# Network Utility vs IP Tools

The clearest difference is ads: IP Tools at none against Network Utility's shown. IP Tools also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (89% vs 81%). Network Utility's advantage is ratings volume (625 vs 15). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IP Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Utility against 4.7 for IP Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 15, 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 89% of IP Tools's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Utility | IP Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-utility/id573021799/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-tools-network-utilities/id1419941221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **625** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) | [sandip paghadar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407622721) |

## 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


### IP Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-tools-network-utilities/id1419941221)

This app provides a suite of network utilities for easy use, including IP information, ping tools, and port scanning. It helps users monitor network status, discover devices, and measure network performance with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** IP Information, Ping Tools (ICMP, TCP, HTTP), Network Scanning & Discovery, Port Scanner, Traceroute, IP Calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Utility free?

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

### Is IP Tools free?

IP Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Network Utility or IP Tools?

IP Tools is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while IP Tools averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Network Utility or IP Tools have ads?

Network Utility shows ads; IP Tools does not.

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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.*