Comparison

Network Utility vs Network Diagnotor

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

Network Diagnotor

This utility app provides a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for engineers and developers. It helps pinpoint network issues like slow connections or packet loss with features such as Ping, Traceroute, DNS lookup, and Speed Test. The app offers task management for recurring checks and a discovery map for visualizing network probes.

Highlights
  • Ping, Traceroute, MTR, DNS, TCP port scan
  • Speed Test for upload/download performance
  • Task Desk for saving recurring targets
  • Discovery map with global probe points
  • Localized layouts and 20-language support
  • Privacy-focused with self-service data deletion
Features
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Network Diagnotor is the on-the-go network Swiss army knife for engineers, ops, and developers — Ping, Traceroute, MTR, DNS, TCP port scan, Whois, and Speed Test in a single app. When something feels slow, choppy, or just plain broken, you can pinpoint whether it's Wi-Fi, the ISP, the target host, or your own app in 60 seconds. No sign-up. No account. The diagnostics that matter run on-device. Why Network Diagnotor - Full-stack diagnostics: Ping / Traceroute / MTR / DNS / TCP port / Whois / Speed Test in one place - Task Desk: save recurring targets as tasks and re-run with one tap, so investigations don't break your flow - Discovery map: auto-centers on your device IP, with global probe points and a multi-source city wiki (Baike / Wikipedia fallback) - Truly localized: native iPhone and iPad layouts, dark mode, and 20-language support - Privacy by default: no accounts; one-tap self-service data deletion in Settings → Privacy Core Features - Ping / Traceroute / MTR for path-level diagnostics - DNS Lookup for domain resolution checks (A / AAAA / CNAME / MX / TXT) - TCP Port Connectivity checks - Speed Test for upload / download performance - URL Resolve and Download Analysis - LAN Assistant for local network troubleshooting - Whois for domain registration lookup Task Desk - Save recurring diagnostic targets as tasks - Re-run tasks quickly for repeatable checks Discovery - Probe-point map with city entry - Multi-source city content fallback (Baike / Wikipedia) In-App Purchases - Free: Ping, Traceroute (toolbox and tasks share the same tier) - Basic: unlocks MTR, DNS, and related task capabilities - Pro: unlocks full advanced diagnostics and task capabilities (URL Resolve / Download Analysis, …) - Tip: a one-time tip to support continued development Notes - Results depend on target host response, ISP policy, and network conditions - Some features require network connectivity and system permissions Terms & Privacy - Terms of Use: https://api-net-diagnotor.zinben.net/legal/terms-of-service.en.html - Privacy Policy: https://api-net-diagnotor.zinben.net/legal/privacy-policy.en.html

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Network Diagnotor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Utility at 81% against Network Diagnotor's 0%. Network Utility also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (625 vs 4). Network Diagnotor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Network Diagnotor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Network Diagnotor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Network Diagnotor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Network Utility versus Network Diagnotor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityNetwork Diagnotor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better2.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoZinben Technologies Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

Network Diagnotor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Network Diagnotor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
10 purchases

Network Diagnotor

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly$6.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time6
  • Tip$0.99
  • Basic Edition$0.99
  • A Coffee$0.99
Show 3 more
  • A Beer$1.99
  • A Party$3.99
  • Professional Edition$4.99

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Diagnotor free?
Network Diagnotor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Network Diagnotor?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Network Diagnotor averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Network Utility or Network Diagnotor have ads?
Both Network Utility and Network Diagnotor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Network Diagnotor?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Network Diagnotor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 24, 2026 and Network Diagnotor on September 10, 2026.

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