Comparison

Network Utility vs BRÖTJE VentilCheck

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

BRÖTJE VentilCheck

This utility app acts as a virtual slide rule for HVAC professionals, simplifying the process of determining correct valve settings for heating systems. It quickly calculates necessary flow rates and pre-settings based on room performance and temperature differences, ensuring efficient operation.

Highlights
  • Virtual slide rule for valve settings
  • Hydraulic balancing for heating systems
  • Calculate flow rates
  • Determine pre-settings for radiators
  • Energy-efficient operation
  • Quick and secure calculations
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Brötje VentilCheck-App: Der virtuelle Rechenschieber für die richtige Ventileinstellung Die Hilfestellung für den Fachhandwerker bei dem hydraulischen Abgleich von Heizungsanlagen. Mit dieser App kann der Fachhandwerker vor Ort schnell und sicher die Voreinstellungen für die BRÖTJE Heizkörper ermitteln. Hierzu benötigt er lediglich die notwendige Leistung für den Raum und die jeweilige Temperaturdifferenz. Über die Temperaturdifferenz und der benötigten Leistung wird ebenfalls der erforderliche Volumenstrom ermittelt. Der Ventildifferenzdruck ist auf 100 mbar berechnet und liegt somit im optimalen Bereich für Ventilheizkörper. Hilfreich und wichtig ist diese APP gerade für Heizkörper, die aus optischen oder gestalterischen Gründen größer ausgelegt wurden als die Heizlastberechnung es vorgibt. Mit wenigen Handgriffen ist der Fachhandwerker so in der Lage einen hydraulischen Abgleich und einen energieeffizienten Betrieb der Heizungsanlage sicherzustellen.

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
BRÖTJE VentilCheck2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BRÖTJE VentilCheck at none against Network Utility's 1. BRÖTJE VentilCheck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Network Utility's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). On price and device support 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. BRÖTJE VentilCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, BRÖTJE VentilCheck every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Network Utility versus BRÖTJE VentilCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityBRÖTJE VentilCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings625 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoAugust Broetje GmbH

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

BRÖTJE VentilCheck

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BRÖTJE VentilCheck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

BRÖTJE VentilCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BRÖTJE VentilCheck free?
BRÖTJE VentilCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Network Utility or BRÖTJE VentilCheck have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; BRÖTJE VentilCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or BRÖTJE VentilCheck?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and BRÖTJE VentilCheck every 24 months. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 27, 2026 and BRÖTJE VentilCheck on June 30, 2026.

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