Comparison

Network Utility vs iSources

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

iSources

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iSources brings all your favorite news sources together in one beautifully designed app.  Whether you follow international headlines, tech blogs, or local news in English & Hebrew. iSources delivers a seamless reading experience tailored to you. **AGGREGATE NEWS FROM ANYWHERE** Add any website or RSS feed to build your personalized news hub. iSources automatically detects the best way to fetch articles—whether through RSS or smart web scraping—so you get content from virtually any source. **BUILT FOR MULTILINGUAL READERS** Full right-to-left support for Hebrew and Arabic content. Text alignment, layouts, and toolbar positions adapt automatically based on article language, ensuring a natural reading experience in any direction. **HOME SCREEN WIDGETS** Stay informed at a glance with configurable widgets. Choose your size, select which sources to display, and tap to jump directly into any article. **READ OFFLINE** Articles are cached automatically so you can read during your commute, on flights, or anywhere without internet access. **POWERFUL ORGANIZATION** • Filter by Unread, Bookmarked, or Today's articles • Search across titles, content, and sources • Exclude unwanted categories per source • Bookmark articles to read later **FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE** • Light, Dark, or Auto theme • Adjustable font sizes (12-28pt) • Configurable article limits per source • Auto-delete old articles to manage storage **CURATED SOURCE LIBRARY** Get started quickly with pre-configured sources across categories: US News, World News, Technology, Business, Sports, and more. Add The Guardian, NY Times, BBC, and other major outlets with one tap. Your news. Your sources. Your rules.

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
iSources4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSources at none against Network Utility's 1. iSources also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iSources asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, iSources every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Network Utility versus iSources: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityiSources
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings625 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoAPPLOAD LLC (NJ)

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

iSources

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
None

iSources

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSources free?
iSources is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Network Utility or iSources have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; iSources does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or iSources?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and iSources every 3 weeks. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on October 5, 2026 and iSources on September 24, 2026.

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