Comparison

Network Utility vs LTE Cell Info

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

LTE Cell Info

This app provides detailed information about your cellular connection, including carrier details, network modes, and supported speeds. It helps you understand your mobile network's capabilities and technical specifications.

Highlights
  • Carrier information (name, country, MCC/MNC)
  • Connection mode detection (GPRS, LTE, etc.)
  • LTE operation bands supported
  • Device supported cellular generations
  • GSM, UMTS, LTE frequencies and channels
  • Max physical cellular speeds
  • Screenshot and sharing functionality
Features
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LTE Cell Info is a great multifunctional tool, which helps you to gather all the information you need to know about your cellular connection. It is a clever way how to get all the details about your current carrier, the connection mode or even detect max. physical cellular speeds in the supported mobile technologies. * Choose from our special app bundles with bonuses * FEATURES: CARRIER INFO • Detect current connected mobile network operator name, country, region. • Show the carrier identification MCC and MNC codes. • Detect current cellular connection mode (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, LTE). • Detect LTE operation bands supported by your carrier. CELLULAR CONNECTION INFO • Detect mobile generations and standards supported by your device (2G, 3G, 4G, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, VOLTE). • Detect device supported GSM, UMTS and LTE operation frequencies and channels with detailed band information s. • Detect max. physical cellular speeds in the supported mobile technologies. REACH UI FEATURES • Hamburger menu • Use the camera icon (upper-right corner) to create and print/send/share a screenshot from the entire page. • Pull down with your finger to refresh the information

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
LTE Cell Info3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Utility at 81% against LTE Cell Info's 11%. Network Utility also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 2.0). LTE Cell Info's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.6). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Network Utility is free to download; LTE Cell Info costs $0.99 up front. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LTE Cell Info 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

Network Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 154 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 11% of LTE Cell Info's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, LTE Cell Info every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Utility versus LTE Cell Info: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityLTE Cell Info
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better2.0 (154 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better11.2% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better154
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.610.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoMaster Network Tools s.r.o.

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

LTE Cell Info

All ratings154 ratings
Positive22.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative70.8%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive11.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative85.7%

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

LTE Cell Info

From 154 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Works well in rural areas
  • 📊 Detailed technical information available
  • 🎯 Useful for cell tower identification
  • 📡 Helps locate best signal areas
  • ⚡ Quick and easy to use

Room to improve

  • ❌ Does not show real-time signal strength
  • ❌ Missing cell tower location data
  • ❌ Does not display current roaming status
  • ❌ Shows SIM card data instead of active network
  • ❌ Lacks RSRP, SINR, and RF measurements

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

LTE Cell Info

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Speed information never displays
  • App does not work or crashes
  • Cannot create user ID/password
  • Login fails with 'no server for host' error
  • Certificate validation errors
Show 5 more
  • App shows incorrect location data
  • eSIM compatibility broken
  • No data displayed for second SIM
  • Inconsistent information across devices
  • App displays same data regardless of location

Requested features

14 requests
  • RSRP and SINR values display
  • Real-time signal strength measurements
  • Cell tower location information
  • Graphical signal strength visualization
  • 5G support and updates
Show 9 more
  • Cell ID identification
  • Frequency band identification
  • Roaming detection
  • Compass direction to nearest tower
  • Dual SIM/eSIM support
  • Band 71 detection
  • Speed test functionality
  • Coverage maps
  • Ping test diagnostics

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

LTE Cell Info

One-time1
  • Premium Full Access and No AdsFree

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LTE Cell Info free?
LTE Cell Info costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or LTE Cell Info?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while LTE Cell Info averages 2.0 from 154 ratings.
Do Network Utility or LTE Cell Info have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; LTE Cell Info does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or LTE Cell Info?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and LTE Cell Info every 5 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on October 14, 2026 and LTE Cell Info on October 16, 2026.

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