Comparison

Convert Archives vs Network Utility

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

Head to head
About

Convert Archives

Features
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Convert Archives for iOS allows you to convert almost all known archive formats or files to the below mentioned archives. Convert existing documents, images or other file formats to these archive formats! And after the conversion you can use multiple ways of sharing them! How can we convert almost every file on your phone? Well, the converting can be accomplished by uploading your file to the cloud where it will be converted and downloaded back to your phone (and deleted from our servers). This all occurs really fast and while the converting is being done you can just continue using your phone. However, the latest version also supports offline conversion which doesn't require an internet connection. Supported output formats: 7Z, ARJ, TAR BZ2, CAB, EXE, KGB, LZH, RAR, RUN, SFX, SHAR, TAR, BZ2, TAR GZ, XZ, YZ1 and ZIP Examples: - Create an archive from a website URL - Add a password to an archive - Create a self extracting EXE - Convert existing archives to a different archive format Features: - Load an URL and convert it to an archive - Use the 'Open with' option to load files - Use the image gallery to load an image or take one using the camera - Send the created archive by email - Change the theme of the app

About

Network Utility

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
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Keep under control your network with Network Utility, an user friendly set of network tools that will help you to analyze your LAN, and not only that. ► NETWORK INFO A complete and easy to understand report of your device's network interfaces. In that tab you'll find information like the IP, IPv6, other addresses or the data usage statistics about your Wi-Fi, Internet or Cellular connection (if any). ► CELLULAR DATA MONITOR Don't lose sight of your data usage, with four taps you'll have a data monitor configured and ready to use. The following data usage plans' period are supported: - Daily - Weekly - Monthly - 28 days - 30 days - 90 days ► LAN SCANNER Analyze your Wi-Fi with the LAN Scanner tool. Discovering who is connected to your network and Ping it, is a matter of two taps. Easily manage custom subnets to scan only a portion of your LAN. ► PING Ping a LAN device, Ping a server, ping whatever you want. IPv6 addresses are supported too and advanced options like packet size, timeouts, intervals, etc.. are available and easily configurable. The results of your Ping are available numerically in the aggregated stats, graphically in the real time graph or listed, a row per ICMP response received. ► GEO IP Have you ever wondered where a server or any other IP is located? That's the tool for you, show the location on a map and get additional details like the ISP or the ASN in the details pane. ► DIG A DNS lookup utility made simple. A list clearly shows the result of your query and the advanced options allow you to customize your request from the type of query to the DNS server. ► WHOIS Find any information about a domain name and it's owner e.g. the status, creation date, registrant email and address and many more. ► NSLOOKUP A no-frills textual DNS lookup utility. ► WIDGET * Network Utility comes with an useful widget that brings network informations and the cellular data usage into your notification center, home screen e lock screen. ► EXPORT RESULTS ANYWHERE Every utility has an export button that allows you to export the result of your task to the File app, to the Notes app and many other apps or simply copy the raw textual result. ► MAC APP Network Utility is also available on the Mac App Store as Network Kit X, the same app but tuned to take advantage of macOS. Start a tool on your iPhone/iPad a continue it on your Mac thanks to Handoff and Continuity. !! N.B. - Cellular data monitor is available only on iPhone or iPad with Cellular. - Due to an operating system limitation, LAN Scanner can only show the MAC address of detected devices on iOS 27 and later. Hostname resolution is only available when the LAN gateway is used as the DNS server. - Widgets are updated only at scheduled intervals (e.g. every 5 minutes), so they can show outdated info. Open the app to get info updated in real time. - Data usage widget, full featured network state widgets and lock screen widgets are available only with the Pro upgrade

Screenshots

Convert Archives4 screens
Network Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Convert Archives at none against Network Utility's 1. Convert Archives also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). Network Utility's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On price, 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 Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Convert Archives asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Convert Archives ships an update every 14 months, Network Utility every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Convert Archives versus Network Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConvert ArchivesNetwork Utility
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (625 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—625 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIce Cold AppsFausto Ristagno

Bugs and requests

Convert Archives

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Network Utility

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect IP address detection
  • Ping feature not working as expected
  • Inability to change subnet mask

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved IPv6 support
  • Ability to reset data usage
  • More detailed network information

In-app purchases

None

Convert Archives

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Convert Archives free?
Convert Archives is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Convert Archives or Network Utility have ads?
Both Convert Archives and Network Utility show ads.
Which is updated more often, Convert Archives or Network Utility?
Convert Archives ships an update every 14 months, and Network Utility every 2 months. Most recently, Convert Archives was updated on September 18, 2026 and Network Utility on September 24, 2026.

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