Comparison

Network Utility vs Akaso Smart

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

Akaso Smart

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple smart devices, automate actions based on conditions, and share access with family. Receive real-time alerts for enhanced home safety.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Multi-device management
  • Voice control integration
  • Intelligent automation
  • Device sharing
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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• Remote control home appliances from anywhere • Add and control multiple devices simultaneously, one APP controls all smart devices • Voice control via Amazon Echo and Google Home and other smart devices • Intelligent linkage to automatically run smart devices based on temperature, location, and time • One-click sharing device to family and friends, easily enjoy smart life • Receive real-time alerts to ensure your home safety • Quickly connect to network, no need to wait, enjoy the speed experience

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Akaso Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

Network Utility and Akaso Smart both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 36% of Akaso Smart's. Akaso Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Akaso Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Utility against 4.7 for Akaso Smart. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 36% of Akaso Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Network Utility versus Akaso Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityAkaso Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings)4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better36.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6251.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoProexpress Distributor LLC

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

Akaso Smart

All ratings1,749 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral16.4%
Negative47.5%

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

Akaso Smart

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good camera
  • 💡 Landscape view
  • 🚀 Tremenda

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Notifications not working
  • 🐛 Full screen mode not working
  • 🐛 Playback issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 App crashes

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

Akaso Smart

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Notifications stopped working after updates
  • Full screen mode broken after iOS updates
  • Playback issues after daylight savings change
  • Connectivity problems after network outages
  • App crashes on newer iOS versions
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  • Manufacturer no longer supporting the product

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update for iOS 16
  • Ability to delete recordings in bulk
  • Add email notifications

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

Akaso Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Akaso Smart free?
Akaso Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Akaso Smart?
Akaso Smart is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Akaso Smart averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Network Utility or Akaso Smart have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; Akaso Smart does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Akaso Smart?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Akaso Smart every 2 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 24, 2026 and Akaso Smart on September 26, 2026.

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