# Network Utility vs OONI Probe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OONI Probe at none against Network Utility's 1. OONI Probe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Network Utility's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 58%) and ratings volume (625 vs 88). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OONI Probe asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Utility against 4.5 for OONI Probe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 58% of OONI Probe's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Utility | OONI Probe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-utility/id573021799/reviews)** | [4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ooni-probe/id1199566366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **625** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) | [The Tor Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199566365) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-utility/id573021799)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Helpful for network security
- 💡 Comprehensive set of tools
- 🔥 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about data tracking
- 🔋 High data usage
- 💰 Pro version paywall for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect IP address detection
- Ping feature not working as expected
- Inability to change subnet mask

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved IPv6 support
- Ability to reset data usage
- More detailed network information


### OONI Probe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ooni-probe/id1199566366)

This app helps you detect internet censorship and surveillance systems by examining website and app blocking. It also measures your network's speed and performance, providing data that can serve as evidence of interference. All collected data is published openly to promote transparency.

**Highlights:** Examine website and app blocking, Measure network speed and performance, Detect censorship and surveillance systems, Collect evidence of internet censorship, Publish open network measurement data, Free and open source software

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Utility free?

Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OONI Probe free?

OONI Probe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Network Utility or OONI Probe?

Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while OONI Probe averages 4.5 from 88 ratings.

### Do Network Utility or OONI Probe have ads?

Network Utility shows ads; OONI Probe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Utility or OONI Probe?

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and OONI Probe every 2 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 27, 2026 and OONI Probe on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*