Comparison

Network Utility vs UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

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

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

This app provides comprehensive network testing tools, including UDP and TCP client/server functionality, REST API requests, and network scanning. It allows users to send and receive data in various formats and analyze network performance.

Highlights
  • UDP send/receive
  • TCP client/server
  • REST API requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Network scanner with port testing
  • IP address and interface information
  • Data formatting (string, hex, JSON)
Features
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The only network utility application you will ever need: 1) UDP Send and/or receive datagrams in both string and hexadecimal format. You can send the datagrams to another instance of the application, a server that is set up to receive datagrams or to the same instance of the application. If you are receiving datagrams, you can specify any valid port to bind to. 2) TCP TCP Mode supports two (2) submodes: 1) TCP Client and TCP Server. TCP Client allows you to to connect to a TCP Server via specifying the remote host and port the server is operating on. Once connected, messages can be sent to the server; any responses will be displayed in the output view. 2) TCP Server allows you to create an instance of a tcp server operating on a port that is user configurable. Once one or more clients connect, messages can be sent to the set of connected clients. All responses from the client will be displayed in the output view. Messages and responses can be a utf8 string or raw data in hexadecimal (go to settings to configure format). 3) REST REST mode supports four (4) request method/verbs: GET, POST, PUT,DELETE. In 'GET' mode, given a url, will display the output in output view. In 'POST' and 'PUT' mode, given a url and a body (e.g. parameters), the output will be displayed in the output view. In all cases, the output can be formatted in RAW or JSON. JSON builder feature to easily build the request body is available if POST/PUT is selected. 4) Network Scanner Scan a single or a range of IP Addresses. Optionally, test if a port is open. Response of scan includes number of packets sent, received, lost, response time and status of port. By going to Settings/Info, you can specify the timeout period for ping and port scans. • Current private and public IP Address available in Settings/Info tab. • Network interfaces available in Settings/Info tab. Privacy Policy: http://www.jcaccountingcpa.com/NetworkAppPrivacy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

Network Utility and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 43% of UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's. Network Utility also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (625 vs 38). UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility sells 1 in-app purchase, 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 38, 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 43% of UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Utility versus UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityUDP/TCP/REST Network Utility
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better4.4 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 37 months
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 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoJC Accounting & Innovative Technologies, Inc

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

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

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility

Subscriptions1
  • Full access and no ads.$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility free?
UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do Network Utility or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility have ads?
Both Network Utility and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility every 37 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on October 14, 2026 and UDP/TCP/REST Network Utility on September 30, 2026.

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