# Network Utility vs iNetTools

The clearest difference is price: Network Utility at Free against iNetTools's $5.99. Network Utility also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 67%). iNetTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Network Utility is free to download; iNetTools costs $5.99 up front. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iNetTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Utility against 4.7 for iNetTools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 347 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 67% of iNetTools's.

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, iNetTools every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Utility | iNetTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-utility/id573021799/reviews) | **[4.7 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inettools-pro/id592322129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **625** | 347 |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 67.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 18 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) | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) |

## 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


### iNetTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inettools-pro/id592322129)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for iPhone and iPad. It includes essential utilities like Ping, DNS Lookup, Trace Route, and Port Scan to help users diagnose network issues. The app supports both IPv4 and IPv6, and provides a simple interface for easy use.

**Highlights:** Ping, DNS Lookup, Trace Route, Port Scan, Whois, Server Monitor, Lan Scan

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Utility free?

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

### Is iNetTools free?

iNetTools costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Network Utility or iNetTools?

iNetTools is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while iNetTools averages 4.7 from 347 ratings.

### Do Network Utility or iNetTools have ads?

Network Utility shows ads; iNetTools does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Utility or iNetTools?

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and iNetTools every 4 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 24, 2026 and iNetTools on September 24, 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.*