Comparison

Network Utility vs TLS Inspector

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

TLS Inspector

Inspect TLS certificates for any domain or IP address to understand trust and safety. Detect man-in-the-middle attacks by highlighting invalid certificates. Access detailed certificate properties and integrate with your browser.

Highlights
  • Input domain or IP for inspection
  • Inspect websites via browser extension
  • View entire issue chain and trust status
  • Detailed TLS certificate properties
  • Detect man-in-the-middle attacks
  • Share sheet integration with Safari
Features
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Trust & Safety in the palm of your hand. • Input & Inspect. It's really that simple. Input a domain or IP address using the TLS Inspector app, or inspect any website from within your favourite browser using our Inspect Website extension. • No Nonsense Results. "At a glance" has never been easier. TLS Inspector will show you the entire issue chain for any website, and whether or not your device trusts that chain. • Dive Deep. Details for days. View important properties of any TLS certificate including fingerprints, dates, algorithms, and more. • Stay Safe Online. No training required. TLS Inspector makes it easy to detect and avoid man-in-the-middle attacks on unsafe networks by highlighting invalid and untrustworthy certificates. • Right Place, Right Time. Inspect nearly anything from anywhere. Easily access TLS Inspector from other apps, such as Safari, with the Show Certificates share sheet action. TLS Inspector is free & libre open source software (FLOSS) with source code available on GitHub. TLS Inspector is made entirely without the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Large Language Models (LLMs).

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
TLS Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TLS Inspector at none against Network Utility's 1. TLS Inspector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. TLS Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TLS Inspector holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 256 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 83% of TLS Inspector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, TLS Inspector monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Utility versus TLS Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityTLS Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings)4.8 (256 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews83.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings625 — better256
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoIan Spence

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

TLS Inspector

All ratings257 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative10.6%

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

TLS Inspector

From 256 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Essential security utility
  • 🔧 Useful for cert renewals
  • 📱 Inspects certs on mobile
  • 💡 Innovative CA root updating
  • 👍 Seamless share sheet integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Share extension not working
  • ⚠️ Error messages for updates
  • 📉 No longer works for some
  • 🥶 App freezes
  • 🚫 Unauthorized app claim

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

TLS Inspector

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crash issue fixed
  • Share extension 'inspect website' never works
  • Error checking for TLS bundle updates
  • App freezes
  • App locks up, non functional

Requested features

3 requests
  • Continue making app great and helpful
  • Add dark mode option
  • More advanced features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

TLS Inspector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TLS Inspector free?
TLS Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or TLS Inspector?
TLS Inspector is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while TLS Inspector averages 4.8 from 256 ratings.
Do Network Utility or TLS Inspector have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; TLS Inspector does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or TLS Inspector?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and TLS Inspector monthly. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 24, 2026 and TLS Inspector on August 5, 2026.

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