Comparison

Network Utility vs Covered

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

Covered

Discover wireless network speeds in your area. Check 5G and 4G LTE performance for different carriers, view individual speed tests on a map, and see average download, upload, and ping data. Plan your moves and travels with confidence.

Highlights
  • 5G and 4G LTE speed tests
  • View individual speed tests on map
  • Average download, upload, and ping data
  • Adjustable search radius (2-90 miles)
  • Intuitive UI for US locations
  • Fast and Slow result indicator
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Does your wireless network have you covered? How fast is each wireless network with 5G? Covered does just that, find out just how fast each wireless carrier is where you play, live, travel and work. Moving? Going on vacation? Or just want to check how other networks perform? With this handy tool you can check ahead of time just how fast your current network will be along the way and at your final destination. You can view individual speed test’s taken on our map or view the average download, upload and ping for each wireless network in an area with a radius as big as 90 miles down to just 2 miles. :: Features :: • Intuitive UI for looking up any location with in the USA • 5G and 4G LTE speed tests • 10 National average for 5G and 4G LTE speed • Individual speed test results on map • Fast and Slow result indicator • Average Download & Upload Speed + Ping of all 3 wireless networks • Splitview & Slideover Support on iPad • Much more to come!

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Covered4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Utility at 81% against Covered's 35%. Network Utility also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 46 months). Covered's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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 Covered 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 46, 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 35% of Covered's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Covered every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Network Utility versus Covered: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityCovered
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better3.0 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better35.3% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better46
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 46 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoDonovan Lewis

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

Covered

All ratings46 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.7%

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

Covered

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Covered

One-time1
  • Permanent removal of advertising$0.99

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Covered free?
Covered is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Covered?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Covered averages 3.0 from 46 ratings.
Do Network Utility or Covered have ads?
Both Network Utility and Covered show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Covered?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Covered every 46 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 24, 2026 and Covered on June 10, 2026.

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