Comparison

Network Utility vs Tracks Logger

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

Tracks Logger

Record your location data with detailed metrics like latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and distance. Save your tracks in various file formats and share them easily. The PRO version removes ads and limitations.

Highlights
  • Log latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and distance
  • Save data in CSV, KML, GPX, TCX, FITLOG, and NMEA
  • Supports Apple Maps and Google Maps
  • Background logging
  • Share files via AirDrop
  • Upload to iCloud Drive
Features
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This app records your tracks into files Features: - Log latitude, longitude , altitude, speed and distance - Save data in CSV, KML, GPX, TCX (Garmin) , FITLOG (SportTracks) and NMEA files - Support both Apple map services and Google Map - Support background logging - Share file via AirDrop - Upload file to iCloud Drive (For iOS8 or later) - Limit 1000 data points per session - Limit sample interval 1 second Extra Features in PRO version - No ads - No limitation of number of data points per session - No limitation of sample interval Note : Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Network Utility4 screens
Tracks Logger3 screens

Verdict

The call

Network Utility and Tracks Logger both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 30% of Tracks Logger's. Network Utility also leads on ratings volume (625 vs 7). Tracks Logger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Network Utility sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tracks Logger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Network Utility against 4.7 for Tracks Logger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Utility has 625 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Network Utility's written reviews are positive against 30% of Tracks Logger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, Tracks Logger every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Network Utility versus Tracks Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork UtilityTracks Logger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (625 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFausto RistagnoSiu Yuen Ho

Customer experience

Network Utility

All ratings625 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.8%

Tracks Logger

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

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

Tracks Logger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Utility

One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Tracks Logger

One-time1
  • Unlock pro feature$1.99

Questions

Is Network Utility free?
Network Utility is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tracks Logger free?
Tracks Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Utility or Tracks Logger?
Tracks Logger is rated higher. Network Utility averages 4.6 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Tracks Logger averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Network Utility or Tracks Logger have ads?
Network Utility shows ads; Tracks Logger does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Utility or Tracks Logger?
Network Utility ships an update every 2 months, and Tracks Logger every 5 weeks. Most recently, Network Utility was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tracks Logger on September 24, 2026.

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