Comparison

Network Utility vs Apple Business

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

Apple Business

Access essential work apps, connect with colleagues via a company directory, and manage device repairs and support. Stay productive with tools and assistance tailored to your organization's needs.

Highlights
  • Install assigned work apps
  • Company directory and colleague search
  • Caller ID for organizational contacts
  • Initiate and track AppleCare repairs
  • Access prioritized AppleCare support
  • View managed devices and coverage
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The Apple Business app gives you access to the apps and support you need from your organization. Get up and running by installing all of the apps assigned to you by your organization. And stay up and running with access to prioritized support from experts and repairs for your covered devices. The Apple Business app also makes it easy to find and connect with your colleagues using the built-in company directory. Install apps you use at work • View and install apps assigned to you by your organization Access your company directory • Quickly search for and connect with your colleagues • Turn on caller ID and see who from your organization is calling or messaging you Track AppleCare repairs • Initiate repair requests for devices covered by AppleCare+ for Business • Track the status of in-progress repairs Get help when you need it • Access prioritized support from AppleCare experts View your devices • See your managed devices and their AppleCare coverage, all in one place Apple Business is a free app that will automatically install on devices managed by the built-in device management service as part of Apple Business. If your organization is using professional email with Apple Business, you can use the Apple Business app to also view your company directory. Repair tracking and prioritized support are available for users with a subscription that includes AppleCare+ for Business. Features available in the Apple Business app depend on what your organization has enabled in Apple Business.

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Apple Business4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Utility at 81% against Apple Business's 14%. Network Utility also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (626 vs 72). Apple Business's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. Apple Business asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 626 ratings behind it against 72, 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 14% of Apple Business's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Network Utility versus Apple Business: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityApple Business
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (626 ratings) — better3.7 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings626 — better72
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoApple

Customer experience

Network Utility

All ratings626 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.8%

Apple Business

All ratings69 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

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

Apple Business

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

Apple Business

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apple Business free?
Apple Business is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Apple Business?
Network Utility is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 626 ratings, while Apple Business averages 3.7 from 72 ratings.
Do Network Utility or Apple Business have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; Apple Business does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Apple Business?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Apple Business every 2 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on November 6, 2026 and Apple Business on November 5, 2026.

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