Comparison

Network Utility vs Advanced Data Usage Tracker

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

Advanced Data Usage Tracker

Monitor your mobile data and Wi-Fi usage with advanced tracking and forecasting. Get timely alerts to avoid overages and save money. Features include daily tracking, trend analysis, and network speed testing.

Highlights
  • Daily 3G/4G Data Usage Tracking
  • Daily/weekly/monthly trend analysis
  • 3G/Wifi usage on Map
  • Forecasting and timely alerts
  • International Data Roaming tracking
  • Network speed test
  • Today Widgets for quick glance
Features
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World’s most advanced Data Tracking App is here. smartapp saves money by keeping you in control of your data usage.It helps you keep a daily track of your 3G/4G & Wifi usage and keeps you alerted with its unique forecasting feature. It is the most feature rich App of its kind: 1. Daily 3G/4G Data Usage Tracking 2. Daily/weekly/monthly trend analysis 3. 3G/Wifi usage on Map 4. Forecasting to give you timely alerts 5. Daily & Overall Wifi tracking 6. Track Wifi usage across Home or Office or any other Hotspot 7. International Data Roaming tracking with the ability to add Roaming Pack 8. Share your usage with your friends. 9. New Addition: Test your Network's Real Speed with our smart speed test 10. Today Widget 1: Get a quick glance at your daily usage and see daily limits 11. Today Widget 2: Track data used during a session with a special Start/Stop timer widget 12. 3D Touch: Quick look at your 3G usage for iPhone 6s users Watch App: Our nifty little watch App gives you all the relevant usage data right on your wrist. Watch App comes with a glance option for easy access. This App works with Prepaid & Postpaid plans across all global carriers. Easy to use with no login & sign up requirements.

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Advanced Data Usage Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Network Utility at 4.6 against Advanced Data Usage Tracker's 2.8. Network Utility also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 47%) and ratings volume (625 vs 86). Advanced Data Usage Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Advanced Data Usage Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 47% of Advanced Data Usage Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Advanced Data Usage Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Network Utility versus Advanced Data Usage Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityAdvanced Data Usage Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better2.8 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better86
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoTimes Internet Limited

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

Advanced Data Usage Tracker

All ratings86 ratings
Positive43.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative44.3%

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

Advanced Data Usage Tracker

From 86 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Advanced data tracking
  • 🚀 Helpful data usage insights
  • 💡 Useful widget and notifications
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate data usage reporting
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💤 Lack of developer support

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

Advanced Data Usage Tracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes when setting up data plan details
  • Widget displays incomplete information
  • Data usage tracking resets after phone reboots
  • Incompatible with iPhone X and iOS 11+

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to reset data usage history
  • Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Provide more customization options for data plans
  • Introduce a paid version to remove ads

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

Advanced Data Usage Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Advanced Data Usage Tracker free?
Advanced Data Usage Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Advanced Data Usage Tracker?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Advanced Data Usage Tracker averages 2.8 from 86 ratings.
Do Network Utility or Advanced Data Usage Tracker have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; Advanced Data Usage Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Advanced Data Usage Tracker?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Advanced Data Usage Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on October 5, 2026 and Advanced Data Usage Tracker on October 8, 2026.

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