# Network Utility vs Splunk AR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Splunk AR at none against Network Utility's 1. Splunk AR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Network Utility's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and ratings volume (625 vs 19). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Splunk AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Utility against 4.6 for Splunk AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 19, 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 50% of Splunk AR's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Utility | Splunk AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-utility/id573021799/reviews) | [4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splunk-ar/id1420233757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **625** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fausto Ristagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/482102205) | [Splunk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/848652193) |

## 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


### Splunk AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splunk-ar/id1420233757)

Visualize and interact with real-world data using augmented reality. Associate data with physical objects and locations via barcodes, beacons, or geofences to access real-time dashboards and visualizations on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Associate data with objects/locations, Real-time AR visualizations, Interact with Splunk dashboards, Use barcodes, NFC, beacons, geofences, Add multimedia notes for collaboration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Utility free?

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

### Is Splunk AR free?

Splunk AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Splunk AR?

Network Utility and Splunk AR are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 625 and 19 ratings respectively.

### Do Network Utility or Splunk AR have ads?

Network Utility shows ads; Splunk AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Splunk AR?

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Splunk AR every 2 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 24, 2026 and Splunk AR on September 16, 2026.

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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.*