Comparison

Network Utility vs Device IMEI Status Checker

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

Device IMEI Status Checker

Verify the status of any iPhone before purchasing. Check carrier, SIMlock, iCloud, and Find My iPhone status using the device's IMEI or serial number. Ensure your device is legitimate and not blacklisted.

Highlights
  • Carrier and SIMlock status check
  • Find My iPhone status verification
  • Apple Serial Number information
  • iPhone Warranty details
  • Blacklist status check
Features
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The iPhone Carrier and SIMlock Checker app provides extensive services for Apple iPhone devices. Our app offers comprehensive information about your iOS device. If you plan to purchase an iPhone, our app can also help you verify and thoroughly examine the device before you buy it. The Free iPhone IMEI Checker app ensures that your phone comes from a legitimate source. By knowing the IMEI number or serial number of any device, you can check the exact data of the given model. It is essential to check the iCloud, Lock, or Find My iPhone status before purchasing any phone. If you are buying a used or second-hand phone, ensure that it is not blacklisted. Key Features of the Free iPhone IMEI Checker include: iPhone Carrier and SIMlock Checker: Check the original carrier and simlock status of your iPhone and Find my iPhone feature. Find My iPhone: Check if an iPhone has an activated Find My iPhone feature. It is crucial to verify the FMI status of your smartphone every time you buy a second-hand device. Apple Serial Number Checker: If you are an iOS user, you can find vital information about your device just by typing in the serial number. iPhone Warranty Checker: If you want to unlock your iPhone, you need to know the carrier that locked the device. This app provides you with all the necessary information. Download the iPhone Carrier and SIMlock Checker app today.

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Device IMEI Status Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Device IMEI Status Checker at none against Network Utility's shown. Device IMEI Status Checker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Device IMEI Status Checker sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Device IMEI Status Checker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 626 and 619 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 85% of Device IMEI Status Checker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Device IMEI Status Checker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Network Utility versus Device IMEI Status Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityDevice IMEI Status Checker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (626 ratings)4.7 (619 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings626 — better619
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoAtul Patil

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

Device IMEI Status Checker

All ratings487 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

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

Device IMEI Status Checker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
8 purchases

Device IMEI Status Checker

One-time8
  • Buy IMEI Service$1.00
  • Buy IMEI Service$2.00
  • Buy IMEI Service$3.00
Show 5 more
  • Buy IMEI Service$5.00
  • Buy IMEI Service$8.00
  • Buy IMEI Service$11.00
  • Buy IMEI Service$12.00
  • Buy IMEI Service.3 variants$269.99

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device IMEI Status Checker free?
Device IMEI Status Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Device IMEI Status Checker?
Device IMEI Status Checker is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 626 ratings, while Device IMEI Status Checker averages 4.7 from 619 ratings.
Do Network Utility or Device IMEI Status Checker have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; Device IMEI Status Checker does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Device IMEI Status Checker?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Device IMEI Status Checker weekly. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on November 6, 2026 and Device IMEI Status Checker on November 3, 2026.

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