Comparison

Network Utility vs DR

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

DR

Features
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DR-NetTools is a focused, no-bloat toolkit for engineers, network admins and power users who need real diagnostics on the go. Run a fast Ping, measure packet loss with MTR, trace a path across the public internet, scan a local subnet for live hosts and dig into DNS — all from a single, polished app. Tools included: • Network diagnostics: Ping, Hosts in range, Network Map, Host Monitor, TCP Ports, Wake on LAN, Speed Test • Addresses & domains: DNS, Reverse DNS, DNS Propagation, GeoIP, Whois, mDNS / Bonjour service discovery • Traceroute: Traceroute, MTR • Remote services: SSH client with built-in terminal, SSL / TLS certificate inspector • Calculators: IPv4 Subnet Calculator, IPv6 Calculator, IPv6 Subnet Divider • Current Status: public IP, interfaces, gateways, DNS resolvers — all in one glance Full IPv6 support — paste any literal address (including bracketed forms with a port) directly into any tool. No reformatting required. Designed for clarity: every screen shows technical-level output without burying it in marketing copy. iPhone and iPad share the same polished glass UI with read-through blur and clean monospaced typography for results. No accounts. No personal data sold or shared. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited results, removes ads and supports development. Built by DR-Online for engineers who actually use these tools daily. Privacy Policy: https://www.dr-online.pl/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
DR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DR at fortnightly against Network Utility's every 2 months. DR also leads on iOS requirement (15.3 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and DR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, DR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Network Utility versus DR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityDR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings625 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoDR-Online Sp. z o.o.

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

DR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
2 purchases

DR

Subscriptions1
  • DR-NetTools Pro$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • DR-NetTools Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DR free?
DR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Network Utility or DR have ads?
Both Network Utility and DR show ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or DR?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and DR fortnightly. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on October 5, 2026 and DR on September 18, 2026.

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