Comparison

iNet vs Network Utilities & Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

iNet

Discover all devices on your local network, analyze services, and manage connected devices. Remotely control Macs and PCs, monitor network status, and customize device identification. This tool offers comprehensive network insights for both technical and casual users.

Highlights
  • Device discovery (IP, MAC)
  • Customizable device names and icons
  • Port and service scanning
  • Wake on LAN/WAN
  • Remote Mac control (sleep, restart)
  • Bonjour service monitoring
  • Airport base station status
Features
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iNet – Know Your Network. See at a glance what’s happening on your network. Which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi? Are there any unknown devices? Which services are active? iNet gives you a clear overview of what’s happening on your local network – and provides the right tools for a closer analysis. Whether at home or as a network professional, iNet lets you scan your network, identify connected devices, find active services and open ports, and wake Macs, PCs, and other devices remotely. Give your devices custom names and icons so you can recognize them instantly the next time you scan your network. With this free and ad-free version of iNet, you can scan your network and view all connected devices. The features listed here can be unlocked later via an in-app purchase if needed. Network Scanner • Find all devices on your network • View IP and MAC addresses and other device information • Assign custom names and icons to your devices • Set IP scan ranges and network interfaces • Export scan results as CSV or PDF • Connect directly via SSH, VNC, HTTP, and other services Bonjour Monitor • Monitor Bonjour services in real time • See which services are available on individual devices • View detailed information about services and domains Port Scanner • Find open ports on all devices • Use predefined port scan lists Wake on LAN • Wake Macs, PCs, and other compatible devices over LAN or the Internet • Put Macs to sleep, shut them down, or restart them remotely • Execute SSH commands • Save frequently used devices as favorites Help & Documentation • Built-in help in German and English Privacy Included. Your network data stays with you. iNet collects no user data and requires no account or sign-in. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Buy iNet once – future updates are included. Developed and maintained in Germany since 2010. iNet is also available as a native Mac and iPad version.

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

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Network Utilities & Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iNet at none against Network Utilities & Analyzer's shown. iNet also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 58%) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 457). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Utilities & Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iNet against 4.5 for Network Utilities & Analyzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 457, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 58% of Network Utilities & Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Network Utilities & Analyzer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iNet versus Network Utilities & Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetNetwork Utilities & Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings)4.5 (457 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better58.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better457
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHDayana Networks Ltd

Customer experience

iNet

All ratings2,540 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews667 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative17.1%

Network Utilities & Analyzer

All ratings457 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative34.2%

User reviews

iNet

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent network scanning
  • 🔍 Provides detailed device information
  • 🔌 Useful for network troubleshooting
  • 💻 Great for IT professionals and home users

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Concerns about location permissions
  • 🔒 Lack of transparency around data collection
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🚫 Removal of previously available free features

Network Utilities & Analyzer

From 457 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent network tools
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 💡 Comprehensive set of features

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model limits free usage
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
  • 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
  • 🔋 High resource consumption

Bugs and requests

iNet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Inability to restore premium purchases
  • Scanning issues on networks with many devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to disable location permissions
  • Ability to view MAC addresses
  • More customization options
  • Improved iPad support
  • Expanded network monitoring and management tools

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
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

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Utilities & Analyzer free?
Network Utilities & Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iNet or Network Utilities & Analyzer?
iNet and Network Utilities & Analyzer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5K and 457 ratings respectively.
Do iNet or Network Utilities & Analyzer have ads?
Network Utilities & Analyzer shows ads; iNet does not.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Network Utilities & Analyzer?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Network Utilities & Analyzer every 6 weeks. Most recently, iNet was updated on September 22, 2026 and Network Utilities & Analyzer on September 21, 2026.

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