Network Utility vs IP Scanner
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
IP Scanner
This app helps you manage and optimize your network performance. It scans your local network to provide details on connected devices, tests network connections, and offers advanced router configuration. It's designed for both network administrators and home users seeking better network control and security.
- LAN scanner for connected devices
- Ping tool for connection testing
- Traceroute for packet path analysis
- Advanced router configuration
- WiFi and LAN detector
- Router management tool
- WiFi Analyzer
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IP Scanner is the must-have network management app for anyone looking to optimize their network performance. With its powerful LAN scanner, you can scan your local network and get detailed information about all connected devices, including IP addresses, ensuring that your network is running smoothly and securely. The ping tool measures response time and provides a quick and easy way to test network connection, helping you identify and resolve any potential issues before they become bigger problems. But IP Tools doesn't just provide a way to manage your network - it also provides powerful troubleshooting tools. The traceroute feature allows you to see the exact path of a packet from your device to its destination, making it easy to identify and resolve network issues. And with the advanced router configuration features, you can take full control of your network, setting up your router for optimal performance and ensuring that your network is secure and running smoothly. In addition to its powerful LAN scanner, IP Tools also includes a wide range of other tools, including a WiFi and LAN detector, router installation page, router management tool, WiFi Analyzer , Network test and more.Whether you're a network administrator managing multiple networks or simply looking to optimize your home network, IP Tools provides all the tools you need in one convenient app. With IP Tools, you'll have the power to manage and optimize your network like never before. Download now and experience a better network experience! Check out our Terms of Use and Privacy policy here: https://www.iptoolspro.com/privacy-policy.php https://www.iptoolspro.com/terms-of-use.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IP Scanner at every 6 days against Network Utility's every 2 months. Network Utility's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (625 vs 103). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IP Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Network Utility holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 73% of IP Scanner's.
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, IP Scanner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Utility | IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (625 ratings) — better | 4.2 (103 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews — better | 73.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 625 — better | 103 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fausto Ristagno | PANAGIOTIS KONSTANTINOS KARAGIANNIS |
Customer experience
Network Utility
IP Scanner
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
IP Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Network Utility
- PRO Upgrade$2.99
IP Scanner
- Premium Access3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Premium Weekly Access$6.997 Days
- Premium Access7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$44.99
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