# iNet vs NetUtils

The clearest difference is rating: NetUtils at 5.0 against iNet's 4.5. NetUtils also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). iNet's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetUtils sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NetUtils holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNet has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 100% of NetUtils's.

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, NetUtils every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNet | NetUtils |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netutils-network-utilities/id1434360325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BananaGlue GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/298348769) | [Zac Gorak](https://appshunter.io/developer/916419489) |

## What reviewers say

### iNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inet-network-scanner/id340793353)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNet Pro upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 iNet free?

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

### Is NetUtils free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iNet or NetUtils?

NetUtils is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while NetUtils averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do iNet or NetUtils have ads?

Neither iNet nor NetUtils shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNet or NetUtils?

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and NetUtils every 3 weeks. Most recently, iNet was updated on October 12, 2026 and NetUtils on October 2, 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.*