Network Utility vs Sherlock
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
Sherlock
This app offers a suite of professional open-source intelligence tools for in-depth investigations. Analyze phone numbers, emails, domains, and social media profiles. Access IoT device data and scan network ports for vulnerabilities.
- Phone number analysis
- Email forensics
- Shodan Pro search
- Domain analysis
- Social media username search
- Port scanner
- Reputation checker
- Metadata extractor
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SHERLOCK-OSINT: INVESTIGACIÓN PROFESIONAL EN TU BOLSILLO La plataforma OSINT más completa para IOS. Más de 15 herramientas profesionales de inteligencia de fuentes abiertas, diseñadas por expertos en ciberseguridad. HERRAMIENTAS PRINCIPALES: ANÁLISIS DE TELÉFONOS Investiga cualquier número: operador, país, tipo de línea, validación y detección de riesgos. Verifica llamadas sospechosas al instante. EMAIL FORENSICS Analiza cabeceras de emails completas. Detecta phishing, fraudes y suplantación de identidad. Verificación SPF, DKIM, DMARC y geolocalización de servidores. BÚSQUEDA SHODAN PRO Accede a millones de dispositivos IoT: cámaras, routers, servidores industriales. Encuentra vulnerabilidades antes que nadie. (Requiere tokens PRO) ANÁLISIS DE DOMINIOS WHOIS completo, DNS, SSL, tecnologías, reputación y detección de sitios maliciosos. USERNAME ANALYZER Busca usuarios en +110 plataformas sociales: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, GitHub, Telegram, Discord, Reddit, Twitch y más. ESCÁNER DE PUERTOS Escaneo profesional TCP/UDP. Detecta servicios expuestos y vulnerabilidades. Ideal para auditorías de seguridad. VERIFICADOR DE REPUTACIÓN Analiza IPs, dominios y URLs en múltiples listas negras. Integración con VirusTotal. ANÁLISIS DE HASHES Verifica integridad de archivos (MD5, SHA1, SHA256). Consulta bases de datos de malware. EXTRACTOR DE METADATOS Analiza EXIF de imágenes: GPS, dispositivo, fecha, software de edición. INTELIGENCIA EMPRESARIAL Investiga empresas: contactos, tecnologías, empleados, Google Dorks integrados. GOOGLE DORKING +50 dorks predefinidos para búsquedas avanzadas. Encuentra información expuesta. PRIVACIDAD TOTAL - PRIVACY BY DESIGN Sin registro requerido Cero recopilación de datos personales Procesamiento 100% local Sin almacenamiento en servidores Sin compartición con terceros Cumplimiento GDPR y COPPA Tus búsquedas nunca se guardan PREMIUM SIN ANUNCIOS Suscripción mensual 2.99€ 3 días de prueba GRATIS Sin anuncios intersticiales Actualizaciones prioritarias Soporte técnico premium TOKENS SHODAN PRO Paquetes disponibles: • Starter: 250 tokens (4.99€) • Básico: 500 tokens (9.99€) • Pro: 1100 tokens +10% (19.99€) • Ultimate: 3000 tokens +20% (49.99€) USUARIOS IDEALES: • Investigadores privados • Profesionales de ciberseguridad • Periodistas de investigación • Auditores de seguridad • Fuerzas de seguridad • Analistas de inteligencia • Consultores IT • Estudiantes de ciberseguridad DISEÑO MATRIX Interfaz inspirada en el universo Matrix con tema oscuro, verde neón y naranja. Profesional, intuitiva y visualmente impactante. TECNOLOGÍA PROFESIONAL Integra las mejores herramientas OSINT: Sherlock Shodan API oficial VirusTotal WhoisXML API theHarvester Nmap Y muchas más... REQUISITOS • Conexión a internet para consultas API • Algunas funciones requieren Premium o tokens NOTA LEGAL Aplicación diseñada para usos legítimos de investigación OSINT. El usuario es responsable de cumplir con las leyes aplicables. Web: r00tedbrain.dev Desarrollador: R00tedbrain Descarga ahora y conviértete en un investigador OSINT profesional. Términos y condiciones de uso https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Utility at 81% against Sherlock's 0%. Network Utility also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (626 vs 2). Sherlock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Sherlock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 626 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Sherlock's.
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Sherlock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Utility | Sherlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (626 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 626 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — 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, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fausto Ristagno | IMMOACTIVAT I ASSOCIATS SL |
Customer experience
Network Utility
Sherlock
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
Sherlock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Network Utility
- PRO Upgrade$2.99
Sherlock
- Premium$2.991 Month
- Pack Starter$3.99
- Basic$8.99
- Pack PRO$17.99
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- Pack ULTIMATE$44.99
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