Comparison

Network Utility vs Detectir

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

Detectir

This app provides comprehensive network security analysis, allowing users to monitor devices, detect threats, and identify vulnerabilities. It offers a user-friendly interface for both home and business networks, helping to fortify cybersecurity and understand network activity.

Highlights
  • Network device monitoring
  • Open port detection
  • Threat and vulnerability analysis
  • Intruder detection and blocking
  • Internet speed tests
  • Bandwidth usage monitoring
Features
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Your network scanner, made easy. Wifi network security scanner, analyzer and detector utility With our network scanner you can run comprehensive security analysis for ultimate cybersecurity. Monitor, inspect and detect: - Devices in your network - Open ports - Threats and vulnerabilities - Hiding mining - Potential vectors of hack attacks - Suspicious activities With Detectir, you don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert to have a fortified, secure network that you know inside out! Enjoy Detectir’s user-friendly, straightforward, easy-to- understand interface and become the master of your networks at home and at work! Detectir is ideal to use for all kinds of networks, from home networks to non-profit and commercial networks such as those in place for businesses, schools, governmental agencies, and many more. Detectir for Home Because of its user-friendly interface, Detectir makes it easy for the user to understand the status of the network and the type of threats detected. Detectir for Business Be confident knowing that a community of experts has your back at any time. State of the Art Network Protection For Everyone. Understand what you see, block every threat. With Detectir you can easily: * Monitor your network real-time, and know what it is you’re seeing * Improve your internet speed and bandwidth usage * Control internet access for your network’s users * Perform internet speed tests * Anticipate, detect, and block intruders and Protect your data and your IoT devices * Know which ports are open, when, and why- with the option of whether to allow it https://detectir.io/terms_of_use.html - Terms of Use https://detectir.io/contact.html - Support https://detectir.io/privacy_policy.html - Privacy Policy

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Detectir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Detectir at none against Network Utility's shown. Detectir also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). Network Utility's advantage is ratings volume (625 vs 189). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 Detectir sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 189 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 82% of Detectir's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Detectir every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Utility versus Detectir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityDetectir
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better4.4 (189 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings625 — better189
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoCyberr GmbH

Customer experience

Network Utility

All ratings625 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.8%

Detectir

All ratings189 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral0.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

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

Detectir

From 189 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote access
  • 🔒 Security features
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Helpful for network management
  • 👍 Useful for finding issues

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Requires paid subscription
  • 🚩 Potential spyware
  • 🚩 Misleading advertising

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

Detectir

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Scan results not saving
  • Buttons and features not working
  • Incompatible with latest iOS version

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to view and delete offline devices
  • Website blocking feature
  • More free functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Detectir

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detectir free?
Detectir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Detectir?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Detectir averages 4.4 from 189 ratings.
Do Network Utility or Detectir have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; Detectir does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Detectir?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Detectir every 9 days. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on October 2, 2026 and Detectir on October 2, 2026.

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