Comparison

Network Utility vs Blue Sniff

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

Blue Sniff

This application functions as a straightforward Bluetooth scanner, allowing users to detect nearby Bluetooth devices. It offers a simple interface for identifying available connections.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device detection
  • Simple interface
  • Easy to use
Features
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Simple and easy to use bluetooth detector.

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Blue Sniff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Network Utility at every 2 months against Blue Sniff's every 30 months. Network Utility also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 57%). Blue Sniff's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Blue Sniff 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 626 and 389 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 57% of Blue Sniff's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Blue Sniff every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Network Utility versus Blue Sniff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityBlue Sniff
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (626 ratings) — better4.4 (389 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings626 — better389
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoKevin Horvath

Customer experience

Network Utility

All ratings626 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.8%

Blue Sniff

All ratings389 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative33.9%

User reviews

Network Utility

From 626 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

Blue Sniff

From 389 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple to use
  • 🚀 Quick info returns
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Honest app
  • 👍 Works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Ads after purchase
  • 🐛 Data not understandable
  • 🐛 Detects many false positives
  • 🐛 Not working right

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

Blue Sniff

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Ads continue after purchase
  • Settings not working
  • App not working
  • Detects nothing
  • No display
Show 12 more
  • Does not detect vaccinated
  • Buggy
  • Application null and useless
  • Big crap
  • Does not detect BLE devices
  • Does not scan for AirTags
  • No user manual
  • Detects barely my iPad
  • Data not understandable
  • Detects many false positives
  • Not working right
  • Useless app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add distance in addition to signal strength
  • Add markers or rename unnamed networks
  • Hex dump attributes for better understanding
  • Implement more features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Blue Sniff

One-time1
  • Buy Me Coffee!$2.99

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blue Sniff free?
Blue Sniff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Blue Sniff?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 626 ratings, while Blue Sniff averages 4.4 from 389 ratings.
Do Network Utility or Blue Sniff have ads?
Both Network Utility and Blue Sniff show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Blue Sniff?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Blue Sniff every 30 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on October 19, 2026 and Blue Sniff on October 14, 2026.

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