 4 months, and Network Utility every 2 months. Most recently, RBL Status was updated on September 29, 2026 and Network Utility on October 14, 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.*