Comparison

Network Utility vs Databit

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

Head to head
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

About

Databit

Monitor your mobile data usage in real-time to avoid overage charges and optimize your data plan. Get precise tracking, customizable notifications, and historical data insights to ensure you're not overpaying or underutilizing your service.

Highlights
  • Real-time data usage metrics
  • Low data usage notifications
  • Extended daily usage charts
  • Export data history to CSV
  • Automatic billing day reset
  • Widgets for quick access
  • Manual calibration option
Features
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Once you ran out of data, your carrier charges you for every extra MB. The problem? You are unsure when you reach the limit. Our solution? Databit. Databit allows you to visualize in real time your data usage. Just swipe right on your device’s lock screen or tap to open the app. Making use of your device’s 64-bit architecture, Databit delivers a precision up to 1 byte, the same precision used by your mobile carrier. Is your mobile carrier really honest? We hope so, yet you can’t be sure. Not tracking your data consumption allows mobile carriers to charge you extra for nothing without you even knowing. Or what’s worse… are you paying for a service you are not using at its maximum? If your data usage is way lower than your plan’s limit you can downgrade to a smaller plan. That’s an instant money saver your mobile carrier doesn’t want you to know. We’ve received over 1,692 emails from people from around the world telling us their concerns, data plans, experiences with mobile carriers and app feedback. The result? We’ve crafted a robust yet friendly app to monitor your data usage. Features: • Real time metrics • Receive notifications when your data is low • Extended daily usage chart • Export all your history in CSV format • Daily usage chart • Two available widgets • Automatically reset the data on the billing day • Calibrate the app manually if needed • Dark mode • Minimalist design. No useless information in the screen. • Works for all carriers. (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Claro, Orange, etc.) • Track LTE, 4G, 3G and EDGE • Ideal for Personal Hotspot measuring Advanced features (also included): • 1000 or 1024 bytes conversion • Option to ignore upload data Don’t wait another minute and let Databit help you make savings on your data plan. Did we miss anything? Tell us your comments. We reply in less than 48 hours. contact@cozain.com

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Databit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network Utility at Free against Databit's $1.99. Network Utility also leads on ratings volume (625 vs 204). Databit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

Network Utility is free to download; Databit costs $1.99 up front. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Databit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Utility against 4.6 for Databit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 204 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 78% of Databit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Databit monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Utility versus Databit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityDatabit
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (625 ratings)4.6 (204 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better77.7% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better204
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoJorge Cozain

Customer experience

Network Utility

All ratings625 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.8%

Databit

All ratings204 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative16.1%

User reviews

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

Databit

From 204 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 📊 Accurate data tracking and monitoring
  • ⚙️ Customizable billing cycle settings
  • 🎨 Clean, minimalist design
  • 📱 Functional widget for quick access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy compared to carrier data
  • ❌ Limited customization options
  • 📉 Lacks detailed usage breakdown by app
  • 🔧 Difficult cancellation process for subscriptions
  • ⚠️ Missing daily budget and rollover data features

Bugs and 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

Databit

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Data readings significantly off from carrier reports
  • Unable to input data limits above certain thresholds
  • Decimal point input not supported for data amounts
  • Widget not updated for iOS 14+ design standards
  • App crashes or fails to function on some devices
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  • Inconsistent daily counter functionality
  • Pro version features not working as advertised
  • Display defaults to MB instead of GB
  • Discrepancies with system statistics

Requested features

14 requests
  • Support for billing cycles longer than 50 days
  • More widget customization (colors, percentage display)
  • Daily budget and allowance tracking
  • Rollover data support
  • Dark mode and theme options
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  • Historical usage records and monthly comparisons
  • Per-app data usage breakdown
  • Separate WiFi and cellular data limits
  • Enhanced notifications when approaching limits
  • Hourly data usage tracking
  • Time-based counter reset options (not just midnight)
  • Decimal input support for data limits (e.g., 1.5GB)
  • Estimated on-target status for meeting allowance
  • iOS 14+ widget style updates

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

Databit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Databit free?
Databit costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Databit?
Network Utility and Databit are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 625 and 204 ratings respectively.
Do Network Utility or Databit have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; Databit does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Databit?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Databit monthly. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on October 5, 2026 and Databit on October 8, 2026.

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