Comparison

WiPry 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

WiPry

Transform your phone or tablet into a powerful Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer for both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. This tool helps IT professionals and network technicians scan, troubleshoot, and visualize Wi-Fi networks. Requires a specific accessory for full functionality.

Highlights
  • 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
  • Scan & Troubleshoot WiFi
  • View SSID's / RSSI
  • Play / Record intermittent issues
  • Enhanced Reporting Function
  • SNR / SINR automatic calculation
  • Multiple visualization modes
Features
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ACCESSORY REQUIRED FOR FULL FUNCTIONALITY AND TO EXIT DEMO MODE. Transform your phone or tablet into a Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer (2.4 & 5 GHz) with the WiPry 2500x. This ultra-portable tool is perfect for IT professionals and wireless network technicians. On the hardware side, the WiPry 2500x is slightly larger than previous versions but still small enough to compare to a quarter. Additional space was added to allow for external charging (4 AAA alkaline batteries). This provides full functionality for newer iOS devices including SSID’s. Highlights include: - 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer - Scan & Troubleshoot WiFi - SSID's / RSSI - Cross-platform support (works with any device) On the software side, significant improvements have been made including: - Play / Record (helps in capturing intermittent environmental issues) - Enhanced Reporting Function (birth certificates track Wi-Fi health) - SNR / SINR automatic calculation (speeds up site evaluation) - Combined view for the real view and waterfall that gives you a history of the transmissions One of the benefits of these software improvements is that there is no software subscription charge. Software is free of charge and available through the user's preferred platform. Although demo mode is available for free with this download, an accessory must be purchased to fully enable the product. Don’t have the accessory? You can still take the app for a test drive. There are several demo wave forms (WiFi, DECT, and DSSS) that simulate signals. Check it out today! The WiPry family of products has an impressive legacy with the following awards: - Ranked #1 Value and #1 Most Innovative RF tool by Frost & Sullivan - Won Ultimate Wireless Product for 2016 as recognized by EETimes & EDN - 2015 R&D Award Finalist (one of the 100 most technologically advanced innovations) - ECN Impact Finalists as one of the "best and most innovative in the design engineering world" As a spectrum analyzer, WiPry 2500x allows you to scan & troubleshoot WiFi. View SSID’s and RSSI on your iOS device. This spectrum analyzer gives you multiple visualization techniques to view the occupied spectrum. Waterfall mode allows you to look at the spectrum over time while the raw, decay, average, heat map, and other modes allow you to view the real-time spectrum. It is perfect for detecting open Wi-Fi channels and identifying unauthorized Wi-Fi access points. Please visit us at www.oscium.com for more details. Please note that customers with previous generations of our hardware (such as WiPry 5x, WiPry-Spectrum, WiPry-Power, WiPry-Pro, WiPry-Combo, and WiPry-Pro Combo) will be able to use this app on older iOS devices.

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

WiPry4 screens
Network Utilities & Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Utilities & Analyzer at 4.5 against WiPry's 2.7. Network Utilities & Analyzer also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 39%) and ratings volume (457 vs 50). WiPry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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 Utilities & Analyzer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WiPry asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Utilities & Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utilities & Analyzer has 457 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of WiPry's written reviews are positive against 58% of Network Utilities & Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiPry ships an update every 3 weeks, Network Utilities & Analyzer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WiPry versus Network Utilities & Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiPryNetwork Utilities & Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (50 ratings)4.5 (457 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews58.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50457 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscium LLCDayana Networks Ltd

Customer experience

WiPry

All ratings50 ratings
Positive38.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative54.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative53.8%

Network Utilities & Analyzer

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

User reviews

WiPry

From 50 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Accurate spectrum analysis for 2.4GHz WiFi networks
  • 📱 Portable and convenient mobile solution vs. laptop-based tools
  • 💰 Affordable compared to professional spectrum analyzers
  • 🔧 Useful for identifying interference and optimizing WiFi placement
  • ⚡ Quick setup and plug-and-play functionality

Room to improve

  • ❌ Non-functional without expensive hardware accessory ($200-$500)
  • 😕 Misleading app store presentation without clear hardware requirement disclosure
  • ⏱️ No app updates in 2+ years despite WiFi technology evolution
  • 🔌 Power consumption issues when enabling SSID display on some devices
  • 📉 Limited functionality compared to laptop-based alternatives

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

WiPry

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • SSID display causes power draw error and app crash on iPhone X and iPad
  • App crashes every 10 minutes on some devices
  • Spectrum display continues in airplane mode (demo detection issue)
  • Hardware not recognized after unplugging without proper shutdown
  • Tooltips don't extend properly for label selection
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  • Slow performance on older iPhone models
  • Blank SSID table despite being enabled
  • Countdown timer removed in recent update

Requested features

13 requests
  • 5GHz spectrum analysis support
  • SSID display with channel information overlay
  • Channel width indicators (20/40/80MHz)
  • Frequency and MHz scale on spectrum display
  • WiFi network identification and labeling on heatmap
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  • Signal strength and authentication details
  • Video recording and playback of spectrum analysis
  • Lower frequency band support (100MHz-1GHz)
  • Preset configuration profiles for quick switching
  • Split-screen view with network list
  • Parabola curves showing signal overlap
  • Beginner's guide and documentation
  • Regular app updates and maintenance

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

None

WiPry

No in-app purchases

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 WiPry free?
WiPry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Utilities & Analyzer free?
Network Utilities & Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WiPry or Network Utilities & Analyzer?
Network Utilities & Analyzer is rated higher. WiPry averages 2.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Network Utilities & Analyzer averages 4.5 from 457 ratings.
Do WiPry or Network Utilities & Analyzer have ads?
Network Utilities & Analyzer shows ads; WiPry does not.
Which is updated more often, WiPry or Network Utilities & Analyzer?
WiPry ships an update every 3 weeks, and Network Utilities & Analyzer every 6 weeks. Most recently, WiPry was updated on June 8, 2026 and Network Utilities & Analyzer on September 21, 2026.

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