Comparison

iNetTools 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

iNetTools

This app offers a comprehensive set of network diagnostic tools for iPhone and iPad. It includes essential utilities like Ping, DNS Lookup, Trace Route, and Port Scan to help users identify and resolve network issues.

Highlights
  • Ping
  • DNS Lookup
  • Trace Route
  • Port Scan
  • Whois
  • Server Monitor
  • Lan Scan
Features
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iNetTools is a suite of network diagnose tools on iPhone and iPad. It provides essential tools such as Ping, DNS Lookup, Trace Route, Port Scan, Whois, Server Monitor, and Lan Scan. Supported features include: - Universal App supporting both iPhone and iPad. Supports both IPv4 and IPv6. - Tools include: Ping, DNS Lookup, Trace Route, Port Scan, Whois, Server Monitor, and Lan Scan. - Support Server List for frequently used servers. - Support Recent Tasks for recent executed tasks. With its simple interfaces, iNetTools provides the easiest way to diagnose your network problems on iPhone and iPad.  If you have any questions, please feel free to visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iNetTools/iNetTools_overview.php.

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

iNetTools4 screens
Network Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

iNetTools and Network Utility both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 68% of iNetTools's. iNetTools's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 625) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. iNetTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.6 for iNetTools against 4.6 for Network Utility. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNetTools has 5.6K ratings behind it against 625, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of iNetTools's written reviews are positive against 81% of Network Utility's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iNetTools versus Network Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetToolsNetwork Utility
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.6K ratings)4.6 (625 ratings)
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K — better625
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationFausto Ristagno

Customer experience

iNetTools

All ratings5,625 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews824 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative26.7%

Network Utility

All ratings625 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.8%

User reviews

iNetTools

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Handy network tool
  • 🚀 Works as expected
  • 💡 Useful features
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate results
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location access
  • 🤖 Unreliable performance

Network Utility

From 625 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Helpful for network security
  • 💡 Comprehensive set of tools
  • 🔥 Excellent value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Concerns about data tracking
  • 🔋 High data usage
  • 💰 Pro version paywall for some features

Bugs and requests

iNetTools

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Traceroute and ping not working
  • DNS lookup not resolving correctly
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Incorrect network information displayed

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More advanced network diagnostics
  • Customizable scan options
  • Background scanning and monitoring
  • Integration with other network tools

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

1 purchases

iNetTools

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is iNetTools free?
iNetTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iNetTools or Network Utility?
iNetTools and Network Utility are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.6K and 625 ratings respectively.
Do iNetTools or Network Utility have ads?
Both iNetTools and Network Utility show ads.
Which is updated more often, iNetTools or Network Utility?
iNetTools ships an update every 2 months, and Network Utility every 2 months. Most recently, iNetTools was updated on September 22, 2026 and Network Utility on September 24, 2026.

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