Comparison

Bandwidth vs Network Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

Bandwidth

Monitor your Wi-Fi, 3G, and GPRS data usage in real-time. Track consumption across different units and set custom alarms and reminders for your data plan.

Highlights
  • Real-time data usage detection
  • Wi-Fi, 3G, and GPRS support
  • Multiple data type display (bytes, KB, MB, GB)
  • Manual reset and correction
  • Customizable data plan and cycle setup
  • Data usage color alarm
  • Overload reminder
Features
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A handy tool to measure the data usage or bandwidth of wifi, 3g, and gprs. Realtime detect the data usage of your ipod/iphone. Features: 3G, GPRS, WIFI supported ipod touch/iphone supported multi data types:byte, kb, mb, gb manual reset enabled manual correction enabled plan/paying cycle setup data usage color alarm data usage overload reminder

About

Network Analyzer

This advanced network utility helps analyze and troubleshoot WiFi and local networks. It provides detailed network information, scans for connected devices, and offers a suite of tools for performance testing, security checks, and diagnostics.

Highlights
  • WiFi analysis and scanning
  • Device discovery (LAN scanner)
  • Internet and WiFi speed tests
  • Ping and Traceroute tools
  • Port scanner
  • Network security analysis
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Network Analyzer is an advanced network tool designed as WiFi analyzer, WiFi scanner, network scanner, WiFi speed tester, internet speed tester and port scanner to troubleshoot and improve network security, connectivity issues and performances. It also offers a wide range of features to assist in diagnosing the problems within your office and home WiFi/local network, router, Internet connection and even on remote servers. All the Key features include: Network Information: - Current connection with default gateway, HTTP Proxy, Public IP, DNS server(s), ISP name - Provides WiFi information & analysis with network details (SSID, BSSID, vendor, IP address, IPv6 address, subnet mask, broadcast, WiFi security type) - Shows cell/mobile network information (network type, IP Address, IPv6 address, subnet mask) - VPN and HOTSPOT Network Information - Internet Information (AS Number, AS Name, Public Address, Hostname, Time Zone, Location with MAP) - Monitors WiFi, cellular, vpn & hotspot data usage - Network Interface of your device - Real time internet speed meter - Network routing tables Device Discovery (LAN / IP Scanner): - WiFi analyzer and Scanner to detect all online devices connected to the network - Provides IP addresses of all detected devices - Identifies mDNS (Bonjour), netBIOS, LLMNR, UPnP and DNS names where available - Conducts ping tests on discovered devices - Device details (Manage device, Local service discovery and Network details) - WiFi Network details (Access points, Network setup) - Discover online devices in home and office WiFi network Network Tools: Our advanced network tools are used to verify internet performance, improve network security, troubleshoot and monitor network and more - - Internet speed test / WiFi speed test - DNS Speed Test - BLE devices / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Scanner - Ping - Wake on LAN (WOL) - Traceroute (Including Visual Trace) - Find open ports - Router vulnerability - Privacy Analyzer - SSL Certificate Checker - Whois - IP Address Lookup - DNS Lookup (A, AAAA, CAA, MX,NS, TXT more) - MAC Address Lookup (Including MAC address, OUI and Vendor name) Local Service Discovery: - Bonjour services browser - UPnP services and device browser More Features: - Light & Dark Appearance - Full IPv6 Support - Optimized for iPhone & iPad Network Analyzer: WiFi Scanner is an essential net tools and network analyzer for anyone looking forward to managing and troubleshooting their network efficiently. Privacy Policy: https://networkanalyzer.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://networkanalyzer.io/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Bandwidth3 screens
Network Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Analyzer at 4.7 against Bandwidth's 3.3. Network Analyzer also leads on ratings volume (259 vs 9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Bandwidth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Network Analyzer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bandwidth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer has 259 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Bandwidth's written reviews are positive against 70% of Network Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bandwidth ships an update every 2 months, Network Analyzer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bandwidth versus Network Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandwidthNetwork Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (9 ratings)4.7 (259 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews69.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9259 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZHENG WANGSETUP TECH

Customer experience

Bandwidth

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative28.1%

Network Analyzer

All ratings259 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative21.2%

In-app purchases

None

Bandwidth

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Network Analyzer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$1.497 Days
  • Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Bandwidth free?
Bandwidth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bandwidth or Network Analyzer?
Network Analyzer is rated higher. Bandwidth averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Network Analyzer averages 4.7 from 259 ratings.
Do Bandwidth or Network Analyzer have ads?
Neither Bandwidth nor Network Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bandwidth or Network Analyzer?
Bandwidth ships an update every 2 months, and Network Analyzer monthly. Most recently, Bandwidth was updated on October 8, 2026 and Network Analyzer on October 12, 2026.

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