Comparison

Network Utility vs Network Analyzer

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

Network Analyzer

This advanced network utility helps analyze and troubleshoot WiFi and local networks. It provides detailed network information, scans for connected devices, and offers a suite of tools for performance testing, security checks, and diagnostics.

Highlights
  • WiFi analysis and scanning
  • Device discovery (LAN scanner)
  • Internet and WiFi speed tests
  • Ping and Traceroute tools
  • Port scanner
  • Network security analysis
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Network Analyzer is an advanced network tool designed as WiFi analyzer, WiFi scanner, network scanner, WiFi speed tester, internet speed tester and port scanner to troubleshoot and improve network security, connectivity issues and performances. It also offers a wide range of features to assist in diagnosing the problems within your office and home WiFi/local network, router, Internet connection and even on remote servers. All the Key features include: Network Information: - Current connection with default gateway, HTTP Proxy, Public IP, DNS server(s), ISP name - Provides WiFi information & analysis with network details (SSID, BSSID, vendor, IP address, IPv6 address, subnet mask, broadcast, WiFi security type) - Shows cell/mobile network information (network type, IP Address, IPv6 address, subnet mask) - VPN and HOTSPOT Network Information - Internet Information (AS Number, AS Name, Public Address, Hostname, Time Zone, Location with MAP) - Monitors WiFi, cellular, vpn & hotspot data usage - Network Interface of your device - Real time internet speed meter - Network routing tables - ARP table with IP and MAC addresses of devices on your network (iOS 27 and later) Device Discovery (LAN / IP Scanner): - WiFi analyzer and Scanner to detect all online devices connected to the network - Provides IP addresses of all detected devices - Identifies mDNS (Bonjour), netBIOS, LLMNR, UPnP and DNS names where available - Conducts ping tests on discovered devices - Device details (Manage device, Local service discovery and Network details) - WiFi Network details (Access points, Network setup) - Discover online devices in home and office WiFi network - MAC addresses and vendors of discovered devices (iOS 27 and later) - Network Security checks: WiFi security and encryption strength, security downgrade, DNS hijacking, and changes to DNS servers, router address, access points and proxy - Detects man-in-the-middle attacks such as ARP spoofing (iOS 27 and later) Network Tools: Our advanced network tools are used to verify internet performance, improve network security, troubleshoot and monitor network and more - - Internet speed test / WiFi speed test - DNS Speed Test - BLE devices / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Scanner - Ping - Wake on LAN (WOL) - Traceroute (Including Visual Trace) - Find open ports - Router vulnerability - Privacy Analyzer - SSL Certificate Checker - Whois - IP Address Lookup - DNS Lookup (A, AAAA, CAA, MX,NS, TXT more) - MAC Address Lookup (Including MAC address, OUI and Vendor name) Local Service Discovery: - Bonjour services browser - UPnP services and device browser More Features: - Light & Dark Appearance - Full IPv6 Support - Optimized for iPhone & iPad Network Analyzer: WiFi Scanner is an essential net tools and network analyzer for anyone looking forward to managing and troubleshooting their network efficiently. Privacy Policy: https://networkanalyzer.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://networkanalyzer.io/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Network Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Network Analyzer at none against Network Utility's shown. Network Analyzer also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). Network Utility's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Network Analyzer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Network Analyzer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 271 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 68% of Network Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Network Analyzer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Utility versus Network Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityNetwork Analyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings)4.7 (271 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better271
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoSETUP TECH

Customer experience

Network Utility

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

Network Analyzer

All ratings271 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative21.6%

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

Network Analyzer

From 271 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Very informative
  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Useful for regular uses
  • 👍 Useful tools that work

Room to improve

  • 💰 Asks for money for basic functions
  • 🐛 Daily limit reached message
  • 🐛 Subscription not recognized
  • 🐛 No channel scanner
  • 🐛 Hidden payment/paid tariff

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

Network Analyzer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Subscription not recognized after purchase
  • Daily limit message persists
  • No channel scanner available
  • Hidden payment/paid tariff activation
  • App blocks all access to WiFi device
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  • Low accuracy in detecting WiFi connected devices
  • Incorrect ISP location display
  • No WiFi connection reported on iPhone 14

Requested features

3 requests
  • Better device recognition
  • More accurate ISP location
  • Fix WiFi connection issues on iPhone 14

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
4 purchases

Network Analyzer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly$1.497 Days
  • Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Network Analyzer?
Network Analyzer is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Network Analyzer averages 4.7 from 271 ratings.
Do Network Utility or Network Analyzer have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; Network Analyzer does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Network Analyzer?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Network Analyzer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on November 1, 2026 and Network Analyzer on November 4, 2026.

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