Network Utility vs My IP Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Network Information
- Cellular Data Monitor
- LAN Scanner
- Ping Tool
- Geo IP Lookup
- DNS Lookup (DIG, NSLOOKUP)
- Domain WHOIS
- Widgets
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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
My IP Widget
Instantly view your public IP address and essential network details like location and ISP. Offers home screen and lock screen widgets for quick access, supporting dark and tinted modes for a seamless user experience.
- Instant public IP address display
- View IP location and ISP
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
- Supports Dark Mode and Tinted Mode
- Clean and simple interface
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My IP lets you instantly check your current public IP address and view useful network details in one clean, easy-to-read interface. Whether you are checking a VPN, switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data, testing a network, or simply need your IP fast, My IP gives you the information you need in seconds. With My IP, you can quickly see: + Your current public IP address + Country and city associated with your IP + Internet provider (ISP) details + Time zone + ZIP / postal code + Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets My IP also supports Dark Mode and Tinted Mode, so it looks great and feels right at home on your device. Why users choose My IP: + Fast access to your IP without digging through settings + Helpful network details in one place + Clean and simple design + Widgets for quick access right from your screen Perfect for developers, network admins, VPN users, remote workers, travelers, and anyone who wants a fast way to check their network information. Simple. Fast. Useful. Open the app and see your IP instantly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Network Utility at Free against My IP Widget's $0.99. Network Utility also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 46%) and ratings volume (625 vs 3). My IP Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Network Utility is free to download; My IP Widget costs $0.99 up front. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My IP Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.
My IP Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 46% of My IP Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, My IP Widget every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Utility | My IP Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (625 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews — better | 46.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 625 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fausto Ristagno | Okroshka Lab |
Customer experience
Network Utility
My IP Widget
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
My IP Widget
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Network Utility
- PRO Upgrade$2.99
My IP Widget
No in-app purchases
Questions
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