Comparison

Network Utility vs Data Usage

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

Data Usage

Monitor your cellular data usage with this intuitive app. It helps you avoid expensive overage charges by providing real-time tracking, customizable alerts, and clear statistics. Manage multiple plans and understand your data consumption to save money.

Highlights
  • Home Screen Widget
  • Smart Data Tracking
  • Real-Time Network Speed Monitor
  • Multiple Plan Support
  • Usage Statistics Charts
  • Data Usage Alerts
Features
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Know before your data runs out. Data Usage turns your cellular counter into a clear plan forecast. See how much remains, whether your current pace is safe, and when you may run out—before the end of the cycle. CORE FEATURES • Track recurring, prepaid, travel, physical SIM, or eSIM plans you create • Switch plans without mixing their individual totals • Review daily trends and network speed • Get accuracy and high-usage alerts • Check remaining data from a Home Screen widget PREMIUM • Smart forecast and estimated run-out date • Predictive alerts when your pace may exhaust the plan early • Full history and custom date ranges • Unlimited plan management • Home Screen widget, dark theme, and no ads Built for privacy: no account and no VPN required. Your plan and usage records stay on your device. Accuracy note: iOS does not report per-app usage or automatically identify which SIM/eSIM plan consumed data. Select the active plan yourself. If iOS cannot recover usage after a restart or long gap, Data Usage will guide you to calibrate instead of showing false precision. Premium renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy: https://datausage.app/privacy Terms: https://datausage.app/terms

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Data Usage4 screens

Verdict

The call

Network Utility and Data Usage both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 47% of Data Usage's. Data Usage's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 Data Usage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 47% of Data Usage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Data Usage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Network Utility versus Data Usage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityData Usage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better4.4 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better46.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6251.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoHungChun Lai

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

Data Usage

All ratings1,185 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative46.6%

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

Data Usage

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Provides real-time data usage
  • 💡 Helpful for tracking data limits

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate data tracking
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with clipboard access
  • 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads

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

Data Usage

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to update data usage correctly
  • Unable to save or load data plan settings
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to track hotspot data usage
  • Provide data usage alerts and notifications
  • Allow setting decimal values for data limits

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
2 purchases

Data Usage

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Data Usage free?
Data Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Data Usage?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Data Usage averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Network Utility or Data Usage have ads?
Both Network Utility and Data Usage show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Data Usage?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Data Usage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 27, 2026 and Data Usage on September 29, 2026.

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